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Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Washington, District of Columbia
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
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (202) 844-2711
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training with Premier Martial Arts in Ivy City since it opened three and a half years ago, starting at age 6.”
“Overall 5 stars for my teen son, who is self-motivated to go to class and earn his belts.”
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What students say
“Premier Martial Arts is more than just martial arts—it’s a program that teaches life skills, respect, and responsibility in a supportive, community-focused environment.”
“I can already tell her confidence is growing as well as her understanding of concepts such as respect and self discipline, all while she is having SO MUCH fun.”
“My son Elijiah loves this class best decision to make and the instructors are awesome thank you 😊”
“0 were incredible: high-energy, patient, and experts at engaging young kids while always keeping safety front and center.”
From the reviews
I took my son here for the first appointment. And they were so welcoming. My son Josiah was so excited for his next class. It takes a village and this is a great starting place!
Great experience. My son participated in the Tiny Champs group for close to a year which I feel has truly contributed to his development in several ways including active listening, teamwork, coordination and balance, discipline, self-esteem, concentration and respect! The coaches were so great with the kids!
My son has been training with Premier Martial Arts in Ivy City since it opened three and a half years ago, starting at age 6. The instructors are terrific - kind, talented, and able to push kids just enough so that they learn without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. My son has built strength and confidence.
I've learned along with my son on defense techniques and self discipline because of this class keep doing what you all are doing great staff feels like family and understanding of life as human beings thank you all love it i advise for kids and adults....
New to Krav Maga? Start at Premier Martial Arts Ivy City
Premier Martial Arts Ivy City 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 Ivy City
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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