PMA Martial Arts Chester
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PMA Martial Arts Chester
Hoole Church of England Primary School, Chester
# PMA Martial Arts Chester
PMA Martial Arts Chester, located in Hoole, is a specialist martial arts academy offering kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children and adults. Founded by Chris Pritchard, a 7th Dan karate and kickboxing instructor and Royce Gracie BJJ Black Belt, the school brings proven expertise from a successful network of eight schools across North Wales.
The academy serves families seeking quality martial arts instruction, fitness improvement and self-defence skills. Children aged 7–12 receive award-winning classes focusing on confidence, discipline and respect. Adult and teen students access expert kickboxing training to build fitness, technique and mental resilience, alongside a structured 28-lesson Gracie BJJ curriculum covering 100+ practical self-defence techniques.
What distinguishes PMA Chester is its community-first approach. The business emphasises creating a "family feel" atmosphere, which accounts for 90% of trial students becoming regular members—a significantly higher retention rate than competitors. Their structured, evidence-based curriculum combines legitimate martial arts instruction with accessible progression pathways. The academy's location in Chester, paired with Chris Pritchard's exceptional credentials and teaching pedigree from an established network, provides students with professional-standard instruction backed by years of proven results.
PMA Martial Arts Chester, located in Hoole, is a specialist martial arts academy offering kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children and adults. Founded by Chris Pritchard, a 7th Dan karate and kickboxing instructor and Royce Gracie BJJ Black Belt, the school brings proven expertise from a successful network of eight schools across North Wales.
The academy serves families seeking quality martial arts instruction, fitness improvement and self-defence skills. Children aged 7–12 receive award-winning classes focusing on confidence, discipline and respect. Adult and teen students access expert kickboxing training to build fitness, technique and mental resilience, alongside a structured 28-lesson Gracie BJJ curriculum covering 100+ practical self-defence techniques.
What distinguishes PMA Chester is its community-first approach. The business emphasises creating a "family feel" atmosphere, which accounts for 90% of trial students becoming regular members—a significantly higher retention rate than competitors. Their structured, evidence-based curriculum combines legitimate martial arts instruction with accessible progression pathways. The academy's location in Chester, paired with Chris Pritchard's exceptional credentials and teaching pedigree from an established network, provides students with professional-standard instruction backed by years of proven results.
Services offered
Kids Kickboxing Classes (ages 7-12)Adult Kickboxing ClassesTeen Kickboxing ClassesBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes (adults)Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defence TrainingGracie BJJ Curriculum ProgrammeTrial ClassesMartial Arts Coaching