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Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in South Elgin, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 630-349-6682
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 pm–12 am |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 am, 1–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is an excellent school and worth every penny sensei Jayson and sensei Kade truly are professional, and help the children feel self-confident.”
“In addition, the teen class and leadership class has be amazing for the overall growth of the kids in the program.”
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What students say
“I highly recommend Premier Martial Arts for anyone looking to enroll their child in a positive, supportive martial arts program.”
“This is an excellent school and worth every penny sensei Jayson and sensei Kade truly are professional, and help the children feel self-confident.”
“We have been a part of the PMA family for over a year and have seen our daughter's confidence skyrocket”
“The senseis/coaches are very knowledgeable, prepared, and patient.”
From the reviews
This is an excellent school and worth every penny sensei Jayson and sensei Kade truly are professional, and help the children feel self-confident.
Fantastic Martial Arts Studio! My daughter absolutely loves attending her martial arts classes here! The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's clear that the instructors genuinely care about the students.
I’ve been bringing my son to Premier Martial Arts in South Elgin since he was 6 years old, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and great with kids. They focus not only on martial arts skills but also on building confidence, discipline, and respect.
Sensei Jason is awesome. He truly cares about each student. We have been with the studio since the beginning. I have multiple children in multiple levels, and each level is better than the next. They know how to challenge each child without frustrating them.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley
Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, 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 athletic 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 the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Premier Martial Arts Fox Valley
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga 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 a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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