Reid’s Premier Martial Arts

Specialties

Premier Martial Arts «America’s Self Protection, Personal Development, and Fitness Experts»

The vision of Premier Martial Arts is to build a community by helping people get in shape, be safe, and at the same time, instill the life skills and character traits of a true martial artist. We focus on upholding important values like courtesy, patience, respect, self control, and integrity. Premier Martial Arts will also help students achieve self discipline, high self esteem, a positive outlook, a spirit of constant improvement, and perseverance. These values and life skills will lead to remarkable improvements in academics, careers, and relationships; literally making a better community one black belt at a time.

Modern World Self Protection

Premier Martial Arts incorporates a combination of techniques found in complimentary disciplines: Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Submission Grappling, Kali, and Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Kuntao/​Silat which provide students with a realistic personal protection and fitness system for the modern world.

Martial Arts For Kids — 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 physical discipline. Our exciting yet disciplined classes focus a child’s attention, thus improving his or her ability to learn.

History

Established in 1993.

Established in 1993 Established in 1993 by its owner, retired Atlanta Falcon linebacker (1987 – 1992) & chief instructor Master Michael Reid, the schools primary mission remains «Empowering Lives Through Traditional Martial Arts». Reid’s Premier Martial Arts believes in promoting physical fitness, mental discipline and a belief that martial arts training encompasses more than just the ability to fight.

Master Reid and the instructors of the Reid’s Premier Martial Arts strives to create a training atmosphere that is family friendly and allows all student regardless of age, gender or athleticism to prosper and develop. For over two decades thousands of students have benefited from training in the schools three primary programs. Adult Kung Fu, Tai Chi/​internal Training and Youth Kung Fu. Now we also offer Karate For Kids, Krav Maga for Adults and Kuntao/​Silat for those seeking traditional combatives.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael R.

Business Owner

I am Michael Reid and I have always had a passion concerning martial arts. I am the son of two educators and my father was also a Coach and NFL player. I am from Albany, Georgia and I played football collegiality at the U. Wisconsin where I studied and graduated in computer science. I was fortunate to be drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1987 and blessed to play 6 years in the NFL with the Falcons. It was during my time with Falcons that I began my journey in the martial arts and after my career ended I chose to open Reid’s Premier Martial Arts instead of other opportunities because it allowed me to follow my passion, remain an athlete an also teach. I believe that martial arts is a reciprocal relationship that promotes growth for both the teacher and the student. I have been blessed to work with and teach many students since 1988 and I am truly blessed to still be growing as a person, teacher and martial artist. I look forward to meeting and getting to work with you!