Dragon Phoenix Kung Fu

Specialties

Imagine Kung Fu Panda meets Mr. Miyagi.

At our school, we use martial arts to develop harmony with our surroundings as well as within ourselves. This teaches self-​control and discipline that permeates into daily life. It transforms your body to be stronger from the inside out and creates a mind-​body unity.

We offer a Tai Chi class for Adults during the day and after school Kung Fu classes for Kids and Teens. We specialize in Praying Mantis, Chen Tai Chi, Baguazhang, and Pao Choi.

At Dragon Phoenix, we use Kung Fu as a teaching tool to learn how to make good choices and to meet our mental and physical potential. Here are just a few ways that our Kung Fu school can help meet your needs.

— Internal Martial Arts helps students to be more focused, calm, and centered. This can be of great benefit to students with ADHD as well as all students.

— Our style of Kung Fu teaches fundamental body mechanics, which helps bring you closer to your potential in all sports and activities.

— We teach critical thinking skills, helping to create a more integrated mind-​body connection.

— We promote making good choices and start each class with a discussion of positive martial values.

— Kung Fu helps to build confidence and self-​esteem.

— We teach at your pace, making for a positive, fun environment.

History

Established in 2014.

Prior to opening this school, Mr. Dison worked as an elementary school teacher for six and a half years. His goal as a teacher continues to be, «Helping students to make wise decisions and to grow into kind people who have a passion for learning and growing.»

Mr. Dison began his study of martial arts in 1998 and through his travels has been able to study many places beginning with external styles and then moving into internal styles.

Dragon Phoenix was established as a way to share the wisdom and skills gained through many years of hard work and dedication with others, so that they may benefit from all that Kung Fu has to offer.

Meet the Business Owner

Aaron D.

Business Owner

Mr. Dison began his studies in martial arts in 1998. He started in Taekwondo under Kevin Heckert (5^th deg.), earned his blackbelt, and became an instructor. After moving to college he got the opportunity to work with other blackbelts from different systems and explored some new styles, such as Hapkido, Shotokan, and Jeet Quan Do.

Later he moved to Memphis where he studied under Chris Wiley (5^th deg.) learning PasaRyu, as well as Yin Baguazhang.

In 2006 he moved to Asheville and began studying Chen Tai Chi under Sifu Frank Paolillo. In the time that followed, he learned the styles of Dragon Baguazhang, Pao Choi, Praying Mantis, and Tao.

Mr. Dison continues to train and explore new material. As a martial artist one can always grow. There are no limits, and mastery has infinite depths.