Purple Dragon Tequesta Academy of Don Jitsu Ryu

Purple Dragon Tequesta Academy of Don Jitsu Ryu delivers martial arts instruction and character education at 150 North Highway 1, Suite 9, in Tequesta, Florida. Teaching the international Don Jitsu Ryu System founded by Grandmaster Professor Don Jacob, the dojo serves students across Tequesta, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, and Palm Beach Gardens. Local instruction is directed by Shihan Albert Andrews, who leads classes aligned with traditional Don Jitsu Ryu standards. The curriculum integrates empty-hand strikes, defensive evasions, joint locks, and ground control through a structured Tell-Show-Do pedagogical method. Offerings include the SuperTots program for early learners, age-divided Kids Karate, Teen Martial Arts, Adult Self Defense, Cardio Kickboxing, and Family Martial Arts sessions. Training focuses on building physical coordination, mental focus, situational awareness, and practical defensive ability. Instructors emphasize traditional values, mutual respect, and student safety within a structured dojo environment. New practitioners can register for a one-week introductory trial for fifty dollars to experience the teaching style, meet the coaching team, and select appropriate training programs.