our instructors

All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Dragon Connections is the choice for martial arts training.

David D Taylor

Kyoshi David D Taylor is the head instuctor at Dragon Connections A Nationally Ranked competitor in the martial arts, Kyoshi Taylor was featured in Inside Karate Magazine back in 1998. Kyoshi David Taylor has been inducted into the UMAA Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2009 and Martial Arts Hall of Honors 2011 and 2012. He holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shorin Ryu, A 5th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, a master intructor in Kenjutsu as well as Kubodo. He has black belts in other styles and is a highly sought after weapons and empty hand Martial Arts Seminar Instructor. Kyoshi David D Taylor has taught many seminars all over the United States. He has also taught the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Department. He has been teaching in the Hampton Roads area since 1993.