about our school

Premier Martial Arts - Toledo has been offering instruction and training in PMA since 1984. Located in Toledo, OH, Premier Martial Arts formerly Martial Arts America- Toledo has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.

Headed by Master Instructor Jeff Gears, Premier Martial Arts in Toledo, OH offers a variety of specialized programs for all ages, to achieve physical fitness, self defense, and success and achievement in the martial arts.

Our Unparalleled Standards Makes Us the World's Best

Our Premier Martial Arts instructors go through a very extensive selection process to insure we have only the best and most talented instructors in the world. Once selected, they are put through an intense and rigorous series of training colleges to guarantee the quality of instruction that our students will receive. Once a Premier Martial Arts instructor is certified to teach our unique and effective system, they are then required to receive 40 hours of continuing martial arts and instructor education yearly.

This on going training allows our instructors to stay up to date on the latest and most effective self defense techniques, teaching methods, nutrition and exercise science. This re-certification process is our assurance that every Premier Martial Arts student will continue to receive only the very best in martial arts training. Premier Martial Arts instructors are professionals, we are experts in what we do. We expect our instructors to be the best, so you can expect the best from our instructors.

Just Another Kid Sport – Think Again!

Premier Martial Arts is not just another after-school activity. Basketball, soccer, and baseball are all great activities for children, but Premier Martial Arts is personal development through a physical discipline.

Our exciting yet disciplined classes focus a child's attention, thus improving his or her ability to learn. Learning builds a sense of accomplishment. With each new accomplishment a student's self-confidence grows, and confidence is the first step in the empowerment of a person's physical and mental abilities.

Once we begin to develop a students self confidence, we are then able to instill the values of respect, courtesy, honesty, perseverance, and integrity that are the foundation of martial arts dating back thousands of years.

Furthermore, your child will develop perseverance, which is a non-quitting spirit to overcome life's obstacles. Instilling a non-quitting spirit helps a child over come challenges, to succeed in the face of adversity, and to be a goal setter, and a goal getter.

These combined physical and character foundations that Premier Martial Arts develop helps children excel in their academic school studies, sports, and the social endeavors. It ensures that they will have the confidence in themselves and the character to make the right decisions when confronted with negative peer pressure. They will be leaders not followers.

No One Sits on the Bench at Premier Martial Arts

Martial Arts is not a team sport, the only person that you are competing with is "Yourself." Students come to us from age four to sixty four. Some students are in shape, while others are over weight. Some come for self defense, fitness, and others for fun. Each person is treated as an equal, and is trained to the best of their own ability and potential. A student is never compared to anyone else. At Premier Martial Arts our instructors are there to guide, instruct, and motivate you to be the best that you can be.

What Are You Waiting For?

What are you waiting for, Physical and Mental Empowerment is only a decision away! You don't have to be in shape and there is no prior experience necessary. To experience the excitement and challenge of Premier Martial Arts, we invite you to come in and visit one of our martial arts centers or call us to begin your trial introductory martial arts course. You will have the opportunity to speak with the instructors and meet our friendly and professional staff. Through this course, you'll get a first hand understanding of the excitement, energy and empowerment of our school.

What we are about:

"Our Academy is dedicated to building a strong Toledo Area community one Black Belt at a time. We do this by developing students with strong and healthy bodies with the skills and ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.

We empower our students with important values and Life Skills that include Courtesy, Respect, Patience, Confidence, Self esteem, and a Positive Attitude with an Indomitable Spirit.
We are committed to the highest level of service for our students. We accomplish this through continuous education and training for our professional team of instructors.
Through our attitude of constant and never ending improvement, our students can be assured they are part of a team that is on a Quest to be the Very Best."

Master Jeff Gears

Thank you for visiting our website; we hope that we have provided you with enough information to help you in your search for the best Martial Arts training facility for you - and we hope to meet you in the near future. Many of our top students and families are from the 43606 , 43607,43613,43623 and 43560 zip code areas.


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