Blue Dragon Taekwondo/Muay Thai/ 99 Jiu-Jitsu

945 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913

5.0 (25 reviews)

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Corey Murphy

Blue Dragon is amazing thanks to Sensei Daniel. My kids aren't, as they say... Focused at the best of times, let alone after a long day at school. We signed up after talking to the owner about our concerns. We got uniforms and Gloves for taekwondo (jiu jitsu uniforms are separate, but not needed to start) and started showing up. The first couple classes were pretty rough, but every day they are reminded to show respect and they are slowly getting it. That's not to say they don't have rough days and have to do a lot of pushups and occasionally have to take some time outs, but thanks to Sensei Daniel's patience and consistency, I'm seeing steady improvements. It's a flat rate for however many taekwondo and jiujitsu classes you want to take a week. We end up going to 3-4 classes a week. The kids are having a great time, becoming more confident in their skills and learning a great deal. I love the focus Blue Dragon has on respect and am looking forward to seeing where this experience takes us. Edit: Feb 2023 My both kids earned their yellow belts in Taekwondo. They both were doing great behavior wise and making good progress. My daughter decided to take up dance instead and my son decided to focus on jiu jitsu. The uniform isn't cheap but no change to monthly fees so it's nice they can take whatever classes they like. Jiu jitsu requires another level of control that my son hasn't had previously. He continues to grow under the guidance of the coaches and I couldn't be happier with his progress. Mistakes and temper flares are handled in stride with clear training and strong discipline. They teach their students to win(and lose) respectfully and with sportsmanship. I'm particularly impressed with the focus on teaching hurt vs. injury. Jiu jitsu is a contact sport and bumps and bruises happen. I have watched my kid go from being a puddle when bumped to rolling out of what looked like a pretty bad fall and getting position before his opponent recovers. There is an emphasis on safety, both in terms of when you have the upper hand or not. Don't hurt your opponent, and tap out before you let someone hurt you. Most importantly, my son leaves class every time happy, excited to go back and a little bit better than he was when he went into class. 6 June 2024: Update on our last day. Moving out of state.. My son has continued to grow and learn under the coaches here. He's learned a lot of control and toughness and maybe most importantly, grit. Just because your opponent gets position on you you don't give up until you have to tap. I've seen this mentality build and carry into other aspects of his life, just because something is hard doesn't mean he can't do it. He is eager to go to class, has fun rolling and was even invited to the competition prep team and participated in a couple tournaments, getting past quite a bit of nerves and doing pretty well. Leaving on a high note, One of the biggest things we'll miss in our new home. Can't recommend this place and the Coaches any stronger. They care about the kids, obviously enjoy the sport and are amazing at teaching their skills to students of all skill levels, from little little to top-tier competitors. If you're kid is interested... Please do yourself a favor and stop by.

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Posted 2 years ago
Paris Mathews

I went there when I was younger GREAT discipline amazing people.

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Posted 2 years ago
Natalie Cochran-Murray

My daughter absolutely LOVED every day she trained at Blue Dragons! She is just four years old and was only able to train for a few months before we moved, but she still talks about martial arts almost daily and has insisted we find a place to continue training near our new house! Thank you, Blue Dragons, for being an excellent introduction to martial arts for my daughter!

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Posted 3 years ago
Alexandro Orendain

Great place for kids

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Posted 3 years ago
Luis M Javier

My kid and I go here to train. It builds her confidence and social skills. They offer striking, weapons training and jiujitsu for kids and adults. This place is all in one and affordable compared to other places.

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Posted 3 years ago
Tawnia Shore

Blue dragon is great! I can’t say enough good things about the instructors! They are very kind and explain each technique so well that it is easy to understand. And the price??? You just can’t beat it!

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Posted 4 years ago
Robyn H

We have been with BDMA for over 3 years and I can not say enough nice things about them. Master Tony and the other instructors are amazing with the kids at every level of training both in Taekwondo and Jujitsu. The instructors are firm, but patient and make sure that each student feels successful during every class. Great place for kids and adults to take classes at any level.

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Posted 4 years ago
Glenn Deacon

I am 77 years old and have 10 years of experience in Shotokan Karate and took my Black Belt when I was 50. After a 27 year absence from training I joined the Blue Dragon class as a way of toning old muscles and as an aid to weight control, but what I found was totally different. I cannot begin to list all of the "new" techniques I am learning to add to my Karate arsenal - footwork, boxing and punching techniques, kicking techniques, forearm techniques, and lots and lots of defense techniques to name but a few. For anyone, all ages and genders, if you are looking for a place to really, really learn Martial Arts - well, in my opinion this is the place. And it is the place for the kids too for focus, discipline, and overall social skills.

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Posted 4 years ago
Mel Rosario

Great Studio. The Senseis are the best. Very disciplined students. Higjhly recommended

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Posted 5 years ago
Neil Macasadia

If you are looking for a great and safe place for your kids (and yourself) to learn Martial Arts, please check out Blue Dragon Martial Arts school. My daughter, and her cousins have been going to Blue Dragon for several years now, starting out as white belts and now Red/Black belts, and also helping lead the Demo/Competition team. First of all, the Sensie’s are amazing. Sensie Tony and Daniel are very caring, trustworthy, and very knowledgeable in the field of Martial Arts. They not only teach Takewondo, Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Kung fu (to name a few) but they also teach SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, DISCIPLINE, FOCUS, RESPECT, and SELF-CONTROL. They know every student by name, and they are always teaching life experiences using personal experiences. Next, the environment is very warming. Everyone there is treat like family. Sensie’s are very respectful, and everyone works together which makes the learning experience fun and exciting. Classes...they are the best in the business. Students can attend any number of the classes they offer at anytime. This makes it very flexible for us parents and our kids to work around schedules and school priorities. Overall, I give Blue Dragon Martial Arts at 10+++. Thank you so much to Rosie, Sensie Danie, and of course Sensie Tony for all that they do for the community. Our kids have a great gym to go to, and have great instructors who not only love their craft, but all their students as well.

