KUNG FU

LAU GAR • WING CHUN • SHAOLIN • WUSHU
CHILDREN & ADULT CLASSES

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU • CATCH WRESTLING  •  SUBMISSION GRAPPLING •  WRESTLING

KICKBOXING

KICKBOXING • CHINESE BOXING • SANDA • SAN-SHOU
POINT FIGHTING • FULL CONTACT • K1 & MMA

GRAPPLING

CATCH WRESTLING • BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU • OLYMPIC/FREESTYLE WRESTLING
SHUAI JIAO • CHINESE WRESTLING • COMBAT SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

WOMEN ONLY SELF DEFENCE

LEARN TO DEFEND YOURSELF • PRACTICAL SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

KUNG FU

LAU GAR • WING CHUN • SHAOLIN • WUSHU

TEENS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

KICKBOXING

KICKBOXING • CHINESE BOXING • SANDA • SAN-SHOU
POINT FIGHTING • FULL CONTACT • K1 & MMA
CHILDREN & ADULTS CLASSES

LADIES BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

KICKBOXING

KICKBOXING • CHINESE BOXING • SANDA • SAN-SHOU
POINT FIGHTING • FULL CONTACT • K1 & MMA

KIDS BJJ NO GI

GRAPPLING

CATCH WRESTLING • BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU • OLYMPIC/FREESTYLE WRESTLING
SHUAI JIAO • CHINESE WRESTLING • COMBAT SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

WRESTLING

CATCH WRESTLING • BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU • OLYMPIC/FREESTYLE WRESTLING
SHUAI JIAO • CHINESE WRESTLING • COMBAT SUBMISSION GRAPPLING

KIDS CLASSES

CHILDREN CLASSES IN KUNG FU, KICKBOXING, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU & MMA

Welcome to Dragon Martial Arts Gloucester

New Beginner Classes

Children & Adult Classes in
Kung Fu, Kickboxing,
Grappling: Brazilian Jiujitsu,
Catch Wrestling & Freesytle Wrestling

Booking is required as class size is limited (no walk-ins please).

Our NEW Beginner Classes

Kung Fu

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KIDS Beginner Kung Fu & Kickboxing

Monday 5.30pm

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ADULTS Beginner Kung Fu

Monday 6.30pm

Foundation Class

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ADULTS Kung Fu

Thursday 6.30pm

Application Class

Grappling

Brazilian Jiujitsu

Catch Wrestling

Freestyle Wrestling

Submission Grappling

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KIDS Beginner Brazilian Jiujitsu & Catch Wrestling

Tuesday & Thursday

5.30 – 6.20pm

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ADULTS Beginner Brazilian Jiujitsu & Catch Wrestling

Tuesday & Thursday

6.30 – 8.00pm

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NEW WOMEN ONLY Brazilian Jiujitsu

Please Email for more info

Kickboxing & MMA

Women Only

Self-Defence

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WOMEN ONLY SELF-DEFENCE CLASS

Weds 6.00 – 7.00pm

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ADULTS Beginner Kickboxing

Weds 7.00 – 8.00pm

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KIDS BJJ & Mixed Martial Arts

Thurs 5.30 – 6.20pm

WOMEN ONLY
Self Defence & Martial Arts Class

Every Wednesday

Join Anytime

This Class is open to Girls aged 13yrs+ and Women.

This special class will teach all the fundamentals of practical and easy to learn Self Defence which consists of Kung Fu, Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

We will teach all ranges of combat: from standing to on the ground. Essentially it is a mixed martial arts class.

Through regular practice: The GOAL is to give you the CONFIDENCE to defend your yourself!

The additional benefits of keeping fit, flexible, meeting new people and being enjoyable!

Book Your Trial Class

7 + 9 =

Places are Limited So Booking is Essential.

If you are a parent or guardian booking for a child then please enter your name and the child’s full name and age in the message field.

For further information or any enquires Please Call or Email Us

Thank you.
We look forward to meeting you.

More Intermediate to Advanced Classes Available

How to find US

Learn a new Skill & Get Fit at the sametime

Welcome to Dragon Martial Arts Gloucester

 

Gloucester Lau Gar Kung Fu was first established in 1974 and is one of the longest standing Martial Arts Clubs in Gloucester. The school has been awarded the title of ‘Regional Centre of Excellence’ by the British Kung Fu Association.

