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Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights

5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Houston, Texas

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–19) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 713-300-2421

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 pm
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 Houston Heights, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 41 mentions

“For four years I’ve watched my daughter train and grow under the incredible guidance of Sensei Nick Poehls and the rest of the amazing staff at Premier Martial Arts Heights.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“We are very grateful to have them guide our son through his black belt journey and would recommend this studio hands down.”

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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 Houston Heights — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“My daughter being younger can get bored easily with stuff as a lot of kids do, but she still likes going to karate and learning.”

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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 71 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“My daughter started her program on Sept 2022, and we have been so fortunate to be part of this tight-knit PMA community.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“And I feel great being present and sharing in my daughter’s experience as she gains more confidence in herself.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“It’s awesome getting to cheer each other’s kids as they master something they may have had trouble before, watch as they become stronger, faster, thoughtful.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 23 mentions

“The coaches do a great job of instructing martial art skills to the kids as well as instilling traits like honesty, discipline and others that kids need.”

From the reviews

My daughter started her program on Sept 2022, and we have been so fortunate to be part of this tight-knit PMA community. We get to watch our kids grow and develop their skills under the patient guidance and care of Sensei Nick, Coach Mike, and guest instructors.

★★★★★ — Mayra, Feb 2024

Honestly cannot say enough great things about this place. I gifted this to my grandson for Christmas in 2023 and he has loved every minute. He has learned respect, focus, endurance, teamwork and countless other skills. The coaches are amazing and keep the kids engaged, learning and moving!

★★★★★ — Ronda, Feb 2024

The coaches do a great job of instructing martial art skills to the kids as well as instilling traits like honesty, discipline and others that kids need. Our daughter has been attending for 1.5 years now, started when she was 5 and has enjoyed the challenge.

★★★★★ — Keith, Mar 2024

Our 6 year old daughter has been learning martial arts with PMA for 1.5 years now. Sensei Nick and Coach Mike have been instrumental in the growth of her discipline, strength, agility and confidence. They are strict but kids nowadays need this type of structure and focus.

★★★★★ — Wendy, Mar 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights

Premier Martial Arts Houston Heights comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Houston Heights

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 Houston Heights

2401 N Shepherd Dr #125, Houston, TX77008

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