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Self-Defense & Wellness | Premier Shooting & Training Center
The Dojo · West Chester, Ohio
Fitness. Wellness. Self-Defense.

Saturday classes open to the public. Self-defense training, yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Judo, Kenpo, and now on-site massage. All under one roof in West Chester.

Every Saturday
Public Classes 1pm to 2:30pm
Members Free
Public $15 per Saturday
From $49
Wellness Membership
New
On-Site Massage Now Available
Group exercise class
Every Saturday

Weekend Workout

Two back-to-back sessions every Saturday afternoon. Open to the public, no experience or membership required. Show up and train.

Members
Free
Public
$15
Reserve a Spot
Questions? Call 513-342-5840 or email Jen Shapiro at jen.s@premiershoot.com
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Fitness Class

Rotating group exercise focus each week: mobility, recovery, strength, cardio, flexibility, and stress relief. No two Saturdays are the same. Formats rotate between yoga, Zumba, Mat Pilates, stretch and sound bowls, and more.

  • June 6: Yoga with Paige (Bravo)
  • June 13: Stretch & Sound Bowls with Jen (Bravo)
  • June 20: Zumba with Laurel (Dojo)
  • June 27: Mat Pilates with Monica (Dojo)
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM

Basic Self-Defense

Unarmed defense tactics designed to train your body and mind for instinctual protection. Taught by Jim in the Dojo. Every class covers practical, repeatable skills you can actually use. Beginners always encouraged. No experience needed.

  • Foundational striking
  • Escaping grabs and holds
  • Situational awareness and threat recognition
  • Low-impact options for all fitness levels
Monthly

Specialty Wellness Events

Wellness event at Tommie's Place

More Than a Class

Once a month we host a larger wellness event open to the public. A blend of self-defense, health topics, social time at Tommie’s Place, and occasional vendors and pop-ups. Members get discounted entry. A genuinely great evening out.

Self-Defense Class

Unarmed defense tactics in a comfortable, low-pressure environment. Practical skills, no uniform required. Part of every monthly event.

Sip & Shop

Vendor marketplace featuring wellness brands, local makers, and light refreshments. Events vary month to month so there’s always something new.

Social at Tommie’s Place

Live music, the full bar, and good company. Events run into the evening with the speakeasy open until 11pm. Door prize entry included with every ticket.

$15 Members
$25 Public
View Upcoming Events Includes door prize entry, complimentary cocktail & light refreshments
Unarmed Training

Basic Self-Defense

Self-defense at Premier is practical, low-pressure, and built for real life. No martial arts background required. No uniform. Just useful skills taught by someone who actually knows what they’re doing.

Self-defense class in the Dojo
Every Class Covers
01

Foundational Striking

Effective strikes with hands, elbows, and knees. Power without requiring significant strength.

02

Escaping Grabs & Holds

Wrist grabs, bear hugs, chokes. Practical escapes that work under stress regardless of size difference.

03

Situational Awareness

Read your environment, identify threats early, and make decisions before things escalate.

What You’ll Learn

Jim Lentz teaches every self-defense session. His approach focuses on the handful of skills that actually matter when something goes wrong: how to get out of a bad situation, how to protect yourself and the people with you, and how to stay calm enough to use any of it.

Classes are held every Saturday from 1:45 to 2:30pm in the Dojo. Members get in free. Public tickets are $15, which also covers the 1pm fitness class.

Jim Lentz
Jim Lentz
Owner · Karate / Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu · Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) · NRA Certified Instructor
Six years as a Military Policeman in the USMC Reserve. Extensive wrestling and military combatives background. Multiple personal training and self-defense certifications, plus a degree in Criminal Justice. Jim brings a uniquely practical teaching perspective built on real-world experience.
No experience or fitness level required
All genders and ages welcome
Comfortable clothing, no uniform needed
Held in the Dojo every Saturday 1:45–2:30pm
Traditional Martial Arts

Judo Open Mat

Olympic-style Judo at a steady, manageable pace. Technical throws, safe groundwork, and a relaxed training environment that rewards consistency over intensity.

Learn to Throw.

Judo is one of the most transferable self-defense skills you can develop. The ability to off-balance, control, and take down an opponent using leverage and timing rather than strength is something that stays with you. Our Judo Open Mat sessions focus on exactly that: traditional technical throws and safe groundwork transitions, taught at a pace that works for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Sessions are included with all Wellness memberships. No prior Judo experience needed to start.

Olympic Judo Technical Throws Groundwork All Levels No Contract
Jim Lentz
Jim Lentz
Judo Workshop Leader · Kiha-Go Green (Instructor) in Shootfighting · NRA Certified
Jim leads Judo Open Mat with the same practical focus he brings to all his instruction. Sessions are structured, safe, and suitable for anyone showing up for the first time.

What to Expect

Warm-up, ukemi (breakfalls), and technique drilling before any live work
Traditional throws including O-soto-gari, Seoi-nage, and Uchi-mata introduced progressively
Groundwork (ne-waza) transitions taught alongside standing work
Open mat time to drill with partners at your own pace
Safe, controlled sparring introduced only when you’re ready
Gi required for participation — contact us if you need guidance on equipment
Included With All Wellness Memberships
Starting At $49/mo
Experience Required None
Location The Dojo, on-site
Traditional Martial Arts

Kenpo Karate

Practical self-defense built on logical striking sequences and defensive maneuvers. Designed for consistency, not intensity. Every skill level welcome.

