Dragons Den MMA
About
Dragons Den MMA offers a comprehensive martial arts experience with a diverse range of disciplines taught by highly credentialed instructors. The gym provides training in Kajukenbo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Youth Muay Thai, Eskrima, women's Kickboxing, coed fitness classes, and yoga. With instructors holding black belts in multiple systems including Macalolooy Kajukenbo, Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima/Eskrido, and Team Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu, members receive expert guidance across striking, grappling, and weapons arts. The facility accommodates all skill levels from youth to adults through specialized programs like the Youth EJD (Emperado Jiu Jitsu Division) and Lady Dragons Fitness Kickboxing.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the immediate sense of family and hospitality that makes everyone feel welcomed and open to learning. They describe the instructors as being great with both kids and adults, helping shy children become confident, responsible, and disciplined individuals while making new friends. Reviewers highlight the strong community atmosphere where members become part of an amazing ohana, with specific appreciation for the variety of classes available. One member mentioned difficulty finding the gym's Facebook page, but this was mentioned alongside a five-star rating.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Pam N
7 months ago
Great skills taught here. Once you join, you're part of an amazing ohana. The instructors are great with the kids and adult members. Kids come in shy and quiet and as they get older, they break out of their shells. They become confident, responsible, disciplined and make new friends. Variety of classes for youth to adults, Kajukenbo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Youth Muay Thai, Eskrima, an all women's Kickboxing class and a coed fitness class. Oh and yoga too!
mike chilton
3 weeks ago
Great people, great training and facilities.
Agustin Michel-Valadez
2 years ago
Immediate sense of family and hospitality that will make anyone feel welcomed and open to learn
David Pattison
a year ago
I can't find the d.d. Facebook page
Andrew Engstrom
a year ago
Best dojo around...
Contact
2801 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 94587, USA
groupCoaches & Instructors
Jeff Macalolooy
Founder and Head Instructor
8th Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo; 5th Degree Black Belt, Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima/Eskrido; Full Instructor IMB Jeet Kune Do; Certified USA Wrestling Coach; Certified USA Boxing Coach
Founded Dragons Den in 1997. Began martial arts journey in 1980. Continues the vision of Kajukenbo's founders, incorporating Eskrima, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Jeet Kune Do concepts.
Liza Macalolooy
Chief Financial Officer, 'Lady Dragons' Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
Kajukenbo Green Belt
Tay Crivello
Instructor, Emperado Jiu Jitsu Division
Black Belt, Team Ralph Gracie
Grandson of Kajukenbo Grandmaster Joseph Emperado. Head competition coach for Team Ralph Gracie in San Francisco. Oversees BJJ program.
Bill Siegmann-Moore
Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Javier Enriquez
Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Talissa Noriega
Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training since 2007. Also head coach of the Itliong Vera-Cruz Middle School wrestling team. Teaches 6th grade.
Abraham DeVos
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo; Guru in Silat
Glen Rabang
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training with Professor Jeff for about 17 years since age 15. Teaches the mindfulness of training through mind, body, and spirit.
Elijah No
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training since 2002, with a break for U.S. Navy service. Also a dance teacher and performer. Previous training in Tae Kwon Do, Choy-Lay Fut, and Jeet Kune Do.
Josh Gastrock
Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training Kajukenbo since 2007; cross training in Boxing and Muay Thai. Currently studying nursing.
Stro Noori
Instructor
Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training for 15+ years. Also trains in Muay Thai and BJJ. Promoted to black belt in August 2018.
Jake Ruiz
Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training since 2012. Has 3 years of wrestling experience and currently trains in Boxing & Muay Thai.
Mylissa Lew
Instructor
Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training since 2002. Also has a background in wrestling, part of James Logan’s first girls wrestling team. Works as an esthetician.
Arnel Mendoza
Instructor
Teaches Kajukenbo Fi Kuen and Dragon Sticks.
Erik Gutierrez
Head Instructor for Youth EJD (Emperado Jiu Jitsu Division)
Purple Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Started no-gi jiu jitsu in 2009. Trains under Sensei Tay Crivello (Emperado Jiu Jitsu Division / Team Ralph Gracie).
Adrian Hernandez
Instructor
Black Belt, Macalolooy Kajukenbo
Training at DDMMA since age 5 in 2009. Teaches the Tiny Dragons (4-5 years old) class. Promoted to black belt in August 2021.
Vanessa Mendoza
Fusion Fitness Instructor
Teaches the Fusion Fitness strength and conditioning class.
Isaiah Fernandez
Aikido Instructor (Union City Aikido)
Offers Aikido separately from other DDMMA programs. Contact directly for Aikido.