Traditional Martial Arts for Children -- The Dragon Gym Instructors recognize the importance of young individuals acquiring the confidence to become strong leaders in their homes, schools and communities. This must be demonstrated by their ability to make choices that create a positive influence on their family and friends. A strong Mind-Body-Spirit relationship is the key for such confidence. We believe the Dragon Moo Do system provides the essential tools for personal growth and achievement. The Dragon Gym uses age specific classes to ensure that each child gets the most out of their Martial Arts Training.
i. Improve Concentration, focus, and Listening Skills
ii. Develop Discipline and homework habits
iii. Attain Confidence to ask questions
iv. Learn How to peacefully resolve conflicts
v. Achieve Academic Excellence ***Click Here to Learn More
Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido -- Traditional Martial Arts -- Adult Program
This program, exclusively taught at the Dragon Gym and uniquely developed by Grandmaster Goh, blends the best of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Additionally, Master Sikdar has incorporated kettlebell conditioning as well as some of the realities of bare knuckle boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing into the program. This system is indeed a modern application of the ancient and traditional Martial Arts.
The system is also a philosophy of mental discipline and self control with the intent of influencing the student's behavior, encouraging participation in the community, and promoting the betterment of society.
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What do we teach?
Basic Blocks, Strikes, and Kicks -- This is the essential syllabus of Tae Kwon Do. You will learn to effectively create distance and counter an attack.
Fundamentals of falling, rolling, joint locks, and throws -- These are the signature moves of Hapkido. What is more important than being able to protect yourself during a fall? Additionally, you will learn useful techniques at a close range.
Boxing/Muay Thai/Sport Taekwondo -- A big part of training in the martial arts is sparring. Sparring at Dragon Gym is always conducted in a safe way and combines some of the rule sets of all these styles. It is not merely fighting, rather a way for you to develop comfort when dealing with unknown situations and conquer fear.
Russian Kettlebells -- Russian Kettlebells and the principles of the RKC system are integrated into the Martial Arts program at Dragon Gym. You will learn the basic techniques: Swing, Turkish, Get Up, Front Squat, Clean, Press, and Snatch.
Physical and Mental Benefits of Martial Arts at the Dragon Gym
Physically you will be healthier and stronger than ever, plus you will learn valuable practical self-defense. A strong body builds a strong mind.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS:
Increase endurance and stamina through rigorous training & Dan-Jun Breathing
Increase balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility
Control Weight through exercise and proper eating habits
Mentally you will build inner strength and become a more powerful and confident individual. A positive mental attitude provides the best ideas for self-improvement.
MENTAL BENEFITS:
Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
Attain total control of mind over body
Improve power of concentration
Increase self-discipline
Awareness of better living through physical fitness
Philosophically you will create, set, and strive to achieve your personal goals. Through achieving your goals, you will increase your self-respect, and lead a more productive and peaceful life. This self-motivating program will help you get better grades in school, succeed in your career, develop better social relationships, and be happier in everyday life.
Kick Boxing / Muay Thai Kickboxing
Dragon Gym Kickboxing is a straight up, no-nonsense, REAL kickboxing program in West Chester and Exton PA. We train full contact fighters, beginners and everyone in between. Students can expect to get a great workout, understanding of striking fundamentals and knowledgeable instruction from certified and field tested instructors. For Muay Thai Kickboxing Classes near Exton, West Chester and Downingtown PA: https://www.dragongym.com/practice_areas/muay-thai-kickboxing-classes-in-exton-pa-and-malvern-pa.cfm
Style- There are many different styles of kickboxing available; however, the most effective and devastating of them all is Muay Thai or Thai Boxing. Dragon Gym offers a Muay Thai style program under the auspices Cool Hearts/Body Arts Muay Thai in Philadelphia.
What you will learn-
Footwork- This is the most basic and important part of Kickboxing. Learning how to properly move, close distance and create distance is the essence of all martial arts
Punches- Whether it is a jab, cross, hook or uppercut you will learn the proper way to throw effective hand strikes with pinpoint accuracy
Kicks- High kicks, low kicks and teeps (push kicks) are an effective way to create distance from an attacker and to easily dismantle them at the same time
Knees and Elbows- This is what separates Muay Thai from everything else. No other Martial Art uses Knees and elbows as effectively as Thai Boxing.
Clinch- When it too close to kick or punch is when we use the world famous “Thai Clinch”. Pulling in your opponent and controlling their head, neck and shoulders allows you to in turn control their whole body.
There are many more aspects of Thai Boxing that students will experience that cannot be expressed in words. You will learn more about yourself than you ever knew possible. Build friendships and experience true teamwork. It is often said that when a student discovers Muay Thai the also discover themselves at the same time.
Instructor- Lonnie Beck is the Head Instructor of the Dragon Gym Muay Thai Kickboxing program. His teaching experience spans the Chester County community, including martial arts schools and centers in Exton, Downingtown, and West Chester, PA. Over the last six years he has been taught by the best in the field of kickboxing including Dennis Brumfield (USKBA Heavyweight Champ), Angel Cartagena (Body Arts Muay Thai) and James Kamau Mwangi (All African Middleweight Muay Thai Champion, Scorpion Kickboxing in Kenya). Lonnie is also one of the few foreigners to train in Phuket, Thailand at Rawai Muay Thai and has become a part of their exclusive organization.
