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About Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy
JUJUTSU MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING FOR ALL AGES

If you're searching for a reputable Jujutsu martial arts school near Chicago, look no further.

At Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy we are committed to helping our students reach their full potential through the art of Jujutsu (Gyawn Atiko Jujutsu ). We believe anyone can improve their body, mind, and spirit through the power of martial arts. We offer Jujutsu and boxing,  classes for all ages and experience levels. Our dedicated and professional instructors will guide you every step of the way in a safe, friendly, and controlled environment.


Ready to get started? Contact us today to learn more or to request your $10 trial class.

Give Us a Call: (708) 628-7668

Improve Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
JUJUTSU MARTIAL ARTS BENEFITS

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Our Talented Team of Martial Arts Experts
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

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Grand Master Darryl S .

CEO / Founder of Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy

Soke of Gyawn Atiko Jujutsu

Forty-eight-plus years of martial arts training

President / Founder of The Universal Martial Artist International Association U.M.A.I.A.

2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient President J Biden Jr.

2017 Global Peace Award recipient

2017 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee

Five-time World Grappling Champion 

 International Black Belt certification

Internationally Accredited Martial Arts School Charter

2024 Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee

2023 Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors Inductee

Cover of The Deadly Art of Survival Magazine 15th edition which is the #1 selling martial arts magazine worldwide on Amazon

Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy was voted 2024's best Martial Arts School in Chicago by Distinguishedteaching.com

 
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Assistant Instructor Endiah M.

Endiah has been practicing martial arts since she was 6 years old. She studied under Grand Master Darryl Starks renowned Jujutsu expert. Assistant Instructor Endiah holds a Yellow belt in GYAWN ATIKO Ju-Jutsu. She also leads classes for youth.

Specializations:
• Assistant Instructor
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Jr. Dragons Assistant Instructor, Nicolas H.

Nicolas has been studying Gyawn Atiko for 5 years. He plays soccer, and baseball, and is an aspiring pilot for the United States Airforce.

Specializations:
• Junior Assistant Instructor
 
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REQUEST YOUR $10 TRIAL CLASS!

Contact us today for a $10, 60-minute introductory lesson with one of our instructors.
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