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Premier Martial Arts Latham
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Latham, New York
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
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 5–14) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-900-5425
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Premier has gone above and beyond in our opinion and it is an excellent investment and program for kids as young as 4 years old!”
“Having no experience with karate before we weren’t sure what to expect.”
Other martial arts here
“It’s been about two years since I started mixed martial arts and I’m finally half way to my black belt.”
“Having no experience with karate before we weren’t sure what to expect.”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
What members say
“Great energy, very knowledgeable, and personable.”
“For my kids they have learned discipline, respect, confidence and how to defend themselves if needed.”
“I feel empowered, more aware of potential threatening situations, and more prepared to protect myself.”
“Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense.”
From the reviews
My fraternal twins attend two different classes in the Tiny Champs program. One is neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD) and Miss Jewel and Miss Janine know exactly what he needs to help him stay focused and calm.
Despite being an inexperienced martial artist, I have experienced many different instructors over the years. That is exactly what sold me on Premier Martial Arts. My introduction to this facility with the 5th degree black belt head instructor Dominique Dandridge was textbook.
What a wonderful place this family owned do jo is probably the best place I have ever been to for martial arts …thanks to Sensai Dominick and the team at premier I have changed my life completely ..
Janine and her family came in to my middle school during our community day and they taught the kids self-defense. They not only donated their time to help us out but offered the best class for our kids from ages 11-14.
New to kickboxing? Start at Premier Martial Arts Latham
Premier Martial Arts Latham 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 Latham
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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