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Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Katy, Texas
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dragonsdensda.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 281-818-2035
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Mark is an amazing instructor with a diverse background in self defense and definitely the type of school for all skill levels .”
Other martial arts here
“I'm currently a stunt and Brazilian jiu-jitsu student of Professor Mark Dong!”
“I did a self defense class with Mark and I enjoyed it , he is very experienced, knowledgeable and you want to be in a class with someone with that caliber .”
What members say
“Professor Mark is an amazing instructor that has extreme patience and an incredible way of relative to a variety of learning styles.”
“I highly recommend Mark as an instructor for all your self-defense classes or education to keep you and your family safe.”
From the reviews
Mark Dong came and taught a self defense class for myself and staff and we had a blastttt! Mark is an amazing instructor. We are definitely going to do a refresher a few times a year.
Mr. Mark Dong is an excellent instructor when it comes to self defense and weapons. He is an expert in a wide range of martial arts and demonstrates proficient knowledge on pretty much every weapon you can think of.
Always a fun class with Professor Mark! He does a great job of making everyone feel welcome, and finds a way to make you laugh and smile even while sweating!
I took an LTC class with Mark. It was a small group which made it easy to interact and ask questions. Mark used practical examples and a common sense approach to illustrate potential decision making scenarios.
New to kickboxing? Start at Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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