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About us

Dragon Freestyle Kickboxing (DFK) started in January 1998 in Mansfield.
Since then DFK has gone from strength to strength with busy classes in both Nottingham and Mansfield.

We cater for all ability levels, from complete beginner to black belt and beyond.
Classes are suitable for those who just want to get fitter, learn a new sport and meet new people.
We also attend many tournaments throughout the year, so those who are more serious about the sport who want to compete at anything from a local competition to a world championships, the opportunities are here for you.
Whatever you are looking to achieve from your training, I am sure we can help you.

DFK INSTRUCTORS/ COACHING TEAM:

Ian Harrison - Chief Instructor

• Started DFK in January 1998
• Current grades: 5th Dan Kickboxing, 5th Dan SDF Self Defence/ Modern Street Combat, 1st Dan Applied Kyusho Jitsu
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: 2 x ICO World Champion 2019, 3 x ICO World Champion 2018

Steve Cantrill - Senior Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2004
• Current grades: 4th Dan Kickboxing, 1st Dan Applied Kyusho Jitsu
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: ISKA World Champion 2016, The 1st DFK student to achieve 4th Dan

Danny Buckle - Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2007
  
• Current grade: 3rd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: becoming a DFK instructor & achieving 3rd Dan

Jen Clarke - Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2016
• Current grade: 2nd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: 3 x ICO World Champion 2022, 2 x ICO World Champion 2019, 2 x ICO World Champion 2018

Richard Lowe - Assistant Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2010
  
• Current grade: 2nd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: Reaching 2nd Dan and currently training as an Instructor

Sam Scott - Assistant Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2012
• Current grade: 2nd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievements: Reaching "nd Dan and currently training as an Instructor
  

Nathan Burton - Assistant Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2013
  
• Current grade: 1st Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievement: Achieving his black belt and becoming a regular part of the grading panel.
  

Ben Allwood - Assistant Instructor

• Joined DFK in 2016
• Current grade: 2nd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievement: ICO World Champion 2022

Jake Parkes - Junior Leader

• Joined DFK in 2019
• Current grade: 2nd Dan Kickboxing
  
• Best Martial Arts Achievement: Multiple ICO World Champion