As well as the original style of Kung Fu, Dragon Martial Arts Gloucester also offers classes in: Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Catch Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Tai Chi, Yoga and classes in general Health & Fitness.

 

sifu-patel-111 Coach Patel, began Martial Arts in the 1980’s aged 10. He has over 35 years’ experience and has been teaching since 1990 (30+years). Coach Patel runs Dragon Martial Arts Academy in Gloucester England.

He has travelled the world learning from some of the worlds best Martial Artists and holds 5 Black Belts in different martial art disciplines amongst other Coaching qualifications.

Achieving the level of 7th Degree Black Sash (Belt) in Kung Fu, he is one of the highest graded instructors in the World. He also holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu amongst other coaching qualifications.

Coach Patel also began training in Kickboxing (5th Degree Black Belt) in the early 80’s and is also accomplished in Kickboxing Competition; winning many English, British, National and International titles multiple times, competing around the world.

Following his passion for grappling, he also teaches Brazilian Jiujitsu, BJJ (Brazilian Jiujitsu Blackbelt), Catch Wrestling,  Submission Grappling and Freestyle Wrestling (Olympic). He has valuable experience competing in Grappling & Brazilian Jiujitsu competitions.

Coach Patel has many other accolades to his name. Please visit the Coaches page to learn more.

Learn a new Skill & Get Fit at the sametime

Martial Arts Classes for Children, Adults and all the Family

 

Suitable for all

We offer NEW Beginner Classes as well as other classes for our current members and the more experienced Martial Artist.

I’m not fit enough …

Training in a Martial Art does NOT require any level of fitness or strength; you will get fit as you learn.
A common misconception is ‘I need to get fit before I can start classes’; this is not the case.

Kids Starting Age

We generally start children around age 7, but can take them aged 6 (depending on how they get on).
We may introduce a Tiny Dragons class aged 4-6 years (see Classes page for future addition).

Am I too old?

Our current members are from all age groups; from children, to those well into their 70’s.

We would encourage you to try a class and see how you get on.  You are never too old.

Regular Seminars and Workshops in the following areas:

Women Only Self Defence
Self-Defence for Men & Women
Knife Defence & Awareness
Chinese-Weapon Training
Chi Gong, Meditation
Grappling; Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
Olympic & Freestyle Wrestling

Learn more about the Various Styles of Martial Arts,
Health & Fitness Training We Offer

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Kung Fu

Classes in Traditional
Chinese Kung Fu;
Lau Gar, WIng Chun, Shaolin, Wushu

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BJJ, Grappling

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
Catch Wrestling,
Combat Submission Grappling,
Olympic & Freestyle Wrestling

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Kickboxing

Kickboxing, Chinese Boxing,
Sanda, San-Shou,
Point Fighting, Full Contact,
K1 & MMA

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MMA

Study our core disciplines and you are pretty much training in Mixed Martial Arts.
There is opportunity for those that want to compete in MMA

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Self Defence

Practical & applicable
Self Defence for everyone through learning our core martial arts systems.
Women Only Self-Defence 

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Fitness, Strength & Conditioning

Burn Fat & Get Fit
Cardio Aerobic Workout with Solid Core Strength Exercise
Improve your Flexibility

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Tai Chi, Chi Gong & Meditation

Chen & Yang Style Tai Chi
Learn Tai Chi with Guardian
Sifu Pete Hornby

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Yoga

Improve your Core Strength, Flexibility and Breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing

NEW CLASSES STARTING SOON

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The Urban Junglist Workout

Kickbox your way to a fitter and healthier body whilst Learning to Kick-Box and listening to your favourite Jungle Music

Please Click the Links above to Learn More

THE MANY BENEFITS OF TRAINING A MARTIAL ART FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS

Benefits of taking up Martial Arts;

Learn a useful skill whilst improving your health & fitness

Self-Defence; Learn to defend yourself

Fun & Enjoyable, Meet new people

Health; Improved Flexibility, Mobility & Circulation

Fitness; Strength, Conditioning, Stamina

Improved Balance & Co-ordination

Healthier Heart and Lungs through Cardiovascular Exercise

Strengthen Joints and combat joint & back pain

Weight loss and management through regular exercise

Stress Relief

Improved Mind, Body and Spirit

Confidence Building

Improved; powers of concentration, focus and ability to learn

Official Grading system; All grades are officially recognised by Official Associations & Governing Bodies

