Sensei Francisco Jorge has over 35 years of martial arts training and experience. He began his martial arts journey at the age of 12, starting with Sifu Jose Abreu in Shaolin Dragon Kung Fu in 1979. When the school relocated to New York, Sensei Jorge was unable to continue his training there.

In 1982, Sensei Jorge commenced training in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan with Sensei Mark Mayer at the Jung Do Academy in Elmwood Park, NJ. He achieved his Black Belt in 1991 and later, a 6th-degree black belt in 2015. The academy was later renamed Mayer’s Karate and Fitness.

While continuing to embrace the traditions and teachings of Mayer’s Karate and Fitness, Sensei Jorge began training in Hung Gar with Sifu Pedro Cepero at Yee’s Hung Gar Academy in Clifton, NJ, in 1998. He trained there until 2003 when he moved to Las Cruces, NM.

In 2003, Upon moving to Las Cruces, NM, Sensei Francisco Jorge started training with Sensei Ernest Hewitt at the Sleeping Dragon Dojo in Goshin Do Ryu. Tragically, Sensei Hewitt passed away on October 2, 2013, which coincided with Sensei Jorge’s birthday. That same year, Sensei Jorge earned a 4th Degree Black Belt under Sensei Edward Wilkes, who succeeded Sensei Hewitt.

In 2017, We meet Sifu Manuel Rodriguez of Red Dragon Dojo at the Desert Dragon National Tournament. We started private lessons and trained several years with his son Joshua Rodriguez under his supervision in Traditional Southern Pray Mantis.

After many years of dedicated training and teaching, Sensei Jorge opened his own dojo in 2005 in Las Cruces, NM, named Blue Dragon Dojo. He teaches a traditional combined martial arts system that includes Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan (Korean Karate), Goshin Do Ryu (Japanese Judo/Jujitsu), and Southern Hung Gar (Chinese Kung Fu).

The dojo is committed to continuous cross-training in various styles throughout the year, maintaining an open-minded approach to all martial arts and finding connections between their practices and other disciplines.It seems there are some inconsistencies in the timeline and details provided. Here’s a revised version of Sensei Francisco Jorge’s martial arts journey:

Sensei Francisco Jorge has over 35 years of martial arts training and experience. He began his martial arts journey at the age of 12, starting with Sifu Jose Abreu in Shaolin Dragon Kung Fu in 1979. When the school relocated to New York, Sensei Jorge was unable to continue his training there.

In 1982, Sensei Jorge commenced training in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan with Sensei Mark Mayer at the Jung Do Academy in Elmwood Park, NJ. He achieved his Black Belt in 1991 and later, a 6th-degree black belt in 2015. The academy was later renamed Mayer’s Karate and Fitness.

While continuing to embrace the traditions and teachings of Mayer’s Karate and Fitness, Sensei Jorge began training in Hung Gar with Sifu Pedro Cepero at Yee’s Hung Gar Academy in Clifton, NJ, in 1998. He trained there until 2003 when he moved to Las Cruces, NM.

Upon moving to Las Cruces, NM, in 2003, Sensei Francisco Jorge started training with Sensei Ernest Hewitt at the Sleeping Dragon Dojo in Goshin Do Ryu. Tragically, Sensei Hewitt passed away on October 2, 2013, which coincided with Sensei Jorge’s birthday. That same year, Sensei Jorge earned a 4th Degree Black Belt under Sensei Edward Wilkes, who succeeded Sensei Hewitt.

In 2017, Sensei Jorge met Sifu Manuel Rodriguez of Red Dragon Dojo at the Desert Dragon National Tournament. They started private lessons and trained for several years with his son Joshua Rodriguez under his supervision in Traditional Southern Praying Mantis.

After many years of dedicated training and teaching, Sensei Jorge opened his own dojo in 2005 in Las Cruces, NM, named Blue Dragon Dojo. He teaches a traditional combined martial arts system that includes Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan (Korean Karate), Goshin Do Ryu (Japanese Judo/Jujitsu), and Southern Hung Gar (Chinese Kung Fu).

The dojo is committed to continuous cross-training in various styles throughout the year, maintaining an open-minded approach to all martial arts and finding connections between their practices and other disciplines.🥋🐉

Accomplishments:

• 1991: Earned Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 1989-1995: Competed in various competitions

• 1998: Began formal training in Southern Hung Gar

• 2004: Joined the Borderland Judo Alliance

• 2005: Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 2006: Became part of the South West Karate Alliance

• 2009: Achieved 5th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 2013: Received 4th Degree Black Belt in Goshin Do Ryu

• 2014: Inducted into the El Paso, TX Martial Arts Hall of Fame

• 2015: Attained 6th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan and joined the United Martial Arts Group

• 2017: Began formal training in Southern Prey Mantis

At Blue Dragon Dojo, training extends beyond the physical; it encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. The dojo focuses on engaging the mind to work in harmony with the body, achieving centeredness and balance. It is a place where respect, discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense are not just taught but ingrained in the practice.

Accomplishments:

• 1991: Earned Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 1989-1995: Competed in various competitions

• 1998: Began formal training in Southern Hung Gar

• 2004: Joined the Borderland Judo Alliance

• 2005: Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 2006: Became part of the South West Karate Alliance

• 2009: Achieved 5th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan

• 2013: Received 4th Degree Black Belt in Goshin Do Ryu

• 2014: Inducted into the El Paso, TX Martial Arts Hall of Fame

• 2015: Attained 6th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do-Moo Duk Kwan and joined the United Martial Arts Group

• 2017: Began formal training in Southern Prey Mantis

At Blue Dragon Dojo, training extends beyond the physical; it encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. The dojo focuses on engaging the mind to work in harmony with the body, achieving centeredness and balance. It is a place where respect, discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense are not just taught but ingrained in the practice.