My daughter and I have both been taking here for about 6 months. The sensei are excellent. Stan…read moreowns the place since he's a retired corrections officer, has a very real-world approach to martial arts. He teaches my "cane-fu" class, which is more like practical self-defense for older people (who might happen to have a cane handy.) He and his son and another sensei teach my daughter's kenpo class, where they do learn kata and forms, but they always make sure you know what the moves are a response to. In fact, that's Stan's first question almost every time: "why are you doing this?" Hard to believe this quality of martial arts instruction exists in small-town Galt.

I used to train with stan back in high school, he's a great self defense instructor and his classes…read morecan also be a fantastic workout for those wanting to get in shape. I haven't been to his dojo in downtown Galt, but he used to have classes in his backyard(or garage on rainy days) which was quite the experience. I remember one day, trying to do a form while he distracted our eyes with a water hose...haha. He didn't do that often but he was always trying to find new ways to mix things up for us. I really appreciated how different it was compared to the usual karate place, where you can see yourself doing forms in the mirrored walls, he emphasized body control- knowing where your foot is(without looking) so that you don't screw up the technique for example. I don't know how his classes are currently, but I think he provided great real world tactical self defense back then and have no doubts that he's still a great teacher. I wish I had stuck with it longer than I did.

Kovar's changed my son's life. Far more than martial arts- the life lessons and compassion here are…read moretop tier. Great for kids on the spectrum as well- super inclusive and supportive. We love Kovar's!

My son has been attending for the last couple months as a little samurai and it's been really great…read morefor him! I've seen a lot of growth in a short amount of time. All the instructors and staff are really attentive and great with the kids. Even when a little one might be having an "off" day or something, they really know how to build them up and get them refocused again. At the start of each class they talk to them about concepts like what it is to persevere, be consistent, show confidence etc. (which we really appreciate). The class schedule and the ability to drop in to any of the class times they have for his age group has been such a plus for us as well! Sometimes the week can get pretty busy and just knowing we have that flexibility to be like "We can't make it today but we can make it on Thursday & Friday!" definitely helps take a little pressure off. We're really happy with the program and we hope the staff know how great they're doing in being positive role models for the students!

My whole family has signed up for classes and we LOVE this school. This particular location has…read moredone a soft opening, so if you go there right now (October 2021), take into consideration that the studio isn't finished yet. That being said, the staff are all working at the Elk Grove location as well so you can know the high quality you'll get with this team. Floyd and Phil are so helpful and patient. These are the guys you'll probably first get to know when you come in and check out the place. You know immediately that these men both care about getting you set up for what your family needs. Mimi is the front desk boss. She is always ready to help with account questions, uniform and supply needs, and just about anything else. Mr. Michael (AKA Captain America) is the youngest instructor on the staff but you wouldn't know it if you were judging his knowledge or his abilities. He's proven to be fantastic with the younger kids and I've even trained with him myself and he gives the student exactly what they need every time. He slows down when the student needs it but he will also turn up the intensity if he sees the student can handle it. Mister Isaki is the head instructor at Elk Grove, and Mister Jason is the head instructor at Sacramento. These guys are both incredible teachers. They've worked wonders with my son in particular. My son is 8 and a gamer by nature. He typically has little to no interest in physical activity. These two teachers have taken time to push him when he needs it, pull him aside for extra instruction from time to time, and they're also very deliberate about celebrating his efforts publicly. Master Liner is the owner and head instructor for both schools (the boss man). He shows up at classes really often. After he makes rounds greeting parents and students, checking in on how everyone is feeling about their time at PMA, he will then usually teach the class for a bit. He's so good at explaining how to get each part of a move or technique and also WHY it's important to do it that way. I HIGHLY recommend Premiere Martial Arts and am excited to see this new location fully open and hit the ground running.

