Dragon Martial Arts Academy

Dragon Martial Arts Academy Tae Kwon Do, Kumdo and Hapkido Martial Arts. Master Marty is a certified Master Instructor/Examiner through the Kukkiwon, which is the headquarters of TaeKwonDo

I started my martial arts training in 1977 studying Judo in middle school in Fort Lupton, Colorado. In 1993 I started training Tae Kwon Do in Alexandria, Minnesota. I became a First Degree black belt in 1995 and Second Degree in 1998. During this time I Met Grand Master Kevin(who was then Mr. Kevin) and trained with him in our parent gym. I opened a gym in Glenwood in 1995. Due to spacing issues I

relocated this gym to Starbuck, MN. I opened a second gym in Brooten, MN in 1997 and a third one in Melrose, MN in 1999. I Left Tae Kwon Do in 2002, when I relocated to Southern Minnesota for work and turned the gyms over to Master Kevin. I then relocated to Northern Minnesota and trained sporadically, as my work load allowed, in Thief River Falls MN, from 2010 to 2017. I resumed full time Tae Kwon Do training In 2017 here in Alexandria. I passed the 4th Degree Master test on February 2nd, 2019. I received my First Degree black belt in Hapkido on August 11th, 2000. I received Second Degree black belt in Hapkido on April 1st, 2018 and received Third Degree black belt on July 1st 2020. I started training in Kumdo on April 4th, 1998. I am currently training with Master Myung Min of the Sung Moo Kumdo Academy, currently learning the art of SilJun DoBup which is the art of drawing and cutting with the sword.

Our Newest Brown Belt and Blue Belt
06/19/2026

Our Newest Brown Belt and Blue Belt

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day!!!

The 13 Folds
While Public Law does not assign an official meaning to the specific folds, a widespread and deeply respected tradition attributes 13 symbolic meanings to them. Each fold represents a fundamental American ideal or historical value
• 1st-3rd Folds: Symbolize life, belief in eternal life, and honor for veterans who served and departed.
• 4th-7th Folds: Represent trust in God, the nation, allegiance, and tribute to the Armed Forces.
• 8th-10th Folds: Honor the fallen, womanhood/mothers, and fathers who gave their children to defend the country.
• 11th-13th Folds: Represent divine/biblical principles, with the final fold leaving the stars uppermost to recall the national motto, "In God We Trust".
The Shape of the Fold
Once completely folded and tucked, the flag takes on the appearance of a tricorne hat. This shape is a nod to the Revolutionary War, specifically honoring General George Washington's soldiers and Captain John Paul Jones's sailors, commemorating those who preserved the nation's foundational rights.

Congratulations to these students for their hard work and passing to their next level!
05/22/2026

Congratulations to these students for their hard work and passing to their next level!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all Our Mom's wherever they may be!!

Kumdo Class this Friday at 7pm at RRTKD in Fargo
05/04/2026

Kumdo Class this Friday at 7pm at RRTKD in Fargo

CongratulationsMaster Marty!OH Dan
04/18/2026

Congratulations
Master Marty!
OH Dan

04/18/2026

Today is the day! Good luck
Master Marty!

04/15/2026

Master Marty is testing for 5th Dan on Saturday!

Wish him good luck!

Testing starts at 10am and you are welcome to come watch.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter !!!

Miss Violet did well at the tournament
03/31/2026

Miss Violet did well at the tournament

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Viking Plaza Mall Suite 125
Alexandria, MN
56308

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Monday 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm

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