Master Tyler is AMAZING!! Thank you for making my [nearly 6 year old] toddler's intro classes so memorable. Your patience is unmatched!! ------------------------------------------------- Fast Forward: My daughter has been with Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy just a few weeks shy of 2 months. Each week she eagerly comes in to train and greatly looks forward to her interactions with the instructors. My child is a ball of energy who has issues with standing still and is consistently fidgeting. Her father and I chose to look into taekwondo in hopes of instilling more structure and focus into her life and we could not be happier with our decision thus far. Each class is slightly different from the last but there is always a level of repetitiveness in order for the students to lock in on techniques. The class vibes are fun & exciting but also provides strictness that instills discipline & self control. I appreciate the level of effort the staff puts out starting from day 1. Whether you have been with Blue Dragon for months or years on end VS stepping on the mat for the very first time, you are greeted and acknowledged by name. Each student is cared for and assessed by the instructors who note students' characteristic as opposed to being lost in a sea of pupils. 5/5 stars. THANK YOU to Master Tyler for your kind spirit, great skill, and amazing level of patience. Without you, this may not be possible!! My child's personality isn't for the faint hearted and you make it look easy. You're an MVP! read more

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My son has attended Blue Dragon for years and we have seen so much growth in his self-confidence, ability and discipline. Highly recommend.

Grand Master Thac is a wholesome leader. He is involved in many projects to promote TKD, but is still involved in the classes and development of each student. His three children help teach classes and maintain the rigor that GM Thac demands. At Blue Dragon athletes have many oportunities to compete in tournaments and dojo events. The Blue Dragon family has always kept clean and safe facilities but with COVID-19 they rose up and implemented more procedures to ensure everyones health and safety. Every person entering the school gets their temperature checked. There are many hand sanitizing stations around the dojo. Everyone wears masks and face shields while training. They also continue to provide classes and tournament oportunities through zoom. Blue Dragon is the best. read more

Master Thac and his associates that help teach taekwondo are all passionate, professional and knowledgeable. My daughter did the one month trial there and I really wanted to continue her after such a positive learning experience. HOWEVER**** I am taking off a star because cannot bring myself to do continue here because the office manager Elaine Ngo has left a bad taste in my mouth on multiple occasions. For being an office manager she does not respond to emails in a timely matter..... if at ALL. She has zero customer service skills and it makes me feel like she could care less for my business. For now, I will appreciate what we learned from the informative fast paced one month trial and look elsewhere. Thanks Master Thac and staff...just want to give you this insight because I'm probably not the only one turned off by her non caring non communicative ways read more

Grand Master Thac is a great teacher! I would highly recommend Blue dragon academy. He gives his attention to all his students . His work ethic is incredible The staff is great and very helpful . They promptly answers to all my queries. My son enjoys his classes and is learning a lot . Master is very professional and personally takes the classes . He not only teaches martial art but teaches in depth knowledge of building a good character and discipline . It's a great academy to learn a lot ! read more

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is more than just a martial arts school, it is an actual family. This school has been a staple of the South Bay for over 20 years now, having first been located in Santa Clara and then a smaller studio in Milpitas before moving into the current school. Master Thac Nguyen is an all around great guy who cares about the overall development of his students in regards to martial arts, scholastic pursuits, as well as personal life. It's no surprise that you will see students stay long after they get their black belts to teach a new class of students. I myself have been a student for over 10 years now. Although my personal life has caused me to move away for college, work, law school, and now work again, when I'm back in the South Bay I always stop by for a workout and it's wonderful to see familiar faces of former white belts now wearing colored belts. Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is a family, and I certainly feel like an older brother. read more

Master Thac is a hands on instructor - he almost always teaches the classes. He instill in the kids the principles of Tae Kwon Do and encourages them to apply those same principles in their daily lives. Students are also taught basic self defense techniques. A great teacher challenges his students to do better and Master Thac certainly does that. The staff is great! Elaine is always willing to assist. The other instructors are very good as well and are also inspirational with their own impressive academic and professional achievements. They offer one month trial for $99 which includes the uniform. Blue dragon also offers incentives for the children. Lots of prizes for the kids to try to earn. read more

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Sorry this is not about food guys. However, this is often better than food, sort of... it's not only about a sport for physical well being, it's mindset, self confidence, attitude also counts. Today I'm presenting you the Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy. Grand Master Thac is not only holding the record of achieving 7th Degree black belt in Taekwondo at the youngest age, he has been teaching Taekwondo martial art for over 20 years. Grand Master Thac teaches Taekwondo for physical well being, self defense, he emphasizes in clarity of the mindset, self confidence, better attitude. Why do I strongly recommend Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy to you? Because it's the best you can find. Look at the achievements and the quality of training below, you'll soon discover. BDT Academy & Instructors: http://www.bluedragonacademy.com/index_files/instructors.htm The Milpitas Post: http://extras.themilpitaspost.com/whoswho/nguyen-thac/index.html ...... beside Thac is my cousin, I stayed at his place on my 6th grade's summer, learning from his dad, Grand Master Chinh. We had a wonderful time. Thac has a younger brother, I remember Thac had masterred an aikido standing position which both his brother and I could never join force to make him move an inch back then. We have the same great grand parent! My dad and his dad were buddy buddy. So why wouldn't I recommend such a great cousin like my Grand Master Thac? read more

