Dragonfly Jones Costume
Pay tribute to Martin's legendary, hilariously terrible martial arts master.
Dragonfly Jones is the self-proclaimed martial arts master from the classic 90s sitcom Martin, famously played by Martin Lawrence. Known for talking a big game and immediately getting beaten up, he is a favorite nostalgic throwback costume. The look consists of a classic black karate gi, a red sash, a short afro, and his signature mustache.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $35–75
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What you need for a Dragonfly Jones costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dragonfly Jones costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Black karate gi
A lightweight black martial arts uniform including a wrap jacket and matching loose pants.
DIY: Use a plain black wrap-around robe and black sweatpants.
Red martial arts belt
A solid red cotton martial arts belt or sash to tie around the waist.
DIY: Use a strip of red fabric or a red ribbon tied around the waist.
Short afro wig
A rounded, compact black afro wig typical of 70s and 90s retro styles.
Fake mustache
A thin, black adhesive horseshoe or pencil-style mustache.
DIY: Draw the mustache on using a black eyeliner pencil.
White athletic tape
Standard white sports tape to wrap around your fingers and knuckles.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dragonfly Jones costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black karate gi pants and wrap the gi jacket across your chest.
- 2
Tie the red belt securely around your waist over the jacket, letting the ends hang down.
- 3
Apply the fake black mustache to your upper lip, trimming it if necessary to keep it thin.
- 4
Put on the short black afro wig and gently fluff it out to get a rounded shape.
- 5
Wrap white athletic tape around a few of your fingers or knuckles to mimic his post-fight injuries.
- 6
Finish the look by going barefoot or wearing simple black slip-on martial arts shoes.
Makeup & hair
Wear a short, rounded black afro wig and a thin black mustache. Optionally, use purple and brown eyeshadow to create fake bruises on your face to show you just lost a fight.
Dragonfly Jones for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Sheneneh Jenkins or Martin Payne for a classic 90s sitcom duo.
- group
- Form a group of Martin Lawrence characters, including Jerome, Roscoe, and Otis.
- kids
- A mini black karate gi with a red belt makes a hilarious and comfortable kids' version.
- Plus size
- Karate gis are naturally loose-fitting and highly adjustable with the waist tie.
Tips
- Keep the gi loose for maximum comfort and ease of movement throughout the night.
- Carry a lightweight wooden staff or foam nunchucks as funny props.
- Practice his signature high-pitched martial arts yells and terrible fighting stances for photos.
Dragonfly Jones costume FAQ
- Who is Dragonfly Jones?
- He is a hilarious, fictional martial arts instructor played by Martin Lawrence on the 90s sitcom Martin.
- What color karate gi does Dragonfly Jones wear?
- He typically wears a solid black martial arts gi with a red belt or red trim.
- How do I make the costume look more authentic?
- Add white athletic tape to your hands and fake makeup bruises to capture his classic 'just beaten up' look.
Did you know? Dragonfly Jones was one of several recurring characters played by Martin Lawrence himself on his self-titled hit show.