Over the last 20 years Lonnie has dedicated his life to the Martial Arts earning a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Alliance BJJ) as well.
Russian Kettlebell Strength Training
The Dragon Gym offers several Kettlebell classes per week, all taught by certified Russian Kettlebell instructors. In addition, Dragon Gym hosts three to four Kettlebell meets per year. For more information about the Kettlebell Program at Dragon Gym, please visit: https://www.dragongym.com/practice_areas/exton-pa-russian-kettlebell-classes.cfm
Kettlebell classes are held several times throughout the week for your convenience. Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM, Monday and Wed at 5 PM, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 PM and 7PM. Call 610-363-7575 to schedule a consultation and find out how you can get your first month of training for free.
The kettlebell or girya (Russian) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. A favorite tool of the strongmen of old, the kettlebell has enjoyed a revival of late. Many companies have begun to produce their own brands of kettlebells and kettlebell exercise programs.
Proponents of the kettlebell consider it to be the ultimate tool for all-around fitness and cross-training benefit. Kettlebell workouts increase strength, endurance, agility and balance, challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements.
The sport of kettlebell lifting or girevoy has been nationally recognized and played in Russia for decades, and its competitive exercises are the 'Two Kettlebell Jerk' and 'One Kettlebell Snatch'; performed in that order for ten minutes each. The competitor with the highest overall score wins.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
What does MMA mean?
What is meant by Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and No Holds Barred (NHB)?
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) generally refers to training or competition in a developing sport. MMA is a relatively new term used to describe combat sports which variously blend elements of striking and grappling with fewer restrictions than historically legal. MMA-style training is probably the safest form of physical preparation for a real-life NHB attack. A simple principle of MMA training is to allow the most options while preserving safety. Certain eye and joint attacks, for example, are prohibited in practice. For more information about the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) program at Dragon Gym Martial Arts in Exton PA visit: https://www.dragongym.com/practice_areas/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-classes-in-pennsylvania.cfm
No Holds Barred (NHB) refers to ‘any fight that occurs between two or more people in an unregulated setting’. The name probably comes from catch wrestling in which all techniques were allowed, thus no holds were barred from use in the match. In practice this means self-defense or ‘street fighting’ and has no rules or referee, at least while the fight is occurring. All true fighting arts as well as newer systems such as JKD and Krav Maga have been designed to address unrestricted NHB situations.
MMA as a sport is evolving. The various fight leagues (Pride, K1, UFC, IFL, etc.) can be thought of as testing grounds for various combative techniques and styles. Conditioning methods will also continually undergo natural selection. It has rapidly become obvious that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the world’s most advanced ground fighting style. Striking has been influenced by western boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing especially. The RKC™ system of kettlebell training is revolutionizing conditioning for all athletes.
The Dragon Gym MMA Class is held in a dojang, a training hall for the traditional Korean martial arts. Please show proper respect for the Dragon Gym and its members by removing your shoes, bowing before entering and leaving the training area, and refraining from loud or profane language.
The safety of all participants is our chief concern. Do not hesitate at any point to stop if you perceive it to be unsafe to continue. Observe all warnings and take all precautions to ensure your own safety and that of your training partners. Please bring appropriate protective gear based on the amount of contact you are willing to participate in. At a minimum, please bring and wear a mouthpiece as needed.
Class will focus on developing combative skills, primarily striking and techniques that blend grappling and striking such as stand-up clinch fighting.
Physical Fitness and Sports Performance
The Performance Lab at Dragon Gym was created with one goal in mind, to help you be your best. Your goals are as important to us as they are to you and with our expert leadership you will be on the right path to achieve them. Our staff has years of formal education, certifications, and decades of combined experience in strength and conditioning. Whether you are a student athlete looking to boost your level of performance or an “average Joe” wanting that change in your life the Performance Lab at Dragon Gym is your answer. https://www.dragongym.com/practice_areas/personal-training.cfm
Tai Chi / Soft Arts
The Tai Chi Classes at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridaysat 9:30 AM, Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, and Saturday at 9 AM.
- Low impact, but yields aerobic and weight bearing benefits
- Relieve Stress
- Improve Balance
- Enhance Focus
- Attain Overall Mental and Physical Health
Tai Chi is an ancient system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury. The constant weight shifts train balance and body awareness, leading to confident ease of movement within the form and in everyday life. Tai Chi is a physical exercise that focuses the mind, while conditioning the body. Practicing twenty minutes a day dissipates stress and reduces stress-related debilities, increases stamina, and strengthens the body and will.
Western Science recognizes the following benefits of practicing Tai Chi: increased oxygen uptake and utilization (more efficient breathing), reduced blood pressure, slower declines in cardiovascular power, increased bone density, increased strength and range of motion of joints, greater leg strength, knee strength, and flexibility, reduced levels of stress hormones during and after practice, improved immune function, and heightened mood states.
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