Our Story
Blue Dragon Martial Arts was established in 2001 by Sensei Mike Tolhurst. Currently, it is under ownership of fellow student, Sensei Dat Le who introduced new forms of Martial Arts to a previous full Karate School.
BDMA offers teaching in multiple different forms of Martial Arts - Shotokan & Kempo Karate, Little Dragons Karate, Kickboxing, Freestyle Training & More. Sensei Dat offers all kinds of classes to students, so you can be sure to find a class you love.
BDMA highlights on the importance of Martial Arts Training in the real world. Sensei Dat believes no matter how experienced or old you are, everyone should be able to take classes at Blue Dragon.
Sensei Dat Le
Sensei Dat started his journey in Martial Arts at a young age. Dat first trained in Tae Kwon-Do, but as time moved on he transitioned to Karate under the teaching of Mike Tolhurst; the initial founder of Blue Dragon Martial Arts.
During this time, Dat has competed all across Alberta and other parts of Canada. He has achieved up to his 3rd degree black belt, as of November 1st, 2022. He's worked for multiple achievements and the opportunity to compete at championships all before the age of 20. Sensei Dat earned his spot on Team Canada to compete in 2018 WKC (World Karate Commission), where he earned a Silver Medal in Ottawa, Canada and Dublin, Ireland.
He has also trained in multiple cities & countries, including Thailand, Vietnam & Singapore, with well-known fighters. He's won first place in multiple new forms of Martial Arts, including Kickboxing, Grappling & most recently, his first cage fight in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
Dat knew from a young age that his biggest passion is Martial Arts and is more than willing to pass on his knowledge and skills with all his students.
*Video created by Brayten Kesler
Sensei Jenn
Sensei Jenn has been studying Martial Arts since she was 5 years old. She started with Shotokan karate, competing throughout her childhood and teenage years. Along the way earning medals, trophies and grand champions in Kata, Sparring, Weapons Sparring and Kickboxing.
Sensei Jenn earned her Jr. Blackbelt at 15 and her full first degree Blackbelt at 16. In 2012, Sensei Jenn trained in WTF Taekwondo and in December of that year endured a 24 hour blackbelt test to earn her black belt in Taekwondo as well.
Sensei Jenn teaches the ages 4 & 5 Little Dragon Class on Tuesdays. She loves being able to pass down her knowledge and passion to the littles.