In addition to kickboxing, Ian holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Self Defence with the Self Defence Federation (SDF) and is also a Registered Self Defence Instructor with them. For those that don't know, the SDF is run by Dave Turton, 8th Dan Black Belt. Ian continues to train weekly with Dave in order to continue his development in the area of realistic self defence. Many of you will have come across Dave Turton already from his regular articles in the Martial Arts magazines. With over 40 years martial arts experience Dave is renowned for his realism.
Ian holds the grade of "Instructor Level 2" in CSSD/SC (Common Sense Self Defence - Street Combat). This system concentrates on the use of blunt and edged weapons, using mainly short stick, knife and empty hand techniques based on plains of motion. This system fits in extremely well with the other areas Ian trains in.
Ian currently teaches regularly in schools and various youth groups giving self defence instruction to pupils, teachers, young adults and youth workers.
Naseem Anwar - Instructor:
Naseem (Nas) is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing and has trained with Dragon Freestyle for about 6 years. Nas achieved her Black belt on 25th February 2006.
Nas is currently working towards her Kickboxing 2nd Dan and has also passed grades in Self Defence with the Self Defence Federation. She is a registered instructor with the Self Defence Federation (SDF) having completed several instructor courses under Dave Turton the SDF Head.
Nas provides superb back up to Ian and always offers her support and help to any club member that needs it.
Chris Lamb - Instructor:
Chris is a 1st Dan black belt in Kickboxing which he acheived on 25th February 2006. He has trained with Dragon Freestyle since 2002.
Chris regularly helps Ian in the junior classes at Mansfield and provides great instruction often spending time with either the youngest or newest members of the group. He also covers classes for Ian when he is away on holiday.
In addition to Kickboxing Chris also holds grades in Self Defence with the Self Defence Federation.
Steve Cantrill - Instructor:
Steve is now the proud holder of a 1st Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing which he passed on 1st March 2008. Steve is one of the top competitive fighters within the club having competed at Light Continuous, Full Contact and Submission Grappling events. Steve helps out regularly within the junior and adult classes in order to develop his coaching skills.
Simon Marriott - Instructor (Australia):
Simon is a 1st Dan Black belt in Kickboxing. He emigrated to Australia with his family in 2006 which was a great loss to Dragon Freestyle here, but will be a great asset to Australia when he opens his own club there.
Junior Instructors/ Assistant Coaches:
The following 2 students both started training with Dragon Freestyle at the age of 10. Now nearly 16, they progressed through the junior classes into the adults sessions. In addition to their own training they both continue to help out with coaching in the junior classes which is greatly appreciated.
Luke Harrison - 1st Dan Black Belt - Achieved 17/06/2006
Emily Heafield - Junior 1st Dan Black Belt - Achieved 03/03/2007
