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Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Katy, Texas
Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- Level classes Level 1–5 classes on the schedule — a graded curriculum that builds your skills step by step as you progress
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
- 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
“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 .”
“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!”
“Besides attending some of his stunt training classes from time to time, today I went to his Basic Pistol Training class.”
What students 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.”
“Mark used practical examples and a common sense approach to illustrate potential decision making scenarios.”
“He does a great job of making everyone feel welcome, and finds a way to make you laugh and smile even while sweating!”
“Now I can confidently say that will definitely be signing up for his tactical firearm classes!”
“Hosted an amazing Realtor Safety Class for Realtors in our area for CE credit, he kept it engaging and even showed us some hands on moves!”
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 Krav Maga? Start at Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors 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 a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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