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Premier Martial Arts River Oaks
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Houston, Texas
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 (ages 3–12) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
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- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 713-581-8075
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth in both children and adults.”
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What students say
“Coach Robert and Coach Alejandro are great teachers, role models and focused on improving each students skill.”
“We were looking for a place where he could build confidence, discipline, and balance, but also somewhere that felt welcoming and had a strong sense of community.”
“We were looking for a place where he could build confidence, discipline, and balance, but also somewhere that felt welcoming and had a strong sense of community.”
“I 10000% recommend PMA if you want your child to acquire discipline and life skills in a nurturing, fun environment”
“Excellent coaches, good values, nice clean space.”
“Excellent coaches, good values, nice clean space.”
From the reviews
This is an outstanding place, with excellent coaches offering high-quality training and unwavering support. Blending technical skill with deep thinking, all while maintaining a great sense of humor makes the martial arts learning enjoyable.
My son has been attending Premier Martial Arts for a year now. We were looking for a place where he could build confidence, discipline, and balance, but also somewhere that felt welcoming and had a strong sense of community. Coach Robert and Coach Alejandro have been incredibly kind and helpful from the very beginning.
**5/5 Stars** Premier Martial Arts River Oaks is an exceptional martial arts school that offers a diverse range of disciplines. The instructors are highly skilled and dedicated, creating a supportive environment that fosters growth in both children and adults.
My 9-year-old son, Noah, has absolutely fallen in love with his martial arts class! The instructors are incredible not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth. We’ve seen Noah grow more confident, focused, and excited every week.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Premier Martial Arts River Oaks
Premier Martial Arts River Oaks 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 River Oaks
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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