Malvern families already know Lincoln Court: Giant, the DMV, Joey Chops, Dixie Picnic, and a well-lit parking lot on Business 30. Dragon Gym Malvern is on the west side of that center (Suite E-11). If you work in Great Valley, live in Frazer or Paoli, or you are done driving to Exton after pickup at General Wayne or Malvern Prep, this is the BJJ class designed around that life.
This academy is the family studio of the DG network — kids programs all afternoon, then adult BJJ fundamentals at 7:30 p.m. twice a week. Smaller calendar than Exton HQ. Clearer fit if you want two focused evening sessions close to home.
Reserve the $47 Quick Start. Call (610) 295-8775 (Malvern line) or (610) 363-7575.
Malvern Location Instructors
Professor Thomas Palmer — 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt;
Started martial arts at 16. Shotokan, Muay Thai, MMA, and BJJ under Alex Quintella. Competition golds. Black belt in 2017. WCU graduate. Former pharmaceutical industry; now full-time teaching.
Jasper Wilson - BJJ Brown Belt
Paul Teter - BJJ Purple Belt
Programs Offered (Malvern-specific)
- Adult BJJ Fundamentals — Tue/Thu 7:30 p.m.
- Kids martial arts that blend TKD, BJJ concepts, and Muay Thai (age-banded)
- Kids BJJ track
- Adult Muay Thai: Mon/Wed 7:15 p.m., Friday 6:15 p.m. (same building — useful if a couple wants striking + grappling on opposite nights)
- Network access to Exton’s morning/noon/weekend BJJ if you need extra mats
Malvern BJJ Class Schedule
Adult BJJ Fundamentals — Malvern
Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Adult Muay Thai (same location)
Mon/Wed 7:15 p.m. · Friday 6:15 p.m.
Kids BJJ: Offered at this academy; confirm current kids-BJJ clock times when you book (kids TKD/combo classes run late afternoon into early evening).
Studio hours typically Mon–Fri 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Member Testimonials
“I visited many gyms before finally deciding to join Dragon Gym, and am so glad I waited until I found this gym. The facilities are clean and well-kept, but most importantly the instructors are excellent.”
— Jennifer Elliott, Malvern member
“We have been with Dragon Gym Malvern for nearly 3 yrs. My daughter enjoys the routines and has progressed steadily through the belts. To add on, I progressed from being a DG parent to a DG member.”
— Ramesh Muthuswamy
“My daughter Alvira has been attending the Dragon Gym Malvern sessions… Thank you to the full team especially Master Palmer who is friendly yet very disciplined.”
— Ashwinder Mayur
Address & Directions
Dragon Gym Malvern
235 Lancaster Ave, Suite E-11
Lincoln Court Shopping Center
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 295-8775 · also (610) 363-7575
Official map link: maps.app.goo.gl/Tc67DKfdGewW59ez5
Dragon Gym Malvern, 235 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
On Business 30 / Lancaster Avenue, minutes from Frazer and Paoli.
Parking & Arrival Instructions
- Parking: Large, well-lighted Lincoln Court lot. Park on the west side of the center near the studio. Easy access from both Lancaster Ave and Malin Dr.
- Landmarks: Giant grocery, DMV, Joey Chops, Dixie Picnic. Parents often grocery-shop during kids class.
- Entrance: Suite E-11. Walk in; front desk greets you. Separate men’s/women’s bathrooms and changing rooms. Seating inside and outside for parents.
- Cross street / road: Lancaster Avenue (Business 30).
- After class: You are already in a shopping center — no hunt for a side street in the dark.
Nearby Neighborhoods Served
Malvern · Frazer · Paoli · Great Valley · Charlestown · Sugartown · Western Main Line · Glenloch · parts of Exton and Berwyn that prefer Business 30 over Whitford
Google Business Profile
Dragon Gym Malvern — 235 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
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Official DG pin: maps.app.goo.gl/Tc67DKfdGewW59ez5
Location-Specific FAQs
Is parking actually easy at Malvern?
Yes. Lincoln Court is a standard shopping-center lot, well-lighted, west-side entrance. This is the opposite of a tight Main Line street spot.
How many adult BJJ classes per week?
Two published fundamentals classes: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Add Exton or Berwyn nights if you want more volume.
Can I do Muay Thai and BJJ at this building?
Yes. Muay Thai Mon/Wed/Fri evenings; BJJ Tue/Thu. Popular split for Malvern couples and Great Valley professionals.
Is Sunday open?
Typically closed Sundays at Malvern. Use Exton for Sunday open mat or women’s class.
I’m in Paoli / Frazer — is this closer than Exton?
Usually yes. Business 30 drop-in, no need to cut over to Whitford.