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Premier Martial Arts Latham
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Latham, New York
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
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 5–14) — 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 (518) 900-5425
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Premier has gone above and beyond in our opinion and it is an excellent investment and program for kids as young as 4 years old!”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Having no experience with karate before we weren’t sure what to expect.”
“It’s been about two years since I started mixed martial arts and I’m finally half way to my black belt.”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
What students say
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
“For my kids they have learned discipline, respect, confidence and how to defend themselves if needed.”
“My introduction to this facility with the 5th degree black belt head instructor Dominique Dandridge was textbook.”
“One is neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD) and Miss Jewel and Miss Janine know exactly what he needs to help him stay focused and calm.”
From the reviews
The staff give a great family feel! They treat everyone like their own family! Master Dom is a great leader, teacher and example for the children and adults. My son is gaining confidence, self discipline and continues to learn self defense. Master Dom incorporates mental and physical well being.
My fraternal twins attend two different classes in the Tiny Champs program. One is neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD) and Miss Jewel and Miss Janine know exactly what he needs to help him stay focused and calm.
I love this place my daughter started a year ago and before she started she was completely in a shell now she is out of her shell making friends I love this feeling that she has now a boost of confidence and I thank you guys so much ❤️
Despite being an inexperienced martial artist, I have experienced many different instructors over the years. That is exactly what sold me on Premier Martial Arts. My introduction to this facility with the 5th degree black belt head instructor Dominique Dandridge was textbook.
New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts Latham
Premier Martial Arts Latham 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Premier Martial Arts Latham
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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