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Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 3–19) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-404-1414
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been in this place for more than 6 months, this is an incredible school with a friendly and respectful staff.”
Other martial arts here
“My son absolutely loves his MMA class at Premier.”
“The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.”
What members say
“Sensi Demetrio is an amazing coach who really cares for his students and encourages students to challenge themselves.”
“My son loves karate classes! I really love how kind and respectful the relationships are between the team and parents, everything feels smooth and supportive.”
“I met wonderful people (men and women) in the class and have definitely gained strength and confidence in a way that I think no other kind of fitness class could provide.”
“I met wonderful people (men and women) in the class and have definitely gained strength and confidence in a way that I think no other kind of fitness class could provide.”
“The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves his MMA class at Premier. He struggles with focusing and since starting MMA back in October/November we have seen a huge improvement in that aspect. He’s always looking forward to class and to learning new moves and life lessons.
My daughter has been attending Premier Martials Arts class for the last two years. She has been working on her black belt certification training. The last two years, the team at Premier have been like family. The owners, Susan and Steve have been very involved and they really care for the students and families.
Premier Martial Arts in Arlington Heights is a program that I highly recommend. The staff is friendly and attentive and the classes combine teaching valuable martial arts and self defense as well as life skills such as discipline, nutrition, and respect.
My son loves going to his Premier Martial Arts classes twice a week. The coach is so friendly and encouraging. He does his best to bring out the best in eager students, to make them successful in the art.
New to kickboxing? Start at Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Premier Martial Arts Downtown Arlington Heights
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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