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Posted 6 years ago
vanessa c

My son has been studying at Blue Dragon since he was 4 years old and he's not going on 10 years old. He is a Red /black stripe belt and he is now getting ready to test for his junior Black belt . He loves every min ! Sensei Daniel is an awesome instructor, very patient and throughout with all the students. He makes sure they are absolutely ready to test for their next belt before the day comes. I would recommend this dojo if you are looking to teach your child self discipline and respect. They are huge on respect towards everyone and being an example in every way .

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Posted 7 years ago
Angel Anak-Agung-Gede

My kids love this place and have really thrived since starting in mid-February. We have tried a few other martial arts places, but it wasn't until we finally gave Blue Dragon a try did they really take to it. Before we signed up here and I told my boys I was going to sign them up for martial arts again and they said they only wanted to go once or twice a week. After starting, there is hardly a week that goes by that we're not there at least four times a week. All the instructors are great and we appreciate the values instilled along with the training and fun the kids get to experience. Definitely recommend.

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Posted 7 years ago
Lardog

This is really the best place for martial arts. My kids have been coming here for years. I been to other places but they don't have the knowledge and experience that Tony has. He also offers more classes and better availability. Once we started coming here I knew we had found our place!

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Posted 9 years ago
Rene Villalvazo

Blue Dragons Marshal Arts by Sensei Tony Caravelli is the best marshall arts school in Eastern Chula Vista. We have three sons and one has already completed his black belt and BDMA contributed a lot to him being an excellent student and athlete in high school and college. We have two more sons who are entering their 3rd year, who love every class and cant wait to get thei black belts. The lessons are challenging but also fun and we have seen so many kids grow and develop to their fullest potential. Sensei Michael and Chez are great world class instructors who take the time to ensure the kids are learning and are challenged every class.. Keep up the good work BDMA!!

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Posted 12 years ago
Paul ANtoon

Ok where do I start, over 4 years ago my son was 8 years old and decided to quite football and wanted to try the sport of Karate. Here we are now going in to the 5th year and he is still with the program, hoping to gain the rank of Black belt in the future. Keep in mind that this is not a seasonable sport so I personally was amazed that he had suck with the program this long and I am proud of him. I feel that the main reasons that Bluedragon's studio seems to be focus on youth programs and development. The Staff are excellent trained and have a wide variety of skills. The programs not only has helped my son develop his MMA skill level but more import to me is his mental and maturity level. Sensei Tony's program requires that his students not only grow in the martial arts program but also requires to maintain good academics at school. I feel Bluedragon training is the real deal and prepares kids and individual for the real world. This is a great studio in my mind, for Adults and Youth. This is ideal for my son, but it is a program that I feel will benefit him in the long term. However, it does takes commitment from me and my son to participate, but well worth it.

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Posted 12 years ago
MA inSD

Our son started at Blue Dragon MMA when he was 6 and has been there for nearly 2 years now. We were hesitant at first to sign him up because he can be very shy and sensitive and he's not aggressive at all. However, Master Tony and his instructors are very good with the kids and made him feel comfortable. Because this is an MMA dojo, kids have the opportunity to learn various martial arts including Taekwondo, Jujitsu, sparring, etc., all of which we feel have real world applicability. Another bonus is that Master Tony gives kids the opportunity to participate in tournaments by joining the Demo/Competition Team. This is where our son REALLY grew in his skill set and confidence. He's now one of the top kids in his division in the nation. And BD's prices cannot be beat, which is the reason we signed up in the first place. After looking around, no dojo offers what they offer in our area AND for their price! It goes without saying that our son loves attending classes here daily. Excellent studio and instruction!

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Posted 12 years ago
michelle ram

My daughter who is 6 has been with Blue dragons for over 1 year now and my son who is 15 has been with them for 9 months. They both enjoy attending their classes on a daily basis and try not to miss classes. The instructors are wonderful. They know how to interact with all different age groups. We love coming here. The facility's are always clean and instructors are friendly. I recommend Blue Dragons to all my friends and people I may have conversations with about martial arts.

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Posted 12 years ago
Janet Damstra

I was recommended to check out this dojo and Master Tony for my son by his kindergarten speech therapist! She said he has a pediatric occupational therapy background and he is great with kids! My son started and never gave up, 5th grader now that earned his Black Belt! I'm so proud of him and he is very thankful for his sensei that believed in him and taught him with patience and fun! It is truly amazing to think back and see pictures of my son at age 6 and to watch him now during belt testing! I highly recommend Blue Dragon MMA!

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Posted 12 years ago
joeily luna

As an experienced martial artist myself, I was looking for a quality academy for myself and my two kids in the Chula Vista area. I checked out about 5 other schools in the area. After doing much research, Blue Dragon's was hands down the most qualified and offer the best "BANG FOR THE BUCK". My kids and I love it there. I highly recommend Blue Dragon's to others who are seeking a top of line program for their kids or themselves. Some friends of ours had attended another local studio and was paying twice as much as us and not receiving the quality of instructions that Blue Dragon offers. They are now at Blue Dragon's. This Place Rocks!

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Posted 14 years ago