12/06/2026
My kind of boxing, dirty boxing.
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Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts
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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
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.
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
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!
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.
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James Hornsby School
Basildon
SS155NX
Opening Hours
| 6:30pm - 7:30pm |