Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts

Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts
Self-Defence and Personal Safety Awareness
Cobra Martial Arts Association National Centre of Excellence.

BeSafe Personal Safety Awareness Programme Chief Instructor Paul Church 5th Degree Black Belt has been training since 1986. Paul achieved his Black Belt First Degree in 1993 and began teaching in 1995. Originally known as Tao Kuen Kung Fu (Way of the Skilful Hand) founded by Master Kevin George 6th Degree in 1982. Now known as Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts and Self-Defence. Cobra Martial Art

s Association Centre of Excellence. A comprehensive as well as progressive martial arts concept. Modern in approach but traditional values. Our award winning family friendly class offers a complimentary uniform with initial monthly session fee. We also offer free student to student insurance with annual membership/license (only £9.99 per year). Our training program is designed to improve self-confidence, self-discipline, physical and mental health as well as improving overall personal safety awareness regardless of age or gender. Student of the Week Certificate and Student of the Month Medal/Trophy in our junior class. Our emphasis is to train smarter and not harder! Junior (under 18 yrs) class is held every Tuesday evening from 6pm till 7pm at James Hornsby School, Leinster Road, Laindon, SS15 5NX. Easy access with secure and free parking.

1-2-1 training also available at just £30.00 per hour subject to terms and conditions. Enhanced CRB and DBS checked. Spots Coach England recognised Bespoke Safeguarding code in martial arts policy for adults and juniors. Duty of Care certified and recognised by UK Coaching. Chief Instructor Paul Church is also a nationally certified safeguarding officer. Useful contacts:

Chief Instructor Paul Church 5th Degree Black Belt
07903 361286
[email protected]

Essex Safeguarding Children Board:

If you're worried that a child is being abused or neglected, call the Children and Families Hub on 0345 603 7627. Out of hours or bank holidays, call the emergency duty team on 0345 606 1212. NSPCC:
0808 800 5000
[email protected]

Essex Safeguarding Adults Board
Social Care Direct 0345 6037630

Action on Elder Abuse
A national organisation based in London. It aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness, encouraging education, promoting research, and collecting and disseminating information. Tel: 020 8765 7000
Email: [email protected]
www.elderabuse.org.uk

Ann Craft Trust (ACT)
A national organisation providing information and advice about adult safeguarding. ACT have a specialist Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity team to support the sector
Tel: 0115 951 5400
Email: [email protected]
www.anncrafttrust.org

Men’s Advice Line
For male domestic abuse survivors
Tel: 0808 801 0327

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0800 999 5428

National 24Hour Freephone Domestic Abuse Helplines
Tel: 0808 2000 247
www.nationalhelpine.org.uk/Contact-us

Rape Crisis Federation of England and Wales
Rape Crisis was launched in 1996 and exists to provide a range of facilities and resources to enable the continuance and development of Rape Crisis Groups throughout Wales and England. Email: [email protected]
www.rapecrisis.co.uk

Respond
Respond provides a range of services to victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities, and training and support to those working with them. Tel: 020 7383 0700 or
0808 808 0700 (Helpline)
Email: [email protected]
www.respond.org.uk

Stop Hate Crime
Works to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential, and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.

24 hours service:
Telephone: 0800 138 1625
Web Chat: www.stophateuk.org/talk-to-us/
E mail: [email protected]
Text: 07717 989 025
Text relay: 18001 0800 138 1625
By post: PO Box 851, Leeds LS1 9QS

Susy Lamplugh Trust
The Trust is a leading authority on personal safety. Its role is to minimise the damage caused to individuals and to society by aggression in all its forms – physical, verbal, and psychological. Tel: 020 83921839
Fax: 020 8392 1830
Email: [email protected]
www.suzylamplugh.org

Victim Support
Provides practical advice and help, emotional support, and reassurance to those who have suffered the effects of a crime. Tel: 0808 168 9111

www.victimsupport.com
Women’s Aid Federation of England and Wales
Women’s Aid is a national domestic violence charity. It also runs a domestic violence online help service. www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support

12/06/2026

My kind of boxing, dirty boxing.

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11/06/2026

Join today and feel safer tomorrow.

Learn valuable skills that easily transition into everyday life.

Personal safety awareness skills.

Realistic and practical self-defence.

A comprehensive multi-style martial arts concept.

Weapons training and edged weapons awareness.

Improve mental and physical health.

11/06/2026

3 things people don't understand about martial artists:

1. Most of us spend more time trying to avoid fights than getting into them.

2. Confidence isn't something we're born with. It's built through thousands of reps, failures, lessons, and showing up when we don't feel like it.

3. We don't become dangerous because we love violence. We become capable because we understand it.

The longer you train, the less you feel the need to prove yourself.

Real martial arts isn't about being the toughest person in the room.

It's about having the discipline, confidence, and skill to protect yourself and the people you love when it matters most.

Martial arts is a journey and not a race.

10/06/2026

This story changes things ...

Years ago, late nights, Sifu Larry Hartsell and I used to run old 8mm film of Bruce Lee — over and over, frame by frame.

I must have watched it a hundred times before it finally hit me.

The thing everybody misses.

It wasn't his speed. It wasn't his power. It was something so simple I'd looked right past it a hundred times.

Bruce wasn't trading.

He wasn't standing there swapping punches, waiting his turn, hoping to land the better shot. He'd done one thing — one small thing — that meant by the time the other man committed, Bruce was already there.

The guy never got to play his game.

That was the moment it all changed for me.

Because once I saw it, I understood why everything I taught after that actually worked — and why most people get it backwards.

What it meant is you didn't have to be bigger. You didn't have to be stronger. You didn't have to be the better fighter.

You just have to own the first five seconds.

I wrote all about it and you can read it free.

I left the link in the comments.

Paul Vunak

At Black Dragon, we teach young people real‑world self‑defence skills in a structured, progressive system that builds se...
02/06/2026

At Black Dragon, we teach young people real‑world self‑defence skills in a structured, progressive system that builds self-confidence, discipline and resilience.

Students learn:

• Practical self‑defence they can actually use

• Striking, movement and padwork in a safe environment

• Situational awareness and smart decision‑making

• Respect, discipline and teamwork

Our programme grows with each student, ensuring they progress at a pace that suits them while staying motivated and supported.

FREE Trial Session for all new students

Come and experience our award winning classes.

Message us to book a space.

Every Tuesday

7pm till 8pm (summer timetable)

Serving and helping the Laindon community since 1982!

Come along tonight for a free trial session.Come and train in a fully air conditioned fitness studio and beat the heat!S...
26/05/2026

Come along tonight for a free trial session.

Come and train in a fully air conditioned fitness studio and beat the heat!

Serving and helping the Laindon community feel safer since 1982!

Don’t just take my word for it come along and see!

You won’t be disappointed.

Address

James Hornsby School
Basildon
SS155NX

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+447903361286

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