Martial Arts Instructor

Premier Martial Arts Of Perkeverance Inc

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Jacksonville, Florida, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Premier Martial Arts has been in business for more than 20 years, and since our founding in 1998 we have helped thousands of students of all ages realize their full potential. Premier Martial Arts delivers a best-in-class martial arts experience that helps our students develop the personal skills that are necessary to build a successful life. Our mastery of teaching martial arts over the past two decades is evident in our structured and thorough curriculum, which is standardized across our 100+ locations across the United States, Canada and England.
Our curriculum focuses on character development far beyond the importance of self-defense. We teach our young students how to respect their elders, how to be accountable, how to focus and how to stay in shape in a fun and exciting atmosphere. We empower our adult students with the self-confidence to overcome anxieties and trauma, in an environment that fosters inclusion and social belonging.
 
Job Summary:
The head instructor at a Premier Martial Arts location is someone who is passionate about changing lives through day-to-day martial arts instruction. An outgoing and leadership-driven personality is a must. A person who can not only teach but more importantly inspire others to be the best version of themselves is required. A PMA instructor utilizes the tools given to them to impact as many people as possible, is always a student and never lets their ego get the best of them. A learning attitude is key to the success of this position.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Providing A+ Quality of Class Instruction: 
  • Instruction of 5-7 High Energy, Benefit Driven, and “educating” classes daily
  •  Customer Relations with the students and parents 
  •  Curriculum Testing of Students 
  • Marketing 
  • Appointment Setting 
  • Events- Birthday Parties, Parent’s Night Out
 
Qualifications:
  • Prior Martial Arts Experience
  • Black Belt Certificate not mandatory but a plus 
  • Organized-Self Starter 
  • Service First Mentality 
 
Benefits/Perks:
  • Health Insurance
  • Continuing education and opportunities 
 
Premier Martial Arts Ranking: We provide hands-on martial arts training to both black belts and color belts.
  • Karate
  • Sport Karate
  • Tae-Kwon-Do
  • Kali
  • Submission Grappling
 
1st-3rd Krav Maga Specific Ranks Available
  • Sport-Weapons- Bo Staff, Nunchucks, Escrima Stick, Kamas, Sword, Double Nunchuks
 
Quarterly Live Events Held Across The Nation:
  • Curriculum Colleges
  • Certified Instructor Training Courses 
  • Annual Awards Dinner 
  • Annual Conference with Outside Guest Speakers
Premier Martial Arts Tournament Circuit for Students and Instructors
 
Upward Mobility Available:
  • Manager
  • Multi-Unit Manager 
  • Regional Manager
  • Owner
 
If you are interested in working for a martial arts company dedicated to your growth and success, all while being able to impact your community, look no further!
Premier Martial Arts has the vision, the tools, and infrastructure to support your martial arts professional dreams!
 
Compensation: $40,000.00 per year

Premier Martial Arts, where your passion for martial arts meets business success!

At Premier Martial Arts we feel that it’s time for martial arts instructors to have a real opportunity to grow in the martial arts industry as a true professional.

WHAT IS PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS?

With more than 100+ locations across the U.S., Premier Martial Arts empowers thousands of students of all ages on a daily basis. While our approach to martial arts focuses on a combination of techniques found in these effective disciplines: Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kali, Premier Martial Arts goes above and beyond the punching and kicking by focusing on self-improvement.

Our students learn concepts and receive coaching in concentration, goal setting, self-discipline, and confidence that help to keep them on track in life. Our students get to have their personal trainer and success coach all in one.

You see, as martial arts instructors, we have a unique ability to help our youth students during such an influential time of their lives. This means we must take great pride in our education to maximize our potential as educators, communicators, instructors, and community leaders. As for our adult members, we must expand our knowledge in real-world self-defense and fitness to lead them to a more fulfilled and fearless life.

If you are interested in working for a martial arts company dedicated to your growth and success, all while being able to impact your community, look no further!

Premier Martial Arts has the vision, the tools, and infrastructure to support your martial arts professional dreams!

START YOUR CAREER WITH PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS TODAY!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Premier Martial Arts Corporate.

WHO IS PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS?

The corporate team, the owners, the instructors, and the families we serve is what makes Premier Martial Arts a special place to call a second home. Led by Mr. Barry Van Over and Mr. Myles Baker, the vision for Premier is to not only to impact the communities they serve but to provide real career opportunities for martial artists looking to make an impact.

At Premier Martial Arts we feel that it’s time for martial arts instructors to have a real opportunity to grow in the martial arts industry as a true professional. We feel that a martial arts professional is someone who not only knows how to teach world-class martial arts lessons rooted in life lessons and modern self protection but equally understands the operations of the business.

We believe that we hire good people, and we create great martial arts professionals.
We do this through our culture of commitment to our team members’ growth both personally and professionally.

Hands-on Training
Professional Growth & Advancement
Enjoyable Work Environment
About this role

Summary

Teach and inspire students in martial arts, promote community engagement, and support growth and events.

Job title

Martial Arts Instructor

Experience level

prior martial arts experience

Industry

martial arts

Location requirements

Jacksonville, Florida; remote work not specified

Salary

$40k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

martial arts experienceself-motivationorganizationcustomer relationcurriculum testing

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

karateself-defensefitnesscommunity engagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jacksonville, FL, USA

On-site City