Don Jitsu Ryu is one of the most unique, practical and disciplined schools of modern Martial Arts to be found anywhere in the world today. From its humble beginning on the small island nation of Trinidad & Tobago in the West Indies, our system has grown into a worldwide organization that has gained international distinction and respect. Not only because of our success in the field of competition but largely due to the reputation and unique teaching and demonstrative abilities of our founder and Chief Instructor Professor Don Jacob.

Don Jitsu Ryu is a rhythmic Caribbean System of Martial Art that is practiced by thousands of students in Purple Dragon as well as in other schools associated with the Purple Dragon organization around the world. Many of the techniques are still the world’s best-kept secret and are only entrusted to its indigenous warriors. It is a Martial Arts system that creates the balance that the martial arts community needs to bring about the consciousness of a serious minded martial artist, career oriented with a sense of direction in life.

"It is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog."
Professor Don Jacob 9th Dan Black Belt

Don Jitsu Ryu may one day be the standard style of various major schools of martial arts discipline around the world. This system strengthens one’s mind, body and spirit while providing encouragement towards:

  • Honest thinking
  • Proper training
  • Awareness of other types of martial arts
  • Studying several professions for survival
  • The ability to rise from a deficiency up to a positive mentality and to be able to handle success
  • Understanding of all things
  • To be careful of everything and of nothing
  • Embrace only what is useful and correct
  • Postural reconstruction
  • Spiritual strengthening
  • Loyalty
  • Obedience to the laws of success