Dragon Gym Children's Martial Arts and Summer Camps

Dragon Gym Children's Martial Arts and Summer Camps offers Children’s Martial Arts for ages 3-14 and Summer Camps for ages 4-13. The children’s martial arts program is Taekwondo-based and includes practical self-defense, fitness, confidence-building, discipline, and leadership development. The summer camps are held in summer weeks and include full-day and half-day options.

Programs

• Children’s Martial Arts — 3-14 · Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings; classes are age-specific · Taekwondo-based martial arts with practical self-defense, fitness, confidence-building, discipline, and leadership development.
• Summer Camps — 4-13 · Summer weeks; full-day and half-day options · Camp programs held at Exton, Berwyn, and Malvern locations.
• Adult Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido — Adult martial arts program.
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Gracie Jiu-Jitsu / BJJ grappling martial arts program.
• Muay Thai Kickboxing — Six days a week · Muay Thai kickboxing classes in Exton and Malvern, PA.
• Personal Training — Personal training program at Dragon Gym in Exton.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Current session: 2027 Summer Camps (Jun 14–Aug 20, 2027)

About the provider

Dragon Gym was founded in 1973 and has served Chester County for more than 50 years. Head instructors are Somnath Sikdar, Lonnie Beck, and Chris Taylor. Founder Chae Teok Goh is listed as 9th Dan Founder, and the page says Dragon Gym has won multiple awards. The programs are described as building confidence, focus, strength, self-esteem, discipline, leadership, self-defense, and healthy living.

All students start with a 3-Class Quick Start Program / Quick-Start Course. It includes 3 lessons. If after the first 3 classes a student decides martial arts isn't for them, a full refund is offered. Summer camp refund is available if plans change by April 1, 2027. Students do not need to be current DG martial arts students to enroll in summer camps. Beginner-friendly classes and camps are stated. Summer camps are recommended for children ages 6-13 for full-day and 4-6 for half-day.

What families say

“This program physically and psychologically has changed my son's life trajectory.” — Caralee C.

“Dragon Gym offers a nurturing environment where children engage in respectful martial arts challenges, fostering a safe space for skill development.” — Harmen Kingma

“My son’s confidence level, self-discipline, and respect for himself and others are noticeably so much better.” — Peggy Carroll-Henry

Last updated October 23, 2026.