Welcome to Team Dragon
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy!
Our mission is to bring world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ instructions to the greater
North Shore Salem Ma area. We are the North Shore area’s premier source of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
and the only Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ)/Tim Burrill family affiliated school. Members will learn the techniques that have proven to be an effective martial art and self-defense system.
No Egos, No Politics, Just Great Training!
ABOUT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
(BJJ/BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and
especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position from
which to strike or submit an attacker. The system is based on the ideal of a
smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique to defend themself
from a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport
grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.
Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is
placed on performance, especially in competition.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy!
Our mission is to bring world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ instructions to the greater
North Shore Salem Ma area. We are the North Shore area’s premier source of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
and the only Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ)/Tim Burrill family affiliated school. Members will learn the techniques that have proven to be an effective martial art and self-defense system.
No Egos, No Politics, Just Great Training!
ABOUT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
(BJJ/BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and
especially ground fighting with the goal of gaining a dominant position from
which to strike or submit an attacker. The system is based on the ideal of a
smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique to defend themself
from a bigger, stronger assailant. BJJ can be trained for self defense, sport
grappling tournaments (gi and no-gi) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition.
Sparring and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is
placed on performance, especially in competition.
I have no martial arts experience and I’m intimidated to try a
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ class, will I get hurt?
Our classes are designed with safety in mind! You will learn the fundamentals
and techniques of BJJ in order to execute moves and drills safely and
effectively. Our instructors are fully involved with the class, making sure
all students are performing in a safe manner. All classes begin with a dynamic warm up and cool
down. You will leave class feeling better than when you
arrived!
Join us and start your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and experience a proven
martial arts program that is effective for anyone
regardless of size, age, or gender.
martial arts program that is effective for anyone
regardless of size, age, or gender.
WHY TRAIN AT TEAM DRAGON
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU/BJJ ACADEMY?
Fun – People enjoy the challenges of learning new skills while making new friends in a positive and supportive environment.
Functional – BJJ is one of the most practical martial arts you can learn.
Considered #1 for self-defense, and also an absolute requirement for MMA/Mixed Martial Arts.
Fitness – Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a strenuous activity that will get you in the best shape of your life.
THERE IS NOTHING - and I mean NOTHING – that compares to the kind of physical workout that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can provide! No other activity uses every limb and core muscle in so many dynamic ways. Nothing develops FULL-BODY endurance like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ.
I have always been active in athletics. I run, lift weights, and play basketball and lacrosse on occasion. Even with all that I was getting bored and frustrated with my workout routine. I had always loved martial arts and I earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do as a kid. I found Dragon Within Martial Arts and decided to take a trial week. I was hooked instantly! I started with only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but have since grown into boxing and Krav Maga as well. I find that it's an amazing workout and overall experience. The gym is clean and well outfitted with a large mat space, weight room, section of cage and numerous heavy bags. The instruction is top notch. Dennis, Mike and Alan are all in sync as instructors yet each brings a unique style to their lessons.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ) might seem intimidating for a female however at Dragon Within it is not. You are only pushed to your limit to maintain a safe workout. Everyone there, instructor and student alike, are there to help one another build their knowledge. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing workout, which I would recommend to anyone, male or female, looking to learn self-defense and get in great shape!
Tara Kelly
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95% of all self-defense situations end up on the ground or
in the grappling range.
YET Grappling remains the most neglected range of self-defense
in most martial art systems.
If you can’t defend yourself on the ground then you DON’T know how to
truly defend yourself. That’s where we come in.
95% of all self-defense situations end up on the ground or
in the grappling range.
YET Grappling remains the most neglected range of self-defense
in most martial art systems.
If you can’t defend yourself on the ground then you DON’T know how to
truly defend yourself. That’s where we come in.
I began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ at Dragon Within Martial Arts just over four years ago and it remains one of the best choices I've ever made. Along with losing over 40 pounds and increasing my self confidence, I've developed countless friendships while training at Dragon Within. Dennis and his staff of high level instructors have taught me so much and continue to help me improve all the time. The art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/BJJ has instilled a passion in me for learning new technique and pushing my body to its limits and that passion is mirrored by my training partners and instructors at Dragon Within Martial Arts. The friendly yet competitive atmosphere at our gym makes training both challenging and fun every single night and the respect for myself, instructors and training partners continues to grow all the time.
Gary Cole- Beverly, Ma
Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense system of predominately ground fighting and
grappling techniques. Jiu-Jitsu also consists of throws, takedowns, submission holds and joint-locks.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ) is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It has proven to the world to be one of the most efficient and realistic martial art and self-defense system.