Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy

Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy operates out of a traditional dojo in Anchorage, Alaska. The academy provides community martial arts training focused on self-defense techniques, kung fu, boxing, weapons training, and meditation. Instruction serves both youth and adult practitioners across the local area. Instruction is provided by Shidoshi TJ Gjertson, whose martial arts background began at age 10 under Sifu Wood in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. He previously wrestled for the State of Alaska, trained in American Goju-ryu and taekwondo, and worked with the Alaska Police Department SERT unit. Weekly training sessions include Youth Sessions on Tuesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, alongside Adult Sessions on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Instructional rates are donation-based with a typical $50 monthly contribution, and students may assist with dojo maintenance chores in lieu of monetary donations.