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Premier Martial Arts Bear

4.8 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bear, Delaware

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (302) 365-8682

Hours

Monday 1:30–9 PM
Tuesday 1:30–9 PM
Wednesday 1:30–9 PM
Thursday 1:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Premier Martial Arts Bear, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 33 mentions

“Since joining, my son has become more disciplined, focused, and motivated, and he genuinely looks forward to every class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The staff are very attentive and make the class fun while teaching respect and listening skills while teaching self defense skills and karate.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Premier Martial Arts Bear — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 5 mentions

“The staff are very attentive and make the class fun while teaching respect and listening skills while teaching self defense skills and karate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The staff are very attentive and make the class fun while teaching respect and listening skills while teaching self defense skills and karate.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 122 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“The instructional staff, Master John and Master Jason, are amazing as well as the owners Tom & Debbie.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Mr John and Mr Jason are super supportive in their learning journey, instilling confidence while also making it fun for them.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“Since joining, my son has become more disciplined, focused, and motivated, and he genuinely looks forward to every class.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“The instructional staff, Master John and Master Jason, are amazing as well as the owners Tom & Debbie.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“The classes are absolutely worth the price, especially the Premier classes on Fridays, which have made a huge difference in my child’s skills, discipline, and overall confidence.”

From the reviews

My son Absolutely loves PMA. He’s so excited for each and every class. The instructors are GREAT!! They always motivate kids to get up and move. Love the hands on experience that they are getting here. This is a great program for kids of all ages. I highly recommend this for kids of all ages.

★★★★★ — Tammy, Jul 2024

Absolutely love Premier Martial Arts in Fox Rub Shopping Center in Bear! The instructional staff, Master John and Master Jason, are amazing as well as the owners Tom & Debbie. The staff are very attentive and make the class fun while teaching respect and listening skills while teaching self defense skills and karate.

★★★★★ — Tiifany, May 2025

Excellent martial arts program with truly dedicated instructors. Mr. John and Jason are outstanding teachers who are patient, motivating, and great with kids. The classes are absolutely worth the price, especially the Premier classes on Fridays, which have made a huge difference in my child’s skills, discipline, and…

★★★★★ — Raj, May 2026

Our family loves being apart of the PMA Bear family! Class is always fun and safe for the kids. The instructors are kind, motivational and funny. As a parent I enjoy watching all the kids develop great character skills on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Danielle, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 122 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts Bear

Premier Martial Arts Bear comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Premier Martial Arts Bear

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Premier Martial Arts Bear

44 Fox Hunt Dr, Bear, DE19701

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