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December 2019 by Misti Trahan
Best price, real life stuff being learned here. Not a game. Love the guy who runs it, very polite and professional. My son has been going for almost six months and his confidence has soared.
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August 2019 by Chad Malam
I've been going to Dragon Family for about 4 years now, and I'd say it was the best decision of my life to start attending. DFMAC carries on Bruce Lee's legacy by providing a learning environment that is welcome to all.
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March 2019 by Jarod Reisin
Professional yet family like atmosphere with many experts to help shape and encourage you to develop on the martial arts path. Be it the four eras of Jeet Kune Do, modified Wing Chun, Filipino martial arts, or MMA, this is your place. Very affordable. It has changed my life and I've only just begun.
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March 2019 by Jarod R.
I have been in attendance and studying under Sifu Bryan for more than a year now and honestly it has changed my life. I've always wanted to learn the art of Jeet Kune Do, ever since having been influenced philosophically by Bruce Lee in my late teens and now I am finally dedicated to this practice. Sifu has a direct lineage to Bruce Lee and it shows and that is important. He's a patient instructor and listens. It's a good time to be in KC area if you want to learn Jeet Kune Do because I think it's the only place you can learn it around here, let alone by a teacher who has been taught by one of Bruce Lee's students. There aren't many in the world. Though I used to live too far away, I finally moved close enough to Dragon Family to attend, and attend I have. There are day and night classes that both work with my varying schedule, allowing me to train on some nights and some days. I have 2 kids in different classes there, too. What we are taught revolves around the 4 different eras of JKD, including some Wing Chun. The classes are varied, with the necessary openness to question and discuss this scientific art. It was important to me that the teachers guide me but don't shackle me, as that would be quite the opposite to how I feel Bruce Lee developed this martial art in the first place. No way as way right? We even get homework assignments if we want. And after some time, you have the option to really develop through controlled sparring. I've also met good people there that are also on the same martial art path, which is pretty badass and gives variety in discussion and the ability to grow together and offer different insights. All in all, my only gripe is that I wish some classes were longer, like 4 hour sessions but I understand why that's not feasible. I'd also like weight training classes for beginners based on Bruce Lee's philosophy on physical development with workout equipment, and weights. But this is personal trainer stuff, not exactly martial arts. And I can do this outside of the kwoon. It is a martial arts center after all, not a boxing gym.
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December 2018 by Nick W.
Unimpressed... Driving to work today, I saw this gym again and thought I'd share my opinion. Over the summer my friend and I signed up for the week trial package. My first impression of this place was unclean and cluttered. There were chairs from some event or something everywhere and the bathrooms were disgusting. It was very awkward walking in to see there is no front desk and the owner/teacher resembled his environment. His appearance gives off a drug addict vibe. However, since the trial was a small fee, why not give it a try and see if I was wrong with my first impression. To no shock, the classes were disorganized and the students, only being 3 or 4 each class, stood around talking most of the time. Each class nobody really seemed motivated to do much. There is a mma class taught by an older gentlemen who seems to be more professional, but the class has low participation as well. I personally did not feel this gym was attempting to provide an exercise environment, improve it's current situation, or develop a strong class. All in all I would recommend looking into other gyms and not waste time or money here. Like
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September 2018 by Scott Gardner
I have taken my daughter here for 10 years and over the past 2 years noticed a real decline in the quality of teaching and safety. Sifu Bryan told me recently he does not do discipline in his classes, and this was pretty shocking to me since this is not what we were told when we joined years ago. He sets rules for sparring yet does not follow or enforce them. My daughter was injured recently as a direct result of this. I used to love this place, but now, it is unsafe for kids. I can not in good conscience recommend this place for any parent wanting to send their child to a martial arts class.
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May 2018 by Josh Sumner
Authentic Jeet June Do with direct lineage to Bruce Lee. Ip man style Wing Chun Kung Fu. Knowledgeable and patient instructors who want you to succeed. I just wish I knew about this place 8 years ago when I first moved to the KC area!
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July 2017 by Kareesa Campbell
Because my son love to do Kung Fu and I'm trying to get him in the school
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April 2017 by Zack Allen
Great martial art training and in my opinion from the greatest martial art. Class is as intense as what you bring with you. Jeet Kune Do is scientific street fighting. Think about it. This is the style developed by Bruce Lee to protect his own family not necessarily what you see in his movies. All ages and all backgrounds welcome. Come have fun, get in shape, and learn practical self defense locally. Also I'm there.
