Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Martial Arts Academy in London, Ontario
Northern Black Dragon Martial has been serving London since 1972, offering comprehensive martial arts training for children, youths, and adults. Our programs include Kung-Fu, Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and Sanda, emphasizing physical fitness, mental discipline, and philosophical growth. With a legacy of over five decades, we prioritize holistic development, instilling values like respect, integrity, and self-control. Our experienced instructors, including 9th Degree Black Sash Master Paul Chau, provide personalized guidance to help students achieve their full potential. We foster a family-friendly environment where safety, mutual respect, and dedication to excellence are paramount.Our curriculum balances striking, grappling, and defensive techniques while promoting confidence and life skills applicable beyond the dojo. We measure success through earned belt promotions and have produced numerous provincial and national champions. Our Bullyproof Program teaches non-violent conflict resolution, empowering children to handle intimidation with confidence. Located at Unit A2-1075 Sarnia Road, we maintain strict training standards with mandatory full gear during sparring and enforce a code of conduct emphasizing punctuality, cleanliness, and mutual respect.
Services
Kickboxing
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kung Fu
Karate
Boxing
Sanda
Muay Thai
Bullyproof Program
Children's Classes
Adult Fitness
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of martial arts expertise with proven competitive success.
- Our instructors hold authentic Black Sash/Belt credentials with decades of teaching experience.
- We provide age-specific programs balancing physical training and character development.
- Our Bullyproof Program teaches non-violent conflict resolution for children.
- We maintain strict safety standards with mandatory protective gear during sparring.
What people say
Experienced instructors
Family-friendly environment
Competitive success
Bullyproof program
Structured curriculum
Services
Kickboxing
Our Kickboxing program develops cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and self-defense skills through dynamic striking techniques. Students learn strategic footwork, powerful punches, and defensive maneuvers while building mental focus and discipline. This high-energy workout improves coordination and stress management for all fitness levels.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction focuses on ground fighting techniques, submissions, and positional control. We teach practical self-defense applications and competitive grappling strategies while emphasizing leverage over strength. Classes promote problem-solving skills and physical conditioning for practitioners of all sizes and experience levels.
Bullyproof Program
This specialized program teaches children non-violent conflict resolution techniques and confidence-building strategies. We focus on verbal de-escalation and defensive positioning while fostering self-esteem and situational awareness. The curriculum helps students recognize and safely respond to bullying behaviors in school environments.
Children's Martial Arts
Our youth programs develop discipline, focus, and physical coordination through age-appropriate martial arts instruction. Classes emphasize character development, respect, and perseverance while teaching fundamental techniques in multiple disciplines. We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and safe progression.
Black Belt Certification
Advanced students progress through rigorous belt requirements toward Black Belt certification. The program emphasizes technical mastery, teaching responsibilities, and philosophical understanding. Our instructors provide personalized guidance to develop leadership skills and deep martial arts expertise through structured testing and mentorship opportunities.
People
Master Paul Chau
Founder/Chief Instructor
9th Degree Black Sash martial artist with over 50 years of teaching experience. Pioneer of London's first comprehensive martial arts program, producing multiple national champions across various disciplines.
Richard Chau
Instructor
6th Dan Black Sash with 34 years of teaching experience. Accomplished competitor with multiple national and international titles in Kickboxing, Karate, and MMA.
Chris Chau
Instructor
4th Dan Black Sash with 30 years of martial arts instruction. Specializes in competitive sparring and weapons training, holding numerous championship titles in national competitions.
Gustavo Magalhaes
Professor
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert with over 20 years of training experience. Holds a black belt since 2009 and specializes in ground fighting techniques and competition preparation.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kung Fu, Karate, and Sanda for all ages and experience levels.
Do you have programs for children?
Yes, we provide age-specific classes for children starting at age 7, focusing on discipline, confidence building, and basic martial arts techniques.
What equipment is required?
Full gear including headgear, gloves, mouthguard, and shin guards are mandatory for sparring sessions to ensure student safety.
How are belt promotions determined?
Promotions are earned through demonstrated skill mastery, attendance, and character development rather than being automatically awarded.
Is prior experience necessary?
No prior martial arts experience is required. Our instructors guide beginners through foundational techniques at their own pace.
What safety measures do you have?
We enforce strict safety protocols including mandatory protective gear, supervised sparring, and a code of conduct emphasizing mutual respect and injury prevention.
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Reviews (4)
Tracee Moir-Lynch
Mar 16, 2020
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At Northern Black Dragon they are skilled, professional, and available to support students to learn and grow and become confident in their martial arts skills. My son loves attending and learning with the Northern black dragon staff and students.
Nicola Newmanski
May 11, 2017
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Master Chau along with his two sons, Richard and Chris are unbelievable. The knowledge between the 3 will have you where you want to be with goals etc. Always welcoming new memebers with open arms, helping 1 on 1 every class. If martial arts/self defense has been on the bucket list, come in and meet such a great family. "Loved" is an understatement
Elmer De La Haza
Nov 01, 2016
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These Self Defense exercises are wonderful and at the same time contribute to the health and spiritual tranquility; thank you very much sensei !!!
Mesmain Surpris
May 03, 2014
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I need to learn it I've been jumping from one trainer to another all I know is basics and each trainer taught me good but where I want and need to be im not satisfied and the teacher doesn't stay true to his word they end up leaving or they don't motivate you I love martial arts and I know it takes time but I am hungry what do I do?
