910 E. Main St. Suite 31 New Iberia, LA. 70560
Phone: (337) 376-6509
  • Wing Chun Kung Fu
  • Wing Chun Kung Fu A Chinese system of kung fu that specializes in developing dynamic, explosive and street-oriented practical self-defense relying on leverage and sensitivity rather than muscular strength. Learn More >>
  • Kali / Escrima / Arnis a bladed weapon-based art from the Philippines. This training develops footwork, hand eye coordination, and agility while learning the use of single & double sword, stick, knife and empty hand for practical self-defense. Learn More >>
  • Youth (5-12 yrs.) Improve their focus, concentration, self-discipline and physical coordination with our specially designed children's program. Our curriculum provides a fun and exciting workout and develops the skills for children to succeed in school and in life. Learn More >>
  • Muay Thai is known as "King of the Ring" in kickboxing circles. These fights feature punches, kicks, elbows, knees, standing grappling and head-butts to wear down and knock out their opponent. Thai training methods develop devastating power, speed and superb cardio-vascular endurance as well as fighting spirit. Learn More >>
  • At PMATC the grappling arts taught consist of a combination of Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Shoot wrestling. These Grappling styles are martial arts that concentrate on defeating an opponent on the ground. Learn More >>

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Martial Arts Training

New Iberia, LA

At the Progressive Martial Arts Training Center our training is designed for the realities of the real world. All of our instructors training and guidance is taken very serious yet done in a very relaxed fun filled environment. Classes are taught in a friendly, positive, and high energy environment focusing on three major components of the Martial Arts!

  • Self-Defense
  • Physical Fitness
  • Mental and Personal Development

Within our training lesson plans are the building blocks which will give you a good solid foundation to be used in learning how to defend yourself. It utilizes the three major modes of learning: Audio, Visual, and Kinistic. It also uses three general areas for learning defense: physical, psycholgical, and environmental. Within these categories are a number of subjects which relate to the skills needed to prepare for avoiding and /or successfully surviving an actual physical attack.

Our program is designed to offer effective self-defense techniques for the average male and female in realistic self-defense situations. The average person can reasonably expect to defend themselves against the most common and probable attacks after learning and practicing the techniques present. As part of your experience here you will learn to think, breathe, and move. You\'ll become tougher, learn how to effectively fight back, and your confidence will grow.

Located in New Iberia, Louisiana, a short drive from Lafayette, the Progressive Martial Arts Training Center offers intensive instruction in Wing Chun (a Kung Fu style), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kali - a Filipino Martial Art and Grappling/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Mission Statement: To instruct the principles of physical and mental defense, enabling the practitioner to develop techniques for efficient and effective self defense, by maintaining an instructional, training, and testing environment that will enable each individual the opportunity to pursue and achieve the highest level of Martial skill they are capable of.