A lifetime of learning and improvement

Learn Chinese Culture & Methods of Training

Weapon Training

Meet new people and make new Friends

Transferable Skills to all aspects of life

Additional Benefits for Children;

Fun & Enjoyable

Make new friends

Learn Respect, Manners & Discipline

Build Confidence & Self Esteem

Positive Mind Set; Focus and Determination

Improved Learning Ability

Improved Classroom/Academic Focus

Anti-Bullying

Team Building, Helping Others

Good Life Values and Life Skills

Respect at home and to Others

Helping with Obesity and Laziness

Compete in Tournaments

 

Children often need something to focus on, by safely competing in Martial Arts it gives them that focus direction and determination. Its also can be extremely addictive and rewarding. We will support all children that wish to compete and attend competitions to Coach them.

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IMANARI Jiu-Jitsu

Home to Imanari Jiu-Jitsu UK HQ

Learn from the Legendary Masakazu Imanari
on his UK visits and some of the highest level
Guest Coaches from around the World.

Coach Patel is an Official Student of Professor’s Masakazu Imanari and Mariusz Domasat and is graded to Black Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu by them.

Coach Patel is President of Imanari Jiu Jitsu UK and Vice President of ADCC UK (the Olympics of Grappling).

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Learn
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, Submission Grappling

BJJ Classes in Gloucester for;
Children Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ladies Only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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Learn Yoga Balance, Mind & Body

Please message for more info

Learn Yoga Vinyasa flow with our specialist Yoga Coaches

HEALTH NOTICE

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – 09-10-22

Please do NOT come if you are Sick

If you feel unwell for any reason (which includes; colds, flu, headaches, stomach sickness, COVID or anything else)
then please do NOT attend.

Please let us know you are unwell, and we wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you again soon when you are fit or well.

General Health & Injuries

If you have any new or existing injuries or ongoing health conditions, it is important to let the coaches know.

Each person is responsible for their own well-being and safety as well as that of others.

COVID

We are asking anyone visiting our school to use their own judgement and express a duty of care for others (even if you don’t believe in Covid).

If there are any known COVID cases in your household, then may we please ask you not to come until all members in your household are clear.

If you have come into contact with anyone that has recently tested positive please test yourself and do your best to ensure you are covid free before coming to the school.

There is no requirement to wear masks however, if members want to wear a mask, it’s perfectly fine.

Children

We ask all parents to use their own judgment reference any known cases of Covid in your child’s school or if they have recently come into contact with anyone that’s recently tested positive.

RECRUITING / ROOM FOR HIRE

We are looking for Talented People

We are looking for;

Dance Teachers,
Pilates Teacher,
Zumba Instructor,
Fitness Coach,
Personal Trainers,
Massage Therapist,

Anyone else specialising in Health & Fitness

The Main Hall is available to hire for private functions or by other sporting groups.

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Please Get in Touch

Daytime Hire – Availablity to hire in the day.

Please check the about page for picutres of our facility.

Testimonials

What Our Students Are Saying …

“l am a student of Sifu Patel for a very long time. Every training session you come out wanting more. His training methods help you break it down so you can use what you learn.”

Winston

Student, Gloucester

“Sifu Patel is like an encyclopaedia of Martial Arts knowledge. He certainly knows his stuff. One of the most competent Martial Artists I have trained with. He demos everything and teaches with a high level of detail enabling the student to get it. I can’t recommend him enough. Great Teacher and Martial Artist.”

Paul

Student & Coach, Gloucester

“A great grappling class with a great, detail-oriented coach. Very contemporary jiu jitsu the likes of which you’re used to seeing at the top end of the sport. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere, suitable for all skill levels, ages, genders and abilities. Can’t recommend it enough! “

Mike

Student, Cheltenham

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Try a Class or Ready to Join?

We recommend you commit to a month of training.
A month will enable you to experience the variety of content we offer in our classes. Then you can decide if you wish to formally join.

For further information please call T. 07529 211688