Ian Harrison - Chief Instructor

Ian has been the Chief Instructor of Dragon Freestyle since January 1998.when he took over the club at that time.

Ian's current grades are as follows:

4th Degree Black Belt - Kickboxing
3rd Degree Black Belt - SDF Modern Street Combat/ Self Defence
1st Degree Black Belt - Applied Kyusho Jitsu
Instructor Level 2 - CSSD/SC

Ian's Kickboxing grades were all achieved through Jason Dorn, President & Founder of Paragon Kickboxing Organisation (PKO). Dragon Freestyle has been with Jason's organisation since 1998.

As well as kickboxing, Ian is also studying Applied Kyusho with Jason Dorn. This is a pressure points fighting system.

The SDF (Self Defence Federation) grade was achieved with Dave Turton the 9th Degree Black Belt, Head of the SDF. Ian is also a Registered SDF Master Self Defence Instructor. Ian continues to train weekly with Dave in order to continue his development in this area. Dave Turton has 50 years experience in the Martial Arts and has written many articles for Martial Arts magazines.

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. In addition to his clubs in Nottingham and Mansfield, Ian 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 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing. She started training with Dragon Freestyle in 2002 achieving her 1st Dan Black belt in February 2006 and her 2nd Dan in February 2010.

Nas 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.

Steve Cantrill - Instructor

Steve holds a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing which he passed on 21st November 2010. Steve is one of the top competitive fighters within the club having competed at Light Continuous, Full Contact and Submission Grappling events. Steve provides a lot of support to Dragon Freestyle helping out in classes, gradings and competitions. 

Steve also now holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Kyusho Jitsu achieved with Jason Dorn in November 2008.

Chris Lamb - Instructor

Chris is a 2nd Dan black belt in Kickboxing which he achieved in February 2010. 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.

In addition to Kickboxing Chris also holds grades in Self Defence with the Self Defence Federation.

Assistant Instructors:

These are Dragon Freestyle members that are on the Assistant Instructor Training Programme and help out in Junior and/or Adult classed. They are:

Adrian Redgate
Danny Buckle
Rebecca Wilson
George Booth
Ashley Jackson
Jess Thandi

Junior Leaders:

These are Dragon Freestyle members that are on the Junior Leader Training Programme and help out in the Junior Classes. They are:

Matthew Hughes
Ryan Clayton
Ciaran Weston
Oliver Abram
Esa Anwar

Simon Marriott - Chief Instructor - Dragon Freestyle Australia

Simon is a 1st Dan Black belt in Kickboxing which he achieved with Dragon Freestyle on 11th June 2005. He emigrated to Australia with his family in 2006 which was a great loss to Dragon Freestyle here. However, he is now fully settled there and has opened his own class under the banner of "Dragon Freestyle Australia".