Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy

Extremely pleased with the Little Ninja program 3 – 4 years old! It may not be for everyone, but it sure was a good fit for my child who is a ball of energy — who likes to climb and yell. As a parent, it feels good to see your child stretch, grow and excel — and have fun! The program is challenging in a good way. I love the student creed — it stands for respect and discipline.
Master Thac is a passionate teacher with several years experience. He has fun with the kids. His family is involved in the school. We participated in the Olympics, and it was a well organized event that our family enjoyed. Next, we will participate in belt testing.
It’s an amazing feeling to see your kid’s face light up to win at the Olympics after doing his best! We’re very proud of our youngster and the opportunity for him to experience working towards a goal and succeeding!

A student at this school doesn’t only study punching and kicking, but also gains self-​confident and respect to their parents. It took me over 2 years to find a good school like this for my son.
My son has gotten stronger, more discipline and more independent after less than 3 months attending this school.
Thanks to Grandmaster Nam, Grandmaster Thac Nguyen, teachers and teacher aids for training my son Taekwondo techniques step by step at this school.
I am very happy that my son has been training in a great facility with air conditioning, clean bathrooms and a sitting area for parents to watch their children’s training.
I would like to recommend this school to all parents who have been looking for a reliable martial art school for their children.

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is absolutely amazing. About 15 years ago, I started training with Grandmaster Thac Nguyen. I am practicing today and could not love the school, philosophy, community, and families of Blue Dragon any more than I do now. Enrolling my daughter there has been the best decision I have made thus far in her development. She has gained a tremendous amount of confidence, enthusiasm and love for TKD. The sport has evolved into a way of life for her over the years. She eagerly accepts challenges faced in academic settings, other sports, and musical environments, and I attribute her successes to the TKD training she received and is currently receiving at Blue Dragon. She has been inspired by Blue Dragon to perform her best and competition has made her into a strong individual.
Like most other TKD schools, students practice and after time, test for higher ranks with quarterly belt promotions. Unique to Blue Dragon is that the Grandmaster is present and actively teaches every class! This is a privilege that the students take time to enjoy. There are black belt instructors helping to teach the class in smaller groups at times, and the Grandmaster is always nearby and keeps a watchful eye on every student. His passion for teaching was evident to me from the first day of training. I cannot imagine enrolling my daughter anywhere else. Blue Dragon offers a trial month to all new students, which I highly recommend. This will provide all prospective students time to experience the training for themselves. TKD is a family sport. Parents, do consider enrolling yourselves in addition to your children! One day, you may find yourself competing in tournaments, too. I didn’t think I would compete, but it happened!

A Waste of money, he does more talking than teaching martial arts, he tries to collect money every possible way he could. My kid has been there for almost a year now, learned nothing from him, he and his friend will quite after the 1 year pre-​paid membership is over. You know he only pays attention to the demo team, for which a team that perform and demo for him for free while still paying tuition. BDTKD to me is not a real deal, he does not teach practical martial arts, he does more BS during the class then actual teaching you how to punch or kick, no! he does not give individual attention, he is only nice to the kids that help him for free. He invented all these belt colors that don’t exist in martial arts, why? because he decided to give everyone a tests and charges 80 to 100 $ for each test. So he needs to invent all these colors in order to trick you into giving him more money… HE DOES NOT TEACH!

I love Blue Dragon Tae Kwon Do not only because of what I have gained physically, but also the enduring skills that have enriched my life. I have been training for 10+ years with Grand Master Thac Nguyen and not much has changed since its inception.
I enjoy training here because he tries his best to give each individual person the attention that they need. It is a testament to his devotion and hard work that he has gained a loyal following of students that continue to learn and grow long after the leave the studio. In addition, it is in his philosophy that he teaches more than just kicks and punches, but lifelong skills: perseverance, courtesy, integrity, etc.
In closing, I wish that any person interested in practicing any form of martial arts that they come into our school with open arms.

Blue Dragon Taekwondo is one of the greatest things I’ve ever invested in! It is the BEST –and that itself is an understatement.
First of all, BDTKD is the real deal. You learn REAL martial arts that is recognized by Kukkiwon, also known as the World Taekwondo Headquarters. With that being said, you are NOT paying for illegitimate training. BDTKD teaches the perfect balance of Olympic style taekwondo and traditional taekwondo.
BDTKD has given me so many experiences/​memories to look back on. Competition, demonstrations, promotion testings, and the studio events really bond the students and staff together. It’s not just about a place where you go to learn martial arts, but it is a place where you develop relationships with others and in a way, create a tight-​knit family. Many of my most treasured moments have been because of BD.
Grandmaster Thac is an amazing instructor and mentor, and I truly admire the way he runs the studio. He knows how to push you to your full potential, strengthen your weaknesses, and inspire you to work your best And not only is he very knowledgeable about taekwondo but about many aspects of life as well. He teaches and applies many important principles that we often overlook. He is also very approachable, reliable, and always willing to help!
All those years at BDTKD has matured me so much and changed me for the better. It is definitely worth it. Although now that I am away for school, I miss BDTKD a lot and I hope the future students will be able to be influenced the way it has affected me.
I love BDTKD! :)

