Our Programs & Classes

Students and enthusiasts of PMA have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.

Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Premier Martial Arts - Columbus offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.

Basic Training Program This is a twelve month program that teaches the students the basic martial arts and self defense techniques including blocks, punches, kicks, and stances. It is a program that allows us to teach the student how to be martial artists, developing them to be a black belt from the inside out.

Black Belt Training Program This is a thirty six month program that teaches our students not only the basics of martial arts, but all of the techniques that are necessary to one day become a black belt. This curriculum teaches them all of the striking techniques, patterns, self defense techniques, basic weapons training like the single stick, staff and nunchucku, sparring games and drills, re-breakable boards, needed to become a black belt.

Premier Training Program An advanced curriculum that allows a student to begin learning the material needed for their advancement to first degree black belt. Curriculum includes, advanced weapons training of the samurai sword, kamas, competition weapons, and duel weapons training, advanced board breaking, competition level forms and sparring, advanced self defense of stick, knife, and hand gun, and advanced fighting and grappling training.

Leadership Training Program Instructor training course that teaches the student the martial arts curriculum and teaching system to make them an official assistant instructors of Premier Martial Arts™. The student would also learn advanced competition martial arts curriculum that would make them eligible for the Premier Martial Arts™ demo team.

Tiny Champs Our Tiny Champs program is a pre-karate program designed for 3-4 year old children.

Little Champions Our Little Champion and Little Champion Blackbelt Training Course will bring out the best in your 5-7 year old. The Little Champions work on the same curriculum as the older children but at a pace and communication level appopriate for them. The program will develop coordination, confidence, esteem, social skills and more. Give your young one the opportunity to be a Little Champion!

Masters Training (Black Belts Only) This program is for our Black Belts to continue their training towards their next degree. This exciting class includes the Premier form, gun, stick and knife defense and double kali stick.

Adult Kickboxing This Muay Thai Kickboxing class is an awesome workout for any one. You don't have to be fit to get fit.

After School Karate Our Premier After School Karate Program is a constructive alternative to daycare. The program is an extension of our martial arts curriculum and lifeskill development program. Activities include daily karate, homework time, arts and crafts and more. Children are transported from school; transportation is included free. Call or stop in to find out how you can realize all the benefits of our After School Program for the price of only daycare.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu At Premier Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is taught as for more than just “wrestling in a jiu-jitsu uniform.” We approach our training as an effective means of improving the student’s self-confidence, as well as their overall physical conditioning and fighting prowess. Our focus is on the individual participant, and making the art adjust as much as necessary to fit the needs and attributes of the person, is far more important than forcing the student into a preconceived “Jiu-Jitsu Paradigm.” We emphasize working together in class in order to help each student reach their full potential, and as such, we stress a very technical approach to our free matches, which we term “rolling.” Students learn in the first few lessons that using excessive strength and force are not what makes one a good BJJ practitioner; rather, exerting minimal strength and depending on the learned methods of this complex and evolving art, are the most productive means to reaching an understanding of how all the positions and techniques flow together. By removing brute force from the learning environment, we not only allow every student regardless of size to get a full comprehension of the methodology, but we are also able to virtually eradicate needless injuries which plague so many BJJ academies, as a result of minimizing the important technical elements of the training. At Premier Martial Arts, prowess in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes secondary to the safety, well-being and general health of our students. Premier’s BJJ program is constantly evolving and improving, but our dedication to your growth and safety will always be a constant, any time you step onto our mats to train.

Black Belt Readiness Class This class is designed for students that are half red - half black belts that are getting ready to test for their black belt. They review all the forms, kickboxing, self-protection, kicks, and other curriculum that they will be tested on.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.