Tong Dragon MMA

Tong Dragon Mixed Martial Arts is situated at 5 Helmly St. in Bayville, NJ. Founded in 1995 by Master Instructor Eric Colón, the academy has served practitioners throughout Ocean County for decades as an established martial arts school. The instructional roster features experienced coaches including Fernando "Cabeça" Sarmento Jr., Bill Britton, Brian Swarthout, and Jon Bilyk. The adult martial arts curriculum centers on three foundational disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. Training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling focuses on ground control, joint locks, escapes, and chokeholds. Additional training offerings include Jeet Kune Do and Kali, providing practical striking and defensive concepts. Youth instruction is divided into age-appropriate developmental programs, including Little Dragons for children ages four to five, a kids program for ages six to nine, and classes for teenagers. Sessions emphasize coordination, physical fitness, discipline, and self-defense within an organized classroom structure. The facility operates Monday through Saturday with evening and morning training times.