This place is only a money making business. What a greedy master! There are too many colored belts, and most of them are not the official belts color. Getting a belt is very expensive so you need to pay huge money until you get your black belt. I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn real Taekwondo.

My 4 year old son has been coming here for over a year and loves it. The instruction, the philosophy and people are great. On a daily basis, both my son and I try to follow the student creed. «I listen to my parents. I listen to my teachers. I’m kind, honest, dedicated, motivated and I want to be the best!»

Master Thac is a hands on instructor — he almost always teaches the classes. He instill in the kids the principles of Tae Kwon Do and encourages them to apply those same principles in their daily lives. Students are also taught basic self defense techniques. A great teacher challenges his students to do better and Master Thac certainly does that.
The staff is great! Elaine is always willing to assist. The other instructors are very good as well and are also inspirational with their own impressive academic and professional achievements. They offer one month trial for $ 99 which includes the uniform. Blue dragon also offers incentives for the children. Lots of prizes for the kids to try to earn.

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is more than just a martial arts school, it is an actual family. This school has been a staple of the South Bay for over 20 years now, having first been located in Santa Clara and then a smaller studio in Milpitas before moving into the current school.
Master Thac Nguyen is an all around great guy who cares about the overall development of his students in regards to martial arts, scholastic pursuits, as well as personal life. It’s no surprise that you will see students stay long after they get their black belts to teach a new class of students.
I myself have been a student for over 10 years now. Although my personal life has caused me to move away for college, work, law school, and now work again, when I’m back in the South Bay I always stop by for a workout and it’s wonderful to see familiar faces of former white belts now wearing colored belts.
Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is a family, and I certainly feel like an older brother.

I used to train at Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy and I have grown so much since training at this school. I believe it is the best Taekwondo school in the Bay Area because Master Thac is very dedicated and has the ability to inspire and motivate others to work hard to achieve success. He is very hardworking and wants his students to succeed not only in this sport, but in the outside world as well. He teaches his students about self discipline, perseverance, integrity, and humility. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to learn Taekwondo as well as gain something positive, mentally and physically from this form of martial art.

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I do not train here, but know one of the instructors that do. I’ve been here on many occasions and the lead instructor, Master Thac Nguyen, is a down to earth gentlemen. When he gave his speech prior to promoting one of his students to a 3^rd Dan Black Belt, I realized how deep and philosophical he was. It showed that he teaches not only Martial Arts, but also teaches a lot of life lessons. He is a wise gentlemen far beyond his years. If I had a kid, I’d definitely send him to Blue Dragon TKD because I know he’ll be in good hands. On second thought, if I had a kid I’d probably teach him Brasilian Jiu-​Jitsu, Kung Fu, and a little Muy Thai myself but you should send your kid to this school because I’m not taking students.

Sorry this is not about food guys.
However, this is often better than food, sort of… it’s not only about a sport for physical well being, it’s mindset, self confidence, attitude also counts.
Today I’m presenting you the Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy.
Grand Master Thac is not only holding the record of achieving 7^th Degree black belt in Taekwondo at the youngest age, he has been teaching Taekwondo martial art for over 20 years. Grand Master Thac teaches Taekwondo for physical well being, self defense, he emphasizes in clarity of the mindset, self confidence, better attitude.
Why do I strongly recommend Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy to you? Because it’s the best you can find. Look at the achievements and the quality of training below, you’ll soon discover.
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… beside Thac is my cousin, I stayed at his place on my 6^th grade’s summer, learning from his dad, Grand Master Chinh. We had a wonderful time. Thac has a younger brother, I remember Thac had masterred an aikido standing position which both his brother and I could never join force to make him move an inch back then. We have the same great grand parent! My dad and his dad were buddy buddy. So why wouldn’t I recommend such a great cousin like my Grand Master Thac?

This is a great school and everybody is really friendly.
I came here after i left atc, and i sticked to it. This is really a good school for students.

Master Thac Nguyen is an upstanding instructor who teaches Taekwondo passionately. He is not only an extremely knowledgable martial artist but also a quality individual with a good sense of ethics.
I practice Taekwondo with Master Nguyen in the evening adult class.