910 E. Main St. Suite 31 New Iberia, LA. 70560
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To all the women interested in starting martial arts for fitness or self-defense, I would like to say: Don't be intimidated!
 
I am 28, I smoke, I had not taken any martial arts class other than Tae Kwon Do as a kid and I rarely worked out.  A true beginner in every sense of the word and I love EVERY class that I take at PMATC.
 
The atmosphere is very female and beginner friendly.  The instructors are patient, helpful and encouraging.  With an eagerness to learn and the humility to accept that you are going to make mistakes while learning, this gym provides everything else you will need to get into shape, learn self-defense and permanently remove the phrase "just a girl" from your vocabulary.  As a woman, I think it's very important to learn to defend yourself from attacks by bigger and stronger opponents.  Learn to protect yourself and encourage other women to learn as well. You will feel so much better when you do.
 
Start Now.  There is no time like the present to start building a proficiency.  I did a lot of online research before deciding to check out PMATC.  I then went to watch a class to make sure it wasn't going to be too much for me.  They have several classes Mondays through Saturdays.  Additionally, I was able to try a few classes for free with their Introductory Offer.  There are no contracts to sign, you will get a great workout every time and have lots of fun doing it.
 
And finally: Don't be afraid.  You won't get huge muscles because you're not working with weights.  No one will care if you get sweaty and grunt because everyone else is doing it.  No creepy guys are going to watch you while you work out or touch you in inappropriate manners.  The instructors pay very close attention to every student in the class and they want you to feel comfortable. The classes tend to be smaller so you will get a lot of personal attention and one-on-one instruction. It's a lot like having a personal trainer, even though the class is taught in demonstration-style.  And you won't lose your femininity.  You will, however, lose your helplessness and insecurities.
 
-Xuan Le (Franklin, LA)

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.