Dragon Budo Jujutsu Martial Arts Academy

Dec 2023

My son has been a part of this dojo since 2020. He is now 10 and the highest ranking Junior Dragon. He is also a junior instructor for the newer kids. I myself most recently joined earlier this year. Grandmaster Starks and his amazing wife Julia have created a remarkable environment for adults and children to be challenged , become stronger mentally and physically and be a part of a growing family and legacy. Grandmaster Starks was most recently featured on the front cover of Deadly Art Of Survival (15th Edition) where his story can be read. I encourage anyone in the Chicagoland area to come visit their dojo, you will not be disappointed.

Aug 2023

This is a great place for anyone who is interested in learning martial arts or self defense. The staff and instructors are very professional and personable. You will learn how to overcome mental/ physical limitations. I highly recommend DBJ. By far the best Dojo to join in Chicago and Midwest.

Dec 2022

I am a current student of Hanshi Starks his energy his humbleness his overall enthusiasm to want to train those whom are truly serious and dedicated their time patience and effort to this Japanese African jujitsu art. He pushes you to your limit, pushes you to your inner greatness. I did not want to take up jujutsu from other instructors based on professionalism, and that he most certainly have. You will not regret paying for phenomenal instructions in this beautiful art of jujitsu. Sign up and get started as I’ve done.