Ian Harrison - Chief Instructor
Dragon Freestyle's chief instructor is Ian Harrison, 4th Degree Black Belt. Ian has been running Dragon Freestyle since January 1998.
Ian's current grades are as follows:
4th Degree Black Belt - Kickboxing
3rd Degree Black Belt - SDF Combat Ju-Jitsu/ Self Defence
1st Degree Black Belt - Applied Kyusho Jitsu
Instructor Level 2 - CSSD/SC
Ian's Kickboxing grades were achieved through Jason Dorn, President & Founder of Paragon Kickboxing Organisation (PKO)Dragon Freestyle have been with Jason's organisation since 1998. Ian's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Black Belts were all achieved with Jason Dorn.
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 8th Degree Black Belt, Head of the SDF. Ian is also a Registered SDF Master Self Defence Instructor. Ian trains weekly with Dave in order to continue his development in this area. Dave Turton has had well over 40 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.
Steve Cantrill - Instructor
Steve holds 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.
Steve also now holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Kyusho Jitsu achieved with Jason Dorn in November 2008.
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.
Chris Lamb - Instructor
Chris is a 2nd Dan black belt in Kickboxing which he acheived 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.
Emily Heafield - Assistant Coach
Emily has been training with Dragon Freestyle since the age of 10. Now 16, Emily progressed through the junior classes into the adult sessions. Emily achieved her Junior Black Belt 1st Dan on 03/03/2007. On 01/02/2009 Emily passed her upgrade test and is now the proud holder of an adult grade 1st Dan Black Belt. Emily is a great asset to the club and helps out regularly in the junior classes assisting Ian.
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. However, now he is fully settled there he is in the process of starting his own club which he plans to call "Dragon Freestyle Australia". All the best with it.
