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Premier Martial Arts Kentwood

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kentwood, Michigan

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (616) 259-0587

Hours

Monday 1–9 PM
Tuesday 1–9 PM
Wednesday 1–9 PM
Thursday 1–9 PM
Friday 1–9 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 Kentwood, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 8 mentions

“My son has learned more in the 6 months he has been in the program, than he did in 5 years at his previous program.”

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🎬 Demo Team

“I also appreciate the leadership team and demo team to bring out life long skills for my child.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“We put our daughter in the black belt program so she could learn to defend her self and be confident of when she can use self defense.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense

“We put our daughter in the black belt program so she could learn to defend her self and be confident of when she can use self defense.”

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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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“She expects the best of the students and she’s an excellent instructor!”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My child LOVE the Classes , he has been able to develop his body and mind so well to be a better Listener !”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“When we signed her up we loved that they were strong on teaching self discipline and really helping your child grow.”

From the reviews

We are so happy with this location and the structure here! We put our daughter in the black belt program so she could learn to defend her self and be confident of when she can use self defense. When we signed her up we loved that they were strong on teaching self discipline and really helping your child grow.

★★★★★ — Alexandria, Aug 2023

We have been at this dojo for 2 years now after transferring in from another one. We have had a positive experience from day one. The teachers are top quality and have so much knowledge and experience. We are very blessed with the teachers!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jul 2025

Our son loves being apart of PMA! The instructors are very intentional, and a good balance of kind, fun, and firm to help the students enjoy their experience, and also to encourage sportsmanship and self discipline to grow in their skill.

★★★★★ — Lynnsy, Aug 2023

We love bringing our son to PMA, and we love the instructors. Our son is much, much stronger now after a year in PMA’s Black Belt class. We especially love Mrs. Z, as she is patient with the kids, while being firm when she needs to be. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — T., Aug 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts Kentwood

Premier Martial Arts Kentwood 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 Kentwood

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 Kentwood

6161 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI49508

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