Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school on Chicago’s South Side. Founder and Grand Master Darryl L. Starks Sr. created Gyawn Atiko Jujutsu and brings more than 48 years of martial arts training to the academy.

The school offers martial arts classes for children and adults. Gyawn Atiko Jujutsu teaches practical self-defense while building strength, discipline, confidence, and fitness. Beginners are welcome.

Students can also train in boxing and progressive karate. Boxing classes focus on technique, conditioning, endurance, and mental toughness. Progressive karate combines self-defense with character, focus, respect, and leadership development.

Dragon Budo Jujutsu also offers specialized programs. Senior self-defense classes help older adults improve balance, coordination, awareness, and personal safety. Yoga classes provide another way to build strength and mobility. The academy also offers limited-enrollment Balintawak Eskrima training.

Children’s classes combine martial arts instruction with lessons in discipline and confidence. Adult programs welcome both new and experienced students.

For anyone looking for martial arts classes in Chicago, Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy offers jujutsu, boxing, karate, self-defense, and fitness programs for a range of ages and experience levels.