Premier Martial Arts Creve Coeur

“Mixed Experience – Felt Judged & Overcharged I had high hopes for this martial arts program, believing it could provide the structure and support my kids needed. My second son didn’t even get to complete his paid trial due to instructor availability issues, and no effort was made to make up for the missed sessions. After just one class, they suggested he “might not be a fit” because he struggled to make eye contact and had extra energy—implying it could be a distraction. That felt discouraging, as I hoped they would be more understanding. With my oldest, they may have tried, and it probably wasn’t entirely their fault that it didn’t work out. He might have needed more support than they were equipped to provide. But at the same time, I couldn’t shake the feeling of being judged. They emphasized respect, yet I felt scrutinized for our situation—without them truly knowing what we deal with. The biggest frustration was being overcharged even after we had all agreed the program wasn’t the right fit. That left a bad impression and made an already disappointing experience worse. If your child needs extra patience or accommodations, this might not be the best fit. While they may try, I wish there had been more communication and understanding from the start.”

“Our children (7 & 5) started at PMA this past summer and it’s been the best experience. The owner Greg is so friendly and welcoming. They truly make it all about the kids. Instructor Randy is hands down the best guy for this job. He is so encouraging and patient. I love that they are having fun and gaining essential life skills at the same time. Our 7yo has autism and it’s been great for him. Seeing our kids confidence grow as a result of joining PMA is priceless. I can’t say enough good things about their program. I would highly recommend them to any family.”

“My son loves Martial Arts! He is not too much into team sports and he has really enjoyed this sport. One of the things he liked so much is that on his birthday the instructors made him a wood board with his name that he got to break in front of the class. Highly recommend it!”

“My son loves coming to class and being a part of PMA. He has learned respect, self discipline, and self control in addition to his martial arts skills. The instructors work really well with all of the kids, and I trust that they have my son’s and each child’s best interest in mind. The owners and instructors are very good at communicating upcoming news/events/schedule changes/etc. They have responded well to ongoing changes with the pandemic and have brought a little bit of normalcy, safely back into our lives!”

“Our child has been enrolled at Premier for about 2 years, and they love it. In that time they have offered extremely relevant and positive lessons at their stage of development. The classes have evolved as our child has. Listening, discipline, a positive attitude, and of course martial arts. Sensei Randy is an incredible leader and he is great with the kids. Would highly recommend to develop a strong and responsible child.”