Dragons Den MMA

4 our of 7 family members train here. This place has something for everyone, we love it here. Thanks to all the instructors they do a great job of keeping everyone engaged and encouraged. DD is our second family.
Highly recommended

My family has participated in a wide range of classes Dragon’s Den offers. From Tiny Dragons, Little Dragons, Lady Dragons and Boxing. The instructors are AWESOME and VERY passionate about their art and teaching. They know how to relate with the children and make the experience FUN in a very family oriented environment. My 6 year old loves going to the Den and looks forward to learning and playing. I’m a HUGE fan of the Den. I’d definitely recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.

We highly recommend Dragons Den!
Dedicated instructors.
Respectable mentors.
Influential.
Professional.
Passionate.
Knowledgeable in Martial Arts.
Community oriented.
Family oriented.
Participation in a whole range of activities — tournaments, exhibitions, seminars, and etc…
Great location.
Clean environment.
The kids at DD not only learn about the art of fighting but they also learn to be respectful human beings.
We have been with Dragons Den for over 4 years — my son & my husband attends multiple classes and I, kickboxing class. At Dragons Den they treat my son like their own. We love being part of the DD Ohana. Check it out for yourselves!

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DD is family friendly with a class for each family member! They offer a variety of classes. Promotes physical, mental, spiritual, & emotional growth with training! You will receive support & be challenged here.

I had the pleasure of going to my first self defense seminar for women & learned a lot of techniques to protect myself & not fall victim to an unexpected attack. Instructors Jeff & Liza Macalolooy are patient, professional, & teach w/​praise;) I felt empowered & confidant after the class. Everyone is friendly, supportive, & very knowledgeable in a family & non-​intimidating environment. I would highly recommend & refer this fun & family oriented activity to all my friends & family:)

The dragons den is a big part of my family’s life. My son is young but I can’t wait for him to become a little dragon. They train and work hard and teach discipline to the youth, which is what all parents need. It takes a village to raise a child and I choose the dragons den ohana to help me raise a warrior and scholar. That is what dd is all about. Truth to light. Take your kids and family there and meet Sigung Jeff and his family and they will embrace you and turn your child into a leader and/​or bring your family closer by example

I love training at the Den, it’s not just a team but a family.

This review is long overdue. I was referred by my friends and I wish I would have done it sooner! I did the women’s kickboxing with my best friend. I love the encouragement and music playing in the background! It’s been years since I’ve been back due to my relocation but I still refer friends from home to check it out. Such a family style atmosphere, everyone is nice and welcoming. I never forgot the basics that I’ve learned here and how much stronger I felt mentally and physically.

I appreciate the family atmosphere — Ohana. The teachers are strict yet friendly, respect and honor are evident, very multi-​generational, very multi-​ethnic. Very Union City.
A wide variety of styles and sports taught. I take Boxing while my son does Kajukenbo. But they also teach Muay Thai, Jujitsu, wrestling, etc. And they have fitness classes.
Some folks train for competition — and they win. But there are plenty of folks like me too, who do it for joy of learning and exercise.
Big savings if you pay upfront and if you sign up with your family.
The only thing: Some of my family members think the front desk could be warmer, attentive, and professional. But it hasn’t really bothered me.

I work for a youth non-​profit that refers kids to Dragons Den for classes. The families we have sent there have had RAVE reviews about their experience. Dragons Den is extremely welcoming, inclusive, and community-​minded. The instructors are top-​notch too. Everyone who steps through their doors, steps out a better person. We love Dragons Den!!!

I’ve been training at the Den for a little over a year now, doing Muay Thai, boxing, and jujitsu. I’ve only had a positive and exceptional experience in terms of the school culture, instruction, students, and instructors. It’s a great combination of modern fighting applications in the context of traditional curriculum and respect for martial arts evolution and history. The best part about the school is that there are some serious fighters, but there are no attitudes.
I signed up my 8 year old nephew 2 months ago, and he loves it. This is not a place where you can buy your black belt. The instructors will push you to be your best, even for the little ones, which is why their youth program is so popular and successful. I highly recommend this school to people of all ages and all martial arts interests. Don’t expect to be spoon fed success. You have to put in your hours and effort, but they will give you all the tools and support to succeed.
Kru Steve, Sigung Jeff, Sifu John, Sibak Joey, and Sibak Nico are all fantastic instructors who exhibit good character, care for their students, exceptional martial arts skill, and can kick some serious ass.

I am huge fan of Dragon’s den and cannot sing their praises enough. This place is clearly run based on values, discipline and giving back as opposed to a business just focused on making $$. I am a big fan of Sibak Nico, Sibak Joey and Sigung Jeff. They are a class act and run an amazing school.

