International Academy of Martial Arts Our Kitsilano Branch opened it's doors in March of 2002. Free trial classes available.
Local Head Instructor Sensei Amber Murphy has been a student of the Don Jitsu Ryu System for 17 years. Purple Dragon Founder Professor Don Jacob travels to conduct Grading Exams and Special Seminars in Spring & Fall of each year. Our Academy has won 'Best Martial Arts Studio' from 2010-2013 in the Georgia Straights Reader's Choice Awards. Programs in Don Jitsu (Karate/ Jiu Jitsu) are offered for ages 4-adult as well as Cardio Kickboxing 14+ and Flow Yoga.
03/11/2026
Highlights from Saturdays 24th Dojo Anniversary training & dinner! Thank you to our Grandmaster, PD international, Mark Spencer, and all the students past and present for your congratulations on Shihans 30th year in Purple Dragon, studying the martial arts!!! The slideshow was a great surprise organized by the Senseis & Senpai Paul.
02/08/2026
Happy birthday to Sensei Aries, one of our amazing teachers and warriors!!🥋🎉
01/17/2026
Happy Birthday Shihan Arnold King.
01/11/2026
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12/20/2025
Belt Change Ceremonies & Year-end party successfully completed! 🎉 Congratulations Kitsilano warriors 🥋 Last day of training for 2025 tomorrow. Dojo re-opens on January 2nd. Happy holidays!! ✨️
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10/16/2025
Happy birthday to our amazing Grandmaster, Professor Don Jacob!! Our teacher, mentor, and guide.
09/13/2025
Congratulations Purple Dragon Cayman Islands!
🥈 We did it, Purple Dragon family! 🥈
Thanks to YOUR incredible support, Purple Dragon Martial Arts has been voted Second Place in the Best of Cayman 2025 competition! 🥳
A huge shoutout to all our amazing members, parents, and supporters near and far, who took the time to vote for us—you are the heart of our dojo! 💜💪
This recognition belongs to every student, family, and friend who makes Purple Dragon such a strong and inspiring community. We’re so proud of this achievement and excited to keep growing with all of you!
💜 Thank you, Cayman!
09/11/2025
FREE TRIAL in Don Jitsu Ryu (karate/jiu jitsu) age 2-50+ and Kickboxing 14+
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07/30/2025
DEMO TEAM 2025 Thanks to everyone who came out for last Sunday's demonstration! Congratulations to the Kitsilano Showboat on its 90th year!! Video highlights coming soon🥋🙌
07/24/2025
Senpai Paul performs "The Ways of Purple Dragon" at the Kitsilano Showboat this Sunday 815pm🙌 We hope to see you there!
The Ways of Purple Dragon This music video was written using the words of Professor Don Jacob, the inspiring founder and creator of The Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu Martial Arts System...
07/24/2025
Purple Dragon Kits hits the stage this Sunday for Kitsilano Showboats 90th Anniversary Season! We hope to see you at 815pm! 🥋