Dragons Lair Martial Arts Springsure

23/08/2026

Hi all,
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances I have to cancel classes for tomorrow 24th August.
See you all next week!

Regards, Dai Sempai Arnika

06/08/2026

Just so everyone is aware, Springsure classes will still continue after Sensei Pete leaves at the end of Term 3. Springsure will still be apart of the Emerald school, therefore I will be continuing with classes on a Monday as usual.

Regards, Dai Sampai Arnika

04/08/2026

Hi Everyone,
It is with a heavy heart, but also with joy and hope, that I announce I am moving back to my home region of Berrigan, in southern NSW on the Murray River.
1. The heavy heart part
I have to make this necessary move to become a part-time carer for two members of my family. It takes me away from one of the things I love doing most — teaching Martial Arts to both children and adults. I have spent the last 10 years here in Emerald with Dragons Lair, building fantastic relationships, both casual and deep, with countless people, adults and juniors alike. These are the things I will miss the most. I will be heading south during the school holidays between Term 3 and Term 4.
This raises a big question: what happens to the Dojo and all the classes?
2. The joy and hope part
Dai Sempai Arnika Wyper has stepped forward and will be running Dragons Lair Martial Arts – Emerald (DLMA-E) from the beginning of Term 4 onwards. Arnika has trained with me for close to 8 years and knows all the students very well, having filled in for me during absences I couldn't avoid. For the last three-odd years, she has been my 2nd in charge and 1st ranking assistant at DLMA-E.
As of this announcement, Arnika will be sitting her Black Belt grading in a week's time, and will take over the running of DLMA-E as a qualified Black Belt, with all the rights and privileges that come with that honour. Please show her the same support you've shown me — I know Arnika will absolutely succeed in this venture.
I will continue my own Martial Arts journey once I've moved south, and will remain Head of School for the Dragons Lair Martial Arts Group. I'll be Arnika's mentor and direct instructor, and will also return to Emerald from time to time to help with gradings and other events.
Yours in Martial Spirit,
Sensei Pete

14/05/2026

Hi All
Kickboxing class is starting back up on Monday afternoon at 4.45pm.
We have about 10 students both adult and young people.
Term fees will be $120 per student for the term.
Also, can anyone who still owes term fees please catch up with Sensei Pete or Sempai Arnika this coming Monday.
Cheers 👍

06/05/2026

Hi All
Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.
A quick note for those people interested in the Kickboxing class. It seems as though we may have enough numbers to restart the class. I need to touch base with a few people this coming Monday and then I will have a very good idea of when we can start back.
Cheers Sensei Pete

17/04/2026

Hi All,
Remember that classes start back this coming Monday arvo. We look forward to catching up with you all.
Also please remember that there are no kickboxing classes for at least the first half of this term. Cheers Sensei Pete

08/03/2026

Hi All,
Unfortunately, due to ALL the rain and flooding, classes today are cancelled.
Can you please let everyone know.
Cheers Pete Sensei

15/01/2026

Hi Everyone,
Please see below the Term 1, 2026 training calendar for Springsure. We look forward to catching up with you all.

12/11/2025

Hi All,

After a few conversations with a few of you, we have found out that some students will be busy on the Saturday of Grading. We understand that a game called cricket is the offending event.

So,

We will now move your gradings to Monday 8th of December 2025. These will take place during class. If you still want to come to Emerald on Saturday 29th November 2025 to grade, you are most welcome to.

There is still NO classes on Monday 1st December 2025 due to the hall being booked out.

We will be handing out grading slips next Monday.

Cheers, Sensei Pete & Sempai Arnika

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06/11/2025

Hi Everyone,
Please find attached the schedule for the upcoming end of year grading to be held on Saturday 29th November 2025