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Kids begin in Little Dragons at age four, and we have classes for every age through adults.

No. Most students walk in with none. Your free intro is built for total beginners.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking and kickboxing, and practical self-defense, plus dedicated kids and teen programs.

We're at 5768 Paradise Dr in Corte Madera, serving families across Marin including Mill Valley, San Rafael, and Sausalito.

Book a free intro. Come watch or come train, no pressure, no commitment.

Yes. The intro class is free, with no cost and no obligation to join.

Plan for about 30 to 45 minutes, including your tour, your time on the mat, and a quick chat about fit.

Comfortable workout clothes and a water bottle. That's it. We'll provide any gear you need for your first class.

None at all. The intro is built for complete beginners, and most of our students started exactly where you are now.

No. You'll have the option to enroll at the end if you love it, but there's never any pressure. We'd rather you join because it's right for you.

Absolutely. We start kids at age four in Little Dragons, and we have programs for every age through teens and adults.

We're at 5768 Paradise Dr in Corte Madera, easy to reach from Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, and across Marin.

You'll get a confirmation email with the date, time, and directions, plus a reminder before your visit. Just show up a few minutes early and we'll handle the rest.

No long-term contract. Memberships are month to month. You give 30 days notice to pause or cancel, and that's it.

Yes. Every new student starts with a free intro so we can place you in the right program and you can make sure PMA is your fit.

Full access to your program's classes, year-round, taught by our black belt staff. One price covers everything that program offers.

Yes. You can freeze or cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No penalty.

Of course. As kids move from Little Dragons to our older programs, their membership moves with them.

Ask us about family and sibling options when you book your free intro, and we'll walk you through what's available.

None at all. Most people walk in with zero background. Beginners are paired with patient training partners and coaches who break everything down step by step.

For your first session, comfortable athletic clothes are fine. For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu you'll eventually want a gi, but you can start without one, we'll point you in the right direction.

Both. Our classes deliver a serious full-body workout that builds strength, conditioning, and mobility while teaching you practical, real-world skills you'll actually retain.

Two to three classes a week is a great starting rhythm. Our schedule is flexible, so you can build a routine that fits your life.

Our teen classes serve ages 12–17, with beginner and intermediate/advanced groups so teens train with peers at a similar level.

Absolutely. Our coaches specialize in meeting teens where they are. The structured, supportive environment is exactly where shy or less-athletic teens tend to flourish.

Training gives teens a healthy outlet and concrete tools to stay calm under pressure. Earning skills and progressing builds real, lasting confidence, on and off the mat.

Kids can begin at age four in Little Dragons. From age six to twelve, they train in our Beginner Kids program.

A blend of boxing, Muay Thai kicks, takedowns, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with practical self-defense, all taught at an age-appropriate level.

Yes. Safety is built into how we teach. Kids learn through controlled, supervised drills, and live sparring is only introduced much later, once they're ready.

One simple membership covers your child's program year-round. You can see the details on our Join Our Dojo page, and your first class is always free.

We're at 5768 Paradise Dr in Corte Madera, serving families across Marin including Mill Valley, San Rafael, and Sausalito.

Book a free intro class. Your child gets a real taste of a class, you get to watch, and there's no pressure to commit.

Not at all. Four to six is exactly who Little Dragons is built for. The whole program is designed around the attention span, coordination, and energy of this age.

Yes. Classes are structured for little kids, with short, varied activities that keep them engaged. Our instructors are experts at meeting young children where they are.

A mix of kickboxing on bags, partner games, beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and takedowns, plus social skills like greetings, eye contact, and cooperation, all wrapped in active, confidence-building fun.

Safety comes first, always. At this age there's no live sparring. Kids build skills through controlled drills and partner activities in a carefully supervised environment.

Comfortable clothes they can move in and a water bottle. We'll cover uniforms and anything else once you're enrolled.

Book a free intro class. Your child can try it out, you can watch, and there's no pressure either way.

Ages 6 to 12. It's the next step up from our Little Dragons program and the starting point for kids new to martial arts.

That's exactly who this program is for. Every student starts as a beginner, and the curriculum is built to bring them along from day one.

Yes. Our Bully Defense Program is a core part of the curriculum. We teach kids to handle conflict with confidence and to protect themselves and others when needed.

Boxing, Muay Thai kicks, takedowns, and beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, plus conditioning and a life-skills curriculum built around focus, motivation, belief, and action.

Safety is built into how we teach. Beginners learn through controlled drills, not live fighting. Live kickboxing sparring only comes later, after students graduate to the next level.

Beginner Kids is a one-year program. At the end, students test to graduate into more advanced training, including advanced BJJ and live sparring.

Book a free intro class. Your child gets a real taste of a class, with no pressure to commit.

We're at 5768 Paradise Dr. in Corte Madera, CA 94925, just off Highway 101 in central Marin County, with easy parking on site.

Yes. Our central Corte Madera location is a short drive for families across Marin: Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Tiburon, and Belvedere all train with us regularly.

Most of southern and central Marin is within about 10–15 minutes. We're roughly 10 minutes from Mill Valley and San Rafael, and about 12 minutes from Sausalito straight up the 101.

For real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and self-defense taught by instructors who've shaped Marin's martial arts community since 1993, PMA is worth the short drive from anywhere in the county.