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Premier Martial Arts Havelock
4.2 ★★★★☆ 74 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Havelock, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Phone +1 252-618-7171
The classes they run
“The staff treats you like family, the after school program is great, they help with homework and afterwards the kids get to play and go to their class.”
“Both of my children attend premier group classes and have been provided 1 on 1 instruction when needed.”
Other martial arts here
“They do Karate 4 times a week, and Sensei Ashley and Ms Jodie are great with the kids!”
“An amazing place to train kickboxing, Karate, and BJJ.”
“An amazing place to train kickboxing, Karate, and BJJ.”
What students say
“As a beginner, I was pretty nervous to start because I knew all martial arts are driven by discipline.”
“They are truly a family business with the best of hearts and I love how much my son is enjoying his time there”
“They’ve done a tremendous job in helping our daughters through: enhancing confidence, forging new friendships, and teaching respectfulness.”
“If you’re looking for a great place for you child to learn something new, to gain confidence and learn discipline and respect, this is the place.”
From the reviews
Premier has been so welcoming and amazing with my daughter, she absolutely loves the staff. Anytime we are driving by she points out and says “that’s my karate class”. Always enjoys class and she learns so much, great with kids all ages. Highly recommend getting lessons there for yourself or even your little ones.
This has been a blessing for my daughter. She has built so much confidence and self respect. The program is amazing, she’s a leader and she just needed the help to take her to the next level. It’s an awesome group of people. Wonderful program, very happy with it!
Both my 4 and 6 year olds attend class and love it! It has helped my oldest attitude tremendously and my youngest is always asking when his next class is. Teachers and staff are wonderful and their “parents night out” event each month is a must!
The instructors and staff are genuinely welcoming. They make an effort to know every child and parent by name. The ability to keep the attention of a group of three year olds is commendable. Such a great environment for my children.
New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts Havelock
Premier Martial Arts Havelock 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Premier Martial Arts Havelock
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.
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