
Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts
Freestyle martial arts since 1982, combining the most practical elements of various styles with realistic, effective self-defence and personal safety skills.
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Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts (BDFMA) was established and founded in 1982, and its history runs deep. It began life as Tao Kuen Kung Fu, “the way of the skilful hand”, later became known as Holistic Combat, and has proudly carried the Black Dragon Freestyle Martial Arts name since 1995. At its core is a freestyle and comprehensive concept that combines the more practical elements from various martial arts, giving students a well-rounded approach rather than a single rigid style. Alongside the martial arts training, personal safety awareness is a key part of what’s taught, along with realistic and effective self-defence. With more than four decades behind it, this is a club built on experience, tradition, and skills that count in the real world.
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- Freestyle Martial Arts Training: A comprehensive concept drawing together the more practical elements from various martial arts into one well-rounded approach.
- Realistic Self-Defence: Effective, practical techniques designed to work when it matters, not just in the training hall.
- Personal Safety Awareness: Skills to help students spot, avoid, and manage risky situations before they escalate.
- Over 40 Years of Heritage: Training built on a martial arts legacy dating back to 1982, from Tao Kuen Kung Fu to Holistic Combat to Black Dragon.
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