Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes. It is an absolute principle in the martial arts taught at Dragon Martial Arts Academy that every technique and combination of techniques must be the very best for its purpose in both its efficiency and its suitability for everyone irrespective of size, fitness, strength or age.

The martial arts taught at Dragon Martial Arts Academy should be taken at one's own pace. For this reason, students of any fitness level can start training and working their way towards mastering the skill. When you first join Dragon Martial Arts Academy, the trainer should assess your fitness levels to make sure you are challenged to the optimal level.

Many people may feel too unfit, old or fat to enter a dojo for the first time. However, given that the martial arts taught at Dragon Martial Arts Academy are arts allow you to raise your fitness level at an appropriate, safe rate for you, feeling out of shape should never be a deterrent.

Regardless of whether your training routine is heavy or light, your fitness will always benefit from participating in Martial Arts. That being said, someone who trains multiple times per week will improve their fitness a lot faster than someone who only trains for one hour per week. It is up to the individual student; like most things in life, you will only get as much as you are willing to put in.

That would be great.  We can cater for any last minute things like that.  We find that people love joining with friends that have a common like.

It is important that Dragon Martial Arts Academy students are pushed to their limits by their instructors. This does not mean that students will be forced to perform techniques that they are not capable of, but more that each student should be encouraged to give 100% effort, ensuring they get the most out of their training sessions.

As time progress' students will find that they are surpassing their perceived limits in no time.

For your introductory class we recommend a t-shirt, track pants and comfortable joggers. Or something comfortable and loose fitting. Once you join the school we do require everyone to wear uniforms that you can purchase from the school. 

15 minutes before the class time starts.  That way we can make sure you are ready and get you comfortable.

Everyone starts somewhere.  We take you from complete beginner to as far you are willing to go.