Students and enthusiasts of PMA have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.
Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Mark Casey's Premier Martial Arts offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well.
Tiny Tigers
For our youngest Students ages 3-4 (Some 2 year olds have been able to keep up, evaluation is required.)Tiny Tigers learn tumbling, Karate, self-defense, and how to be a super hero for mom and dad! Fun, Fast, and educational our certified instructors will bring out the best in your Tiny Tiger!
Li'l Dragons Program
This is a program that teaches the students the basic martial arts and self defense techniques including blocks, punches, kicks, and stances. It is a program that allows us to teach the student how to be martial artists, developing them to be a black belt from the inside out.
Basic Training Program
This is a beginner level program designed to introduce Students to the wonderful world of Premier Martial Arts. Exploring Karate, Kickboxing, Self Protection, etc. This program introduces you to all you need to know to step on that road to Black Belt. Fun, Fitness, and Self-defense is all included in our Basic Training Program.
Black Belt Training Program
This is a program that teaches our students not only the basics of martial arts, but all of the techniques that are necessary to one day become a black belt.
ISRAELI KRAV MAGA
Krav Maga is a generic Hebrew word meaning “contact fighting.“ The word, maga, means “contact“ and the word, krav, means “battle“ or “fight“. In Krav Maga, there are no rules. Krav Maga is a self defense and fighting system, not a sport. All the techniques focus on strategies and effectiveness in real-life conditions and situations. The attacks and defenses in Krav Maga training are designed generally for close quarter, possibly life threatening situations. The goal of training is to neutralize attacks, counter attack for self protection purposes and escape rapidly and safely as possible. Though self protection is the main goal of Krav Maga, the techniques, conditioning and drills make Krav Maga the ideal training for self defense, fighting, or fitness.
KICKBOXING
Knowing that self protection and fighting are totally different situations, our Kickboxing curriculum teaches our students techniques used in all ranges of realistic stand up fighting while getting them in the best shape of their lives. Premier's kickboxing curriculum incorporates the punching techniques of western boxing with the kicking, kneeing, and elbow strikes of muay thai kickboxing. This combination makes for dynamic fitness training while training in the world's best striking system.
SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
Submission Grappling teaches our students how to defend themselves in the event that they are ”taken to the ground” in an altercation. Through learning throws, joint locks, and submission holds students will be better able to defend themselves while standing up in close range or in the event that they are on the ground.
KALI
In modern world self protection, the need for weapon defense and weapons training is a reality. Whether confronted with an attacker wielding a knife, stick or teaching our student how to properly defend themselves with these weapons, the art of Kali gives the Premier Martial Arts student the knowledge needed to survive.
Leadership Training Program
Instructor training course that teaches the student the martial arts curriculum and teaching system to make them an official assistant instructors of Premier Martial Arts™. The student would also learn advanced competition martial arts curriculum that would make them eligible for the Premier Martial Arts™ demo team.
PMA Instructor Certification College
Are you interested in an exciting career in the martial arts? Empowering people in your community through self-defense, personal development, and physical fitness? Would you like to make a potential six figure income while doing what you love for a living?
Premier Martial Arts career placement program gives opportunities for employment from our many nationwide locations. Our staff training program makes it easy for you to gain the knowledge needed to become a martial arts professionals. We are currently looking for highly motivated individuals that would like positions in the exciting and rewarding field of martial arts!
Premier XMA
We were the first school to offer XMA in the Northwest. Learn extreme kicks and forms. Come in and check out our program!
XMA (Xtreme Martial Arts) signifies the transition of martial arts from the traditional towards the contemporary. Having evolved from an ancient form of self-defense, the modern martial arts movement is now more sport and entertainment, while still remaining true to the time-honored principles of Honor, Discipline, Integrity and Respect. XMA is a fusion of many martial arts styles blended together with performance arts, high-flying acrobatic maneuvers and the hottest Hong Kong, chop-saki style action! However, XMA cannot exist without, and is only an extension of traditional martial arts. It is designed to enhance the traditional with more speed, power, presentation and performance value. At the basic levels, Xtreme Martial Arts is used as a tool to develop Life and Leadership Skills. At the high end, students can reach elite levels and compete on the international stage and go head to head with Hollywood’s best!
Premier Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a low impact martial art with very controlled breathing and movement. It is an excellent exercise program for those just starting out or with physical limitations. We have a very dedicated and supportive group. Class times are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am. come in and try a class for free!
Premier Kajukenbo
Kajukenbo was created between 1947 and 1949 at Palama Settlement on Oahu, Hawaii. It developed out a group calling themselves the "Black Belt Society", which consisted of black belts from various martial arts backgrounds who met to train and learn with each other. This was the beginning of an evolutionary, adaptive style designed to combine the most useful aspects of the arts. Kenpo emerged as the core around which this new art was built. Although uncreditted by name, other influences included American Boxing (Choo was Hawaiian Welterweight Champion) and Escrima (Emperado also studied Kali and Arnis Escrima).
In the late 1940's, Palama Settlement was a community center in a violent area of Oahu where fist-fights or stabbings were commonplace. From this environment, the founders of Kajukenbo wanted to develop an art that would be readily usefull on the street. As they trained and fought in and around Palamas Settlement, the founders of Kajukenbo quickly gained reputations as formidable street-fighters. In 1950, Adriano Emperado, along with brother Joe Emperado, began teaching the new art in an open class. They called the school Kajukenbo Self Defense Institute (K.S.D.I.).
The emphasis during training was on realism - so much so that students routinely broke bones, fainted from exhaustion, or were knocked unconcious. Nevertheless, the reputation of this tough new art drew more students and Emperado opened a second school at the nearby Kaimuki YMCA. Soon Emperado had 12 Kajukenbo schools in Hawaii, making it the second largest string of schools at the time. John Leoning, who earned a black belt from Emperado, brought Kajukenbo to the mainland in 1958. In 1959 Tony Ramos started the first school on the mainland. Since that time, Kajukenbo has continued to flourish and grow.
From it's beginnings, Kajukenbo was an ecclectic and adaptive art. As time has passed, Kajukenbo has continued to change and evolve. Currently, there are a few distinct, "recognized" branches of Kajukenbo: Kenpo ("Emperado Method" or "Traditional Hard Style"), Tum Pai, Chu'an Fa, Wun Hop Kuen Do, and Gaylord Method. In addition, there are numerous "unrecognized" branches, including CHA-3 and Kenkabo. While this may be confusing for an outsider, it is the essence of the art. Students are not required to mimic the teacher, but are encouraged to develop their own "expression" of the art.
W.A.V.E. Women Against Violent Encounters
W.A.V.E. Is designed as a no nonsense self defense program just for women. As the founders of WAVE we will show you some simple ways to stay safe and defend your self. Women become empowered knowing they can defend themselves with easy commonsense techniques. Founded in 1997 WAVE has been taught around the country and to government officials. Great for busy ladies in any field. Realators, banking personel, nurses, any field that may have you being alone with others. This will give you the confidense to know you can protect yourself and loved ones. We know that the men in your life want you to be safe. These seminars are designed to be simple and effective. Participate at your comfort level. Seminars are available on request for groups of 20, or when scheduled at Premier Martial Arts. We can also bring this seminar to you!
Karate Birthday Parties
Our Birthday parties are a Kick! This Birthday Party will be one of the most memorable and fun party your child will ever have!
Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.
