DRAGONS DEN MARTIAL ARTS​

15 years Martial Arts training and teaching experience.

3rd Dan Black Belt American Tang Soo Do 
Extensive training in Grappling,

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing & Kickboxing.

A Weapons Practitioner Trained in Weapons such as

Japanese Sword (Iaido), Kamas, Bo/Staff, Nunchaku & Arnis/Kali

Mr. Erik Rodriguez began his martial arts journey at the age of 24 as he excelled in the Martial Arts he Quickly found himself working and Managing the Martial Arts Studio in which he trained at, helping it to be one of the largest and successful schools in the San Fernando Valley. Over the years he has been trained by the Martial Arts Industries Association (MAIA) and learning to successfully Manage and Own a Martial arts studio as well as becoming a well rounded Martial Arts Instructor. He has had the honor of learning from the very best in the Martial arts world, learning teaching techniques from Grand Master Dennis Ichikawa Whom he credits as his Main mentor & Instructor. A true Ispiration In the Martial Arts, Grand Master Mark Cox (Americas Best Self Chatsworth Karate & Krav Maga) Teaching him to be Aggressive and Compassionate. And Master Jason Flame (MAIA Consultant & Owner of  the T.S.D.U.) Teaching him that a Martial Arts Studio Is a family and living environment in which the students & Values are what is most important.

Mr. Rodriguez teaching style is energetic and fun! Motivating every student to the attainable goal of BLACK BELT!
His passion and love for the Martial Arts has led him to devote his time to working with children and adults.

Over the years he has witnessed the good and bad aspects of the Martial Arts Business. As it gets tainted with Greed and Dishonor.

The goal of Mr. Rodriguez and Dragons Den Martial Arts is to offer practical and effective teachings, building strong individuals, at a price that everyone can afford.  He wishes to teach the true meaning of martial arts.