This has been one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. Premier Martial Arts…read morecontinued charging my account even after my contract period ended and then renewed the membership without my permission. I never authorized any renewal, yet the charges kept appearing. When I called to explain the situation and try to resolve it, the staff was extremely unprofessional and actually hung up on me while I was trying to explain what was happening. Instead of helping fix the issue, they avoided the conversation completely. Because the unauthorized charges continued and I couldn't get any proper assistance, I was forced to block my accounts just to stop them from taking more money. This kind of billing practice and customer service is unacceptable. No customer should have to deal with unauthorized renewals, ignored concerns, and being hung up on when trying to resolve a billing problem. I strongly recommend that anyone considering signing up read the contract very carefully and keep a close eye on their billing. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this business.

Best place ever, the people are so welcoming and encouraging, I definitely felt apart of the family…read moreas soon an I stepped food in the building. Ages 4+ are welcome and I will definitely be going there as long as possible. 10/10 would recommend if your interest in martial arts or just having fun and meeting new people while learning something new.

First and foremost, I was really indifferent about posting about our recent experience at this…read moreplace, but people need to know what kind of establishment this place is. Longer story short, my 9 year old son had his first class last night, and it was a horrible experience. Upon walking in, I noticed all the kids we goofing off and running a muck, but I chopped it up to the fact that the class hadn't officially started. That part, although it wasn't what I expected, I got over it quickly and kept an open mind. Again, it was my kids' first class, so he worked with one of the instructors most of the class and was shown a few moves. This part was fine. The major problems arose towards the end of class. Tell me why my non-experienced kid was paired up with literally the biggest kid in the class to "full-spar"??? This kid had at least 20-30 lbs on my boy. Anyhow, they were instructed to "full-spar" without counseling the older boy that this was just PRACTICE. Of course, like you'd expect, the older boy quickly dominated and got my child in a COMPLETELY IMPROPER ARM BAR AND NEARLY BROKE HIS ARM! Both instructors had to intervene because it was THAT close. Again, ZERO counseling was given to his older child. After that, we knew we'd NEVER return. The problem wasn't jiu-jitsu, It was the horribly unsafe instructors. I'd give this place zero stars if I could!

This place is amazing. Everyone is willing to teach you and drill with an great attitude all…read morearound. Come check it out!

I've been coming to JG Lodi for a good while now & to keep it simple…read more*Female friendly (we have a super kind, high level brown belt female instructor that cares) *Kid friendly (kids class is a huge hit with high numbers. *Age friendly (regardless of age strength all can train without worry of getting injured, everyone cares!) *Professor Pedro Barbosa (High level Black belt straight from the heart of Brazil) *Instructor Sarah Martinez (High level brown belt) *Instructor Eric Martinez (High level brown belt) *High retention rate (people who train here love to stay due to the healthy environment) Plus the best part is, everybody cares. Whether it's preventing injury on the mats or if you're a slow learner. Everybody is sincerely there to help you succeed!

I really was impressed with this school! I took my granddaughter in and they really made us feel…read morewelcome, she was introduced to everyone in the class and then they gave her both class participation and the spent a great amount of one on one time with her to teach her the steps! I love the large space the students have and also the viewing area is GREAT! I recommend this business! Most importantly my granddaughter LOVES it!

Mr McKellar is a great guy and he teaches the kids respect and also makes them do their homework…read morewhich is a plus! Love this place!

Great school for kids of all ages, parents of all ages too! :)read more

My younger brother had started here when he was young, about 6 years old. From day one, he showed a…read morelot of interest in martial arts and began to do better academically. He is now a black belt and has great experience in Olympic Sparring thanks to the Koryo family! He now not only shows his maturity amongst his sparring partners but to others outside of the facility. I would highly recommend anyone with any interest in martial arts to the Koryo family. They are nothing shy of there name, they will become your family! Thank you for all that you do!

I bought the ten class groupon for 30$ and will definitely be back for more. The classes are…read moreinviting and it's us a great work out. Agi is a great instructor. He is very motivating and helpful. I'm glad I got to try Mua Thai. He makes it easy, fun, and exciting. Looking forward to coming back for more.

8 Limbs Fighting Academy is an awesome workout! Many students come wanting a good cardio workout…read moreand leave with great technique in the art of Muay Thai. All of the students have a great rapport and the workout is hard yet fun. They have a cardio room and weights that can be used to supplement the workout. They also have a wrestling academy there that offers a great ground game from 2 outstanding coaches.