Master Val is our head instructor, a fifth degree Taekwondo Black Belt, and the Korean Krav Maga director of New York. Master Val trains and instructs Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and more. He has trained Marines, Navy SEALs,  police officers, and FBI agents in his personal training and martial arts experience. Master Val holds our school to high standards of excellence and has over 35 years of teaching under his belt.

Coach Pito is 80 years old, and still moves like he's 18! He has trained multiple Golden Gloves Champions and professional boxers, and has also coached at the infamous Gleason's Gym for 30+ years.

Coach Mike is an outstanding and outgoing boxing coach/All Ability instructor! He has been boxing since he was 8 years old and has 20+ years of coaching experience, including NYPD Boxing Club, and more.

Coach Roberto is our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, a 20 year old BJJ purple belt with 8+ years of training, competing in the brown-black division. He's been competing for over 6 years, and is a multiple time gold medalist in several fight and grappling industries. He is also an IBJJF National gold medalist, and an ADCC competitor.

Coach Hailey is a Fargo Cadet National, 5-time city, 10-time All American, and Gotham City Champion. She also held 8th place at Lady Klippan in Sweden, and placed third at the World Team Trials. Our goal is to motivate our students to get on the mats in high school or even in an MMA cage, such as some of our Double Dragon prospects.

Coach Marvin has been training Muay Thai for 10 years and counting with many astounding coaches and fighters. He helps Double Dragon keep its energy and motivates our students to improve not just in martial arts but in every aspect of their lives.