Premier Martial Arts Grand Rapids

Sep 2023

I have already left a google review, but I wanted to make one extra review, because I know first-hand how other parents can relate and struggle with the same. My son has autism, and has been diagnosed as having a comorbid diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. Recently, his anxiety spun out of control, and we found out that he was receiving medication that was counteracting what it was supposed to do and causing his increase in anxiety. He is 11-years-old, and it was gut-wrenching to watch as a mother, and extremely disappointing when his anxiety held him back from completing the requirements to test for his next belt. After his doctor's appointment one day we stopped by the...read full review

Sep 2023

I'm writing this in tears, because I don't know where to start. I took years of martial arts and know, first hand, how important and valuable the foundation of self-confidence this sport provides in kids. Without that foundation that my past sensi's instilled in me, I would not be alive today. That being said, I felt it was important to enroll my kids in martial arts too. I have two beautiful kids, a 9 year-old girl and an 11 year-old son. I initially enrolled them in another dojo close to where we lived. While it started good, my daughter's first tournament was met with disappointment and complete hurt when her sensi didn't even acknowledge her existence. He and...read full review

Apr 2023

My daughter is a newer student here. This program has already made such a huge difference in her confidence and skills! She has never been so motivated about anything. She LOVES her classes here and has seriously learned so much. I credit the teachers who strike a wonderful balance of challenging the kids while keeping it fun, engaging, and positive always!