Strike with Logic.

Kenpo Karate is a practical American martial art built around efficiency of movement and logical defense responses. Rather than memorizing isolated techniques, students learn how strikes, blocks, and footwork connect into a system that responds naturally under pressure.

Our Kenpo program is taught in a relaxed, structured environment. No prior experience required. Sessions emphasize real-world application without the high-intensity demands of competitive fighting arts.

Practical Striking Defense Tactics Footwork All Levels No Contract
Jim Lentz
Jim Lentz
Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) · Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu · Shodan, Hojustsu-Ryu · NRA Certified
USMC Reserve Military Policeman. Wrestling and military combatives background. Criminal Justice degree. One of the most practically grounded instructors you’ll find.
Jim Cornish
Jim Cornish
Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) · Kenpo · 17 Years Teaching Experience · US Army Vietnam Veteran
17 years in the classroom and a lifetime of service. Jim Cornish’s experience as a Vietnam Veteran informs a grounded, no-nonsense approach to teaching practical self-defense.

What the Curriculum Covers

Kenpo is taught in a progressive structure. Each level builds on the last, so even brand-new students are working toward something concrete from day one.

01

Stances & Footwork

Foundation of every technique. How you move determines how every strike lands and how fast you can get out of the way.

02

Strikes & Combinations

Punches, hammer fists, elbows, and kicks. Taught as logical sequences, not isolated moves.

03

Blocks & Parries

Redirecting incoming attacks to create openings. Kenpo blocks do double duty, they deflect and set up counterstrikes simultaneously.

04

Self-Defense Scenarios

Applied techniques against grabs, pushes, and strikes. Practical situations drilled until the response becomes instinctual.

Now Available

On-Site Massage

Professional massage therapy, now available at Premier. 60 and 90 minute sessions customized to you. Open to the public and included monthly with select memberships.

Now Open

Recovery Is Part of Training.

Whether you just came off the range, finished a Judo session, or just need an hour to decompress, professional massage is now available on-site and easy to book. Sessions are customized to your comfort and wellness goals, not a one-size-fits-all routine.

Open to members and the public. No membership required to book. Wellness Plus, Range & Wellness Plus, and Ultimate members receive one complimentary session per month included in their membership.

60 Minute Session

A full hour of personalized massage. Ideal for targeted relief, stress reduction, or a focused area of tension.

$85 · Non-member rate

90 Minute Session

Extended session for a more thorough, full-body experience. Recommended for deeper relaxation and recovery.

$120 · Non-member rate
Massage therapy at Premier
Your Therapist
Jeanna Sharkey
LMT · Licensed Since 2022

Massage has been part of Jeanna’s world since the fourth grade. She specializes in Swedish massage and especially enjoys working neck and shoulders, customizing every session to meet each client’s individual needs.

Wellness Plus, Range & Wellness Plus, and Ultimate members get one session per month included. Everyone else books at the rates on the left.

Email Jeanna
Wellness Memberships

Train More. Pay Less.

All wellness memberships include unlimited Judo, Kenpo, and Saturday classes. Free fishing at Patriot Lake included with every tier.

Gym & Wellness
Wellness Basic
$ 49 /mo
$75 initiation fee
  • Unlimited gym access & lockers
  • Unlimited Kenpo group classes
  • Unlimited Judo group classes
  • Unlimited Saturday wellness & self-defense classes
  • Free fishing at Patriot Lake + free fishing guest
Select Plan
Gym & Wellness
Includes Massage
Wellness Plus
$ 99 /mo
$75 initiation fee
  • Unlimited gym access & lockers
  • Unlimited Kenpo group classes
  • Unlimited Judo group classes
  • Unlimited Saturday wellness & self-defense classes
  • Monthly massage included
  • Free fishing at Patriot Lake + free fishing guest
Select Plan
Shooting + Wellness
Range Plus & Wellness Basic
$ 69 /mo
$75 initiation fee · 12-month commitment
  • All Range Plus shooting perks included
  • Unlimited gym access & lockers
  • Unlimited Kenpo & Judo group classes
  • Unlimited Saturday wellness & self-defense classes
  • Free fishing at Patriot Lake + free fishing guest
Shooting + Wellness
Includes Massage
Range Plus & Wellness Plus
$ 139 /mo
$75 initiation fee
  • All Range Plus shooting perks included
  • Unlimited gym access & lockers
  • Unlimited Kenpo & Judo group classes
  • Unlimited Saturday wellness & self-defense classes
  • Monthly massage included
  • Free fishing at Patriot Lake + free fishing guest
Select Plan
All-Access
Ultimate  $259/mo

Everything. Unlimited range time, full gym, all martial arts academies, Saturday wellness classes, monthly massage, 5% retail discount, and free fishing. One price, no compromise.

Select Ultimate

Come Train With Us

Saturday classes are open to the public for $15. Members train free. Wellness memberships start at $49/month with no contract required.