I am not sure why it had taken me this long to write a review about this establishment. To rate it less than 5 stars is a total injustice to Dragons Den and more importantly, the staff. It is a very friendly and CLEAN environment.
My son has been taking Kajukenbo at Dragons Den for over a year. My husband and I continue to see such great results in our child, from being exposed to martial arts. It has further established faith in himself, given him so much confidence. He has recently competed in a tournament that won him praises and 2 trophies. He loved the trophies. so much so that he had to find perfect spots for them in our living room, for all to see. The significance of the trophies to him were not merely from excelling in forms or sparing, but actually having had the courage to go out in front of a crowd to do what he calls «his thing.» We couldn’t THANK Dragons Den enough, for helping to inspire our child.
I have searched for a good martial arts establishment for some time before I was introduced to this place by a friend. After sitting in for two sessions, I stopped searching. This place started out small and later grew for good reason… it is great. Unlike others, Dragons Den only promotes to a higher belt based on merit. The belt is earned, and not paid. I have always wondered how other kids in martial arts class, outside of Dragons Den could go up belt levels so fast. A friend recently explained that her daughter gets tested every two months, of course with a hefty fee. What parent wouldn’t want their child to go up the rank, even if it meant paying a lot. Testing and promotion at this establishment does not happen every two months. Why? How can one truly show and see progress in twice a week of class for two months?
If you are looking for a place to enroll to learn martial arts, I invite you to check Dragons Den. There is really not enough kind words or convincing on my part for you to experience what Dragons Den is all about.

Dragons Den truly treats everyone like Ohana. I love that they are very family oriented.
I have been attending the Lady Dragons Kickboxing for almost 3 years now and I love it!!! It is a great workout that you will feel in every part of your body but at the same time it is fun!
I highly recommend Dragons Den to everyone!

Eight months later and we are still thrilled with Dragon’s Den! Sometimes the glow wears off after a couple months of doing a new activity, but that’s not the case with Dragon’s Den as both my daughter and I still look forward to our classes. She has moved up to the Little Dragons class since she’s now 6 and they meet twice per week. Sibak Jon (a professional MMA fighter!) usually teaches her class along with one or two of the advanced students serving as assistants (green belt or brown belt, it varies). [note that the teachers have different honorific titles presumably based on expertise. Sibak seems to be the most common title among the younger teachers, as I’ve only heard of two other titles, Sigung and Professor, being used for the two most senior teachers.]
I watch almost every class from the family waiting room (which has practically floor-​to-​ceiling windows). Sibak Jon is a great instructor and inspires the kids. You can see the admiration in his students’ eyes! Plus, he’s got a sense of humor, too, so he actually laughs and smiles with the kids. I still remember him cracking up when he looked up and saw my 3 year old daughter inside the family room trying to follow along with the stretches the big kids were doing. The fact that this MMA fighter (who obviously can kick some ass as he keeps winning these pro fights!) is so good with kids was an unexpected surprise.
I continue to really enjoy my kickboxing class, Lady Dragons. The fellow students are supportive, we always get a great workout (cardio, abs, & arms), and we have fun. We usually work out with Liza, but Sigung Jeff and Sibak Joey also teach sometimes too. The only minor complaint I can think of is that I wish the class was 3 times/​week!
My Lady Dragons kickboxing class is twice per week on alternating days so I’m literally at Dragons Den 4 days/​week. It’s a great community and several families are also there 4 – 5 days/​week. I encourage folks to check out Dragons Den!

You or your kids want to become a Champion, and are willing to put the work in… do yourself a favor & sign up… especially if you live in Union City. DRAGONS DEN Builds them Tough! They have kids in elementary school, both middle schools, and at James Logan High School. Ask around, let the truth be told! Hope to see you there!

A Huge Mahalo to the Dragons Den Ohana! This place has everything that you can ask for in a martial arts school.
My son is 7 years old and has been at DD for about a year now and I have watched his confidence and accountability grow by leaps and bounds. I’d like to take all the credit for that but I cant. The Dragons Dens has been a big part of my son’s growing into the leader and man that he is working to be.
As for me, I joined the USA boxing class and I have never felt better physically. I have since lost 10 lbs in about 3 months and haven’t felt this good since high school. I expect to push pass more limitations with the help of the DD coaches and instructors.
I would definitely recommend DD to anyone that has an interest in Martial Arts. And i’d like to tell you more but I would rather show you.

Dragons Den is one of the best schools that is real and legit. This is definitely a school you or your children should be enrolled in.
They treat everybody like family with much deserved respect. They teach discipline and respect, the main two tools you must have in life.
This is one school I would recommend you try!

Dragons Den is our second Ohana… this is an awesome place with great teachers and great parents that support the dojo and the kids. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants their kids to be a part of something special.
the kids learn and have fun all at the same time…