About Us

Our Purple Dragon branch celebrated 5 years in the Kitsilano Community this past March. Head Instructor, Owner, Sensei Amber Murphy has been a student of founder Professor Don Jacob for over 11 years. Our Instructors teach Purple Dragon's style of Don Jitsu Ryu to ages 4-Adult. The eldest member in Vancouver is 74 years old! We also speciaize in cardio kickoxing, women's self denfese and private classes.

Purple Dragon is a community within the community that gives support in mental, physical and spiritual growth. Members gain confidence to apply in school, the work place and everyday life. Purple Dragon's Don Jitsu Ryu System is practiced by thousands in 12 countries around the world.
Our All Stars competition team travels internationally winning World Championships and is supported through the Purple Dragon Kitsilano Youth Society. Foremost, our main focus is quality Martial Arts, understanding the bunkais (applications) and the dynamnic terchniques of Don Jitsu Ryu.

Professor Don Jacob travels from World Headquarters in Trinidad twice a year to grade students and teach special seminars.