Arizona Dragons Olympic Taekwondo Training Center is
owned and operated by Master Miguel Paredes, head coach
of Team Dragons.
Arizona Dragons Olympic Taekwondo Training Center is
owned and operated by Master Miguel Paredes, head coach
of Team Dragons.
Since 2011, Arizona Dragons has been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
About Coach Miguel Paredes:
Arizona was Coach Miguel Paredes began his martial arts career at the age of 16 after moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic. He obtained his first and second degree black belt in Sipal-Ki-Do under Master Jose Luis Cademartori (4th Dan in Sipal-Ki-Do, black belt in Sport Jiu-Jitsu and Brizilian Vale Tudo).
Coach Miguel Paredes holds his first, second (Kukkiwon) and third degree black belt in Taekwondo (WTF) under Seventh degree black belt and World Martial Arts Hall of Famer Grand Master Gregory V. Glover .
Coach Miguel Paredes received his 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo (WTF) from Grand Master William C. Ergle and Master David Lehmkuhl in 2011. Coach Miguel Paredes finally received his 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo from the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation in 2020.
Additionally Coach Miguel Paredes is:
A certified North American Sipal-Ki-Do instructor
A former student of Marcelo Mello, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rayler Gracie
A former John Jay College Taekwondo Team captain and competitor
A former Team X-CEL member and assistant coach to Master Fredrick Ryon
A state, national Olympic Teakwondo competitor
A certified USAT and AAU coach
CPR and First AID Certified
USAT Level I Coach
AAU Certified Referee
Coach Miguel Paredes has dedicated more than 29 years to teaching Silpaki-DO, Olympic Taekwondo and Self Defense throughout New York, Florida and Arizona.
As an instructor and coach, Coach Miguel Paredes is committed to providing quality martial arts instruction to every student and athlete, but more importantly teaching self respect, respect to others, and providing a family oriented program. Coach Miguel Paredes and all the Arizona Dragons Olympic Taekwondo Training Center Instructors and staff are committed to providing an elite Olympic Taekwondo training and Martial Arts experience. Arizona Dragons emphasizes discipline and respect throughout every class and competition.
We look forward to providing the best martial arts experience to you and your family!
Meet Our Instructors.
At Arizona Dragons Taekwondo, we truly believe that our instructors make the difference. Each instructor is dedicated to the success of every one of our students, helping them to become more fit, focused and confident. We specialize in creating meaningful and lasting relationships with all of our students, while constantly striving to be the best role models we can be
Martin Valenzuela
Martin Valenzuela
Master Instructor
Master Instructor
Master Martin Valenzuela holds his 1st,
2nd, 3er, and 4th, and Degree Black Belt
under Grand Master Jong Kil Kang
(9th Degree Black Belt and President of
the World Brother Taekwondo).
Master Martin Valenzuela holds his
5th Degree Black Belt under the World
Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation.
Martin Valenzuela has been with
Arizona Dragons since the beginning,
teaching and helping students reach
their highest levels.
Coach Samuel Osae Obeying
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor
Coach Sam is a 3er Dan in Kukkiwon.
Coach Sam is an AAU Certified Coach
and Member of Team Dragons.
Coach Sam has participated in many
tournaments throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Florida
and in State Qualifiers, and AAU Nationals Championships.
Coach Sam now is dedicating his time to
teach our students everything he has learned.
Coach Alexander Moxley
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor
Coach Alex started his Taekwondo journey in
Arizona Dragons Taekwondo
several years ago. He has
received his 1st and 2nd and 3er degree Black
Belt under Coach Miguel and Kukkiwon.
Coach Alex is Member of Team Dragons.
Coach Alex has participated in many tournaments throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and
New Mexico.
Coach Alex now is dedicating his time to
teach our students everything he has learned
through out the years while he is also attending
the Arizona State University.
Coach Alexis Montoya
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor
Coach Alexis started her Taekwondo journey in
Arizona Dragons Taekwondo several years ago.
She received her 1st degree Black
Belt under Coach Miguel and Jidokwan.
Coach Alexis is a Member of Team Dragons.
Coach Alexis has participated in many tournaments throughout Arizona.
Coach Alexis is now dedicating her time to
teach our students everything she has learned through out the years while she is attending the Arizona State University and is teaching at Chandler High School.
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