You'll be welcomed
By Chris or one of our instructors before class starts

BUILD FITNESS, LEARN REAL TECHNIQUE, AND TRAIN WITH PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY WANT YOU TO SUCCEED.

Head Coach Chris Pritchard has been training since 1986 and has taught martial arts in Caernarfon since 2001. He holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Karate and Kickboxing, and founded PMA, now 8 schools across North Wales. In October 2022, Chris became the first person in Wales to receive a black belt from Royce Gracie. Royce has since promoted him twice more, most recently awarding him his professor stripes.
Chris and Chief Instructor Gemma Pritchard teach most of the morning and evening classes themselves, so you’ll be coached by the people who run the school. Whether you’re a complete beginner or coming back after years away, they’ll make sure your first class is challenging, safe and enjoyable.

7th Dan in Karate and Kickboxing. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt, promoted three times by Royce Gracie, most recently to Professor.


Classes run Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm, plus morning classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30am, at Unit 1, South Road, Caernarfon — opposite McDonald's and right next door to Tesco, making us one of the easiest martial arts schools in Gwynedd to find and get to. Whether you're coming from Caernarfon itself, Llanrug, Felinheli, Bethel, or Penygroes, we're just a short drive away.
PMA Martial Arts Caernarfon is one of 8 established schools across North Wales — part of a proven network that has been building confident, disciplined people in the region for years.
Joined the 6 week kickboxing challenge here. Was a little nervous, but Chris, Gemma and the team are so welcoming and encouraging. Great place to train. And I’ve noticed instant improvement physically - weight loss and muscle definition. Highly recommend
Fantastic place to get fit and learn a new sport. Chris and Gemma treat you like part of the family. I’m so glad I joined. Fitter, stronger and more confident than I was last year.
Workouts here are a great challenge and make exercising FUN! Brilliant instructors, no class is ever the same which is nice and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Regret not signing up sooner!