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The Dragon Gym is a Martial Arts Organization committed to the promotion of Self-Defense, Physical Fitness and Personal Development. We have been serving the residents of Exton, West Chester, Downingtown, Chester County, PA and beyond for over 35 years. Founded by Grand Master Chae Goh ( 9th Dan ) in the early seventies, the school is currently run by Somnath Sikdar, Lawrence Beck, and Chris Taylor A dynamic team that has trained together in Traditional Martial Arts since childhood and have now dedicated themselves to serving the community by spreading the benefits of martial arts in this modern era. To make Dragon Gym synonymous with Martial Arts, Health, and Fitness in Chester County Community, and make this community the healthiest in the nation.
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Nova B.

12/18/2015

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Thank you. The words hardly seam adequate enough to express my gratitude to The Dragon Gym for the outstanding learning experience they have provided for my son. Their expertise, commitment, focus, and passion for the martial arts and their students have made them an outstanding positive example. I am very pleased with the powerful experience my son has gained as a student.

I enjoy watching the instructors lead their classes with a positive and disciplined attitude. By regularly verbalizing how well the students are doing they are able to build the confidence and self-esteem each student. This enables their students to focus, understand and learn quickly. They genuinely care about each student and strive to help them be their best. The Dragon Gym has earned my respect and admiration as a great role model.

Since my son started the Tae Kwon Do program at the Gym, he has developed a wealth of positive attributes that directly affect his daily life. I am very proud of my son for the way he now presents himself. I truly believe Tae Kwon Do has made my son a better person. He has learned to stay focused more at home and also in the classroom; he has more self-confidence in himself with routine tasks and obstacles that may come his way; and he has become more respectful of himself and others.

If you are looking for a Tae Kwon Do facility that strives to do their best at teaching their students exceptional skills and a positive attitude, than look no further.

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Jari S.

12/09/2015

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I started at Dragon Gym in April of 2011 in the Muay Thai program. When I started I

was pretty out of shape. I was not doing any regular physical activity and weighed 268 lbs. My diet was not helping the situation as I was basically eating whatever I wanted to all the time. It was not easy, but after the first few months I could start seeing changes. I was working hard at the gym and it was paying off. As of right now, I am around 240 lbs. I feel tremendously better and am able to do things I could not do last year. I think the biggest impact Dragon Gym has had on me has been mentally. The way the Muay Thai program is taught is extremely helpful inside and outside the gym. When you think of Muay Thai, people may think that it is something like a “self-defense” class or just a workout. There are several different techniques in Thai Boxing which are not easy to learn or execute correctly. It is strange to describe it, but it is a lot easier to learn it because of the methods used for teaching it. I am not just standing in front of a heavy bag and kicking it over and over. The movements are all broken down and gone over.



Once I actually started getting it, my confidence went through the roof. I now have the ability, mentally, to overcome any challenge. Whether it is in the gym and learning something new or at work and being faced with obstacles, I am able to say I can do it! I think Dragon Gym is the best place for any individual to go and achieve personal goals. A person could come in and start Muay Thai, or any of the other teachings at any point and go to any other gym. There is one aspect which I do not think can be found at too many places. Dragon Gym is a family!



When I initially started, I did not know any of the people I was training with. However, I was welcomed with open arms. There was no judgment being passed. If I was doing something wrong, somebody was always there to help out. There was no selfishness or people saying “I am better than you”. All this led to an amazing journey which is still being continued. This program has changed my life completely and I can honestly say I would not have been able to make these changes without the support of Dragon Gym and Coach Lonnie Beck. You gain much more than training partners her, you gain and family members!

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Phone: (610) 363-7575

Address: 267 S Whitford Rd, Exton, PA 19341

Website: http://www.dragongym.com

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