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I'm incredibly happy we found Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy! Grand Master Thac is incredible with the students. Not only does he teach Taekwondo, but important life lessons. He challenges his students to push beyond their limits and beams with pride when he sees them succeed. My son is fairly new to the program but he thoroughly enjoys it and we feel like part of the Blue Dragon family. Highly recommend!! read more

Extremely pleased with the Little Ninja program 3-4 years old! It may not be for everyone, but it sure was a good fit for my child who is a ball of energy - who likes to climb and yell. As a parent, it feels good to see your child stretch, grow and excel - and have fun! The program is challenging in a good way. I love the student creed - it stands for respect and discipline. Master Thac is a passionate teacher with several years experience. He has fun with the kids. His family is involved in the school. We participated in the Olympics, and it was a well organized event that our family enjoyed. Next, we will participate in belt testing. It's an amazing feeling to see your kid's face light up to win at the Olympics after doing his best! We're very proud of our youngster and the opportunity for him to experience working towards a goal and succeeding! read more

Master Thac Nguyen is an upstanding instructor who teaches Taekwondo passionately. He is not only an extremely knowledgable martial artist but also a quality individual with a good sense of ethics. I practice Taekwondo with Master Nguyen in the evening adult class. read more

This is a great school and everybody is really friendly. I came here after i left atc, and i sticked to it. This is really a good school for students. read more

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My girls have been with Blue Dragon TKD Academy for two and half years by now. I came to great appreciation what Blue Dragon offers to my kids especially during this unprecedented difficult time. The five tenets of Taekwondo were in full display throughout the whole time of Covid-19. The Master of Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy demonstrates his teachings through actions. He stays current with city, county, and state regulations on daily basis. Whenever there is a change in regulations, he fights the chance to made sure his students get to practice in-person within code of conduct and regulations. Multiple sessions of Zoom classes are provided on daily basis. Students who want to practice more than one class can enjoy the benefit logging in as many as they want. The on-site outdoor training class takes tremendous efforts to set up the tents, set up the matts, set up all the electronic equipment and this is done daily. My kids enjoy the in-person on-site training, but when the regulation changes and they cannot practice in-person and on-site, they utilize Zoom classes as much as possible. My kids learned to stay flexible while being fully committed to their sport. Situation changes and it is outside of their control, they continue practicing the sport through whatever the means Master provided. There is clear difference between practicing on-site vs. Zoom, but my kids never stopped practicing however different and however difficult. My kids and I are truly grateful that Blue Dragon not only open for business, they are open for change, they are adaptive to change, they stay on top of change without being shut down by change. Many of my friends' kids no longer practicing any martial art because their school are fully shut down and no longer in business. Blue Dragon, thanks for being the rock to my kids! read more

My daughter has been here for only a few months but I could already see tremendous improvement. There is a reason why this school has produced a lot of international and national champions. This academy is always packed with students. Yes, the lead instructor Master Thac Nguyen does speak a lot during class, but that's because he not only teaches TKD but life lessons as well. I appreciate him for that as it is also what I teach my daughter at home. Martial arts is not all about fighting. I guess other reviewers think its BS because they don't believe in what he is saying, or their kids don't have the discipline to be in this academy. If you want your kid to learn "fighting" instead of the the all around discipline associated with TKD, then don't bring them to this school. Otherwise, if you believe that TKD is about building character and discipline in conjunction with martial arts, then this school is the best. read more

Blue Dragon Taekwondo is one of the greatest things I've ever invested in!! It is the BEST --and that itself is an understatement. First of all, BDTKD is the real deal. You learn REAL martial arts that is recognized by Kukkiwon, also known as the World Taekwondo Headquarters. With that being said, you are NOT paying for illegitimate training. BDTKD teaches the perfect balance of Olympic style taekwondo and traditional taekwondo. BDTKD has given me so many experiences/memories to look back on. Competition, demonstrations, promotion testings, and the studio events really bond the students and staff together. It's not just about a place where you go to learn martial arts, but it is a place where you develop relationships with others and in a way, create a tight-knit family. Many of my most treasured moments have been because of BD. Grandmaster Thac is an amazing instructor and mentor, and I truly admire the way he runs the studio. He knows how to push you to your full potential, strengthen your weaknesses, and inspire you to work your best And not only is he very knowledgeable about taekwondo but about many aspects of life as well. He teaches and applies many important principles that we often overlook. He is also very approachable, reliable, and always willing to help!! All those years at BDTKD has matured me so much and changed me for the better. It is definitely worth it. Although now that I am away for school, I miss BDTKD a lot and I hope the future students will be able to be influenced the way it has affected me. I love BDTKD! :) read more

My 4 year old son has been coming here for over a year and loves it. The instruction, the philosophy and people are great. On a daily basis, both my son and I try to follow the student creed. "I listen to my parents. I listen to my teachers. I'm kind, honest, dedicated, motivated and I want to be the best!" read more

I used to train at Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy and I have grown so much since training at this school. I believe it is the best Taekwondo school in the Bay Area because Master Thac is very dedicated and has the ability to inspire and motivate others to work hard to achieve success. He is very hardworking and wants his students to succeed not only in this sport, but in the outside world as well. He teaches his students about self discipline, perseverance, integrity, and humility. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to learn Taekwondo as well as gain something positive, mentally and physically from this form of martial art. read more

I do not train here, but know one of the instructors that do. I've been here on many occasions and the lead instructor, Master Thac Nguyen, is a down to earth gentlemen. When he gave his speech prior to promoting one of his students to a 3rd Dan Black Belt, I realized how deep and philosophical he was. It showed that he teaches not only Martial Arts, but also teaches a lot of life lessons. He is a wise gentlemen far beyond his years. If I had a kid, I'd definitely send him to Blue Dragon TKD because I know he'll be in good hands. On second thought, if I had a kid I'd probably teach him Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and a little Muy Thai myself but you should send your kid to this school because I'm not taking students. read more

Both my kids are enrolled and even though we moved quite a distance away we still drive to this school. Unlike a number of other schools Master Thac teaches classes himself. He always takes the time to teach the kids not only martial arts but also character defining principles and street smarts. read more

My daughters have been going to Blue Dragon for a few years now, and Blue Dragon has been doing a great job even during the whole pandemic situation and taking initiative in trying times like this. Grandmaster Nguyen, along with some of the instructors such as Tyler, Derek, Caitlyn, Sahaana (as well as some other black belts) have been helping out teaching classes and coaching students through Zoom. Grandmaster Nguyen stays current and on top of the COVID guidelines and provides great opportunities to the students to train in person as per the mandated rules and guidelines. BDTKD has always made a point of giving the students opportunities to work on their leadership and people skills, which isn't something that commonly seen in other martial arts studios. Even though the COVID situation has restricted the way the students attend practice, Blue Dragon has done a great job in terms of organizing classes and schedules. They have also been encouraging the students to practice at home through engaging activities. Congratulations to Grandmaster Nguyen and Blue Dragon TKD for continuing to keep up the Spirit of Teakwondo thriving even during this trying times. read more

Is the instructor good at fight? Yes...but Guys! don't go there. I have to agree with Agnes. This place is a money making business. Thac teaches every class because he is too cheap to hire real help. He gets so tired of teaching all these classes that he used most of the class time to BS to the kids. A 45 minutes class can include what he so call "Discipline". If I want to discipline my kids I do it at home, I bring them in to learn Thai Kwan Do. The higher the belt test is, the more it costs. We will quit after this pre-pay 1 year plan. My kids are not learning much after 9 months being in his class. read more

This place is only a money making business. What a greedy master! There are too many colored belts, and most of them are not the official belts color. Getting a belt is very expensive so you need to pay huge money until you get your black belt. I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants to learn real Taekwondo. read more

A Waste of money, he does more talking than teaching martial arts, he tries to collect money every possible way he could. My kid has been there for almost a year now, learned nothing from him, he and his friend will quite after the 1 year pre-paid membership is over. You know he only pays attention to the demo team, for which a team that perform and demo for him for free while still paying tuition. BDTKD to me is not a real deal, he does not teach practical martial arts, he does more BS during the class then actual teaching you how to punch or kick, no! he does not give individual attention, he is only nice to the kids that help him for free. He invented all these belt colors that don't exist in martial arts, why? because he decided to give everyone a tests and charges 80 to 100$ for each test. So he needs to invent all these colors in order to trick you into giving him more money...HE DOES NOT TEACH! read more

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is absolutely amazing. About 15 years ago, I started training with Grandmaster Thac Nguyen. I am practicing today and could not love the school, philosophy, community, and families of Blue Dragon any more than I do now. Enrolling my daughter there has been the best decision I have made thus far in her development. She has gained a tremendous amount of confidence, enthusiasm and love for TKD. The sport has evolved into a way of life for her over the years. She eagerly accepts challenges faced in academic settings, other sports, and musical environments, and I attribute her successes to the TKD training she received and is currently receiving at Blue Dragon. She has been inspired by Blue Dragon to perform her best and competition has made her into a strong individual. Like most other TKD schools, students practice and after time, test for higher ranks with quarterly belt promotions. Unique to Blue Dragon is that the Grandmaster is present and actively teaches every class! This is a privilege that the students take time to enjoy. There are black belt instructors helping to teach the class in smaller groups at times, and the Grandmaster is always nearby and keeps a watchful eye on every student. His passion for teaching was evident to me from the first day of training. I cannot imagine enrolling my daughter anywhere else. Blue Dragon offers a trial month to all new students, which I highly recommend. This will provide all prospective students time to experience the training for themselves. TKD is a family sport. Parents, do consider enrolling yourselves in addition to your children! One day, you may find yourself competing in tournaments, too. I didn't think I would compete, but it happened! read more