Dragon's Lair Martial Arts

Dragon's Lair Martial Arts The School is an Australian Owned Martial Arts Business in Emerald, Central Queensland I love teaching and seeing the kids grow in confidence and self esteem.

My name is Peter De Vreede and I have been in the martial arts for 37 years.

01/09/2026

Hi all,
Unfortunately due to instructors either away or unwell, there will be no Junior Karate this afternoon.

Adult Kickboxing is on tonight at 6pm.
10/08/2026

Adult Kickboxing is on tonight at 6pm.

Hi Everyone,It is with a heavy heart, but also with joy and hope, that I announce I am moving back to my home region of ...
04/08/2026

Hi Everyone,
It is with a heavy heart, but also with joy and hope, that I announce I am moving back to my home region of Berrigan, in southern NSW on the Murray River.

1. The heavy heart part
I have to make this necessary move to become a part-time carer for two members of my family. It takes me away from one of the things I love doing most — teaching Martial Arts to both children and adults. I have spent the last 10 years here in Emerald with Dragons Lair, building fantastic relationships, both casual and deep, with countless people, adults and juniors alike. These are the things I will miss the most. I will be heading south during the school holidays between Term 3 and Term 4.

This raises a big question: what happens to the Dojo and all the classes?

2. The joy and hope part
Dai Sempai Arnika Wyper has stepped forward and will be running Dragons Lair Martial Arts – Emerald (DLMA-E) from the beginning of Term 4 onwards. Arnika has trained with me for close to 8 years and knows all the students very well, having filled in for me during absences I couldn't avoid. For the last three-odd years, she has been my 2nd in charge and 1st ranking assistant at DLMA-E.
As of this announcement, Arnika will be sitting her Black Belt grading in a week's time, and will take over the running of DLMA-E as a qualified Black Belt, with all the rights and privileges that come with that honour. Please show her the same support you've shown me — I know Arnika will absolutely succeed in this venture.

I will continue my own Martial Arts journey once I've moved south, and will remain Head of School for the Dragons Lair Martial Arts Group. I'll be Arnika's mentor and direct instructor, and will also return to Emerald from time to time to help with gradings and other events.

Yours in Martial Spirit,
Sensei Pete

Just a reminder there will be no junior classes tomorrow or Wednesday (2nd and 3rd of June) as Sensei Pete and Sempai Ar...
01/06/2026

Just a reminder there will be no junior classes tomorrow or Wednesday (2nd and 3rd of June) as Sensei Pete and Sempai Arnika will be unavailable to run classes.

Regards Sempai Arnika

Hi All In the first week of June, namely 2nd and 3rd of June, the dojo will be closed for junior classes. The 3rd of Ju...
21/05/2026

Hi All
In the first week of June, namely 2nd and 3rd of June, the dojo will be closed for junior classes. The 3rd of June is a public holiday and the 2nd of June neither Sensei Pete or Sempai Arnika will be available to run classes. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Cheers Sensei Pete

Hi All Due to instructors being unable to attend adult Kickboxing on this Monday night, we are either in Springsure, Bri...
17/05/2026

Hi All
Due to instructors being unable to attend adult Kickboxing on this Monday night, we are either in Springsure, Brisbane or working, there is no Adult Kickboxing classes this Monday night.
Cheers Sensei Pete

Hi AllJoey will be running another MMA training session tonight, Monday, from 7pm Hi AllJoey will be running another MMA...
27/04/2026

Hi All
Joey will be running another MMA training session tonight, Monday, from 7pm Hi All
Joey will be running another MMA training session tonight, Monday, from 7pm to 8.30 pm.
$20 per student per class and $10 if you did the kickboxing class before it.
Cheers Pete Senseito 8.30 pm.
$20 per student per class and $10 if you did the kickboxing class before it.
Cheers Pete Sensei

Hi AllDue to very low, or even, no numbers for Wednesday Junior Kickboxing class at 4.30pm for the past 8 weeks or so, ...
26/04/2026

Hi All
Due to very low, or even, no numbers for Wednesday Junior Kickboxing class at 4.30pm for the past 8 weeks or so, I have made the decision to cancel Wednesday Kickboxing class at 4.30pm for the foreseeable future.
Regards, Peter

Hi AllJoey will be running another MMA training session tonight, Monday, from 7pm to 8.30 pm.$20 per student per class a...
30/03/2026

Hi All
Joey will be running another MMA training session tonight, Monday, from 7pm to 8.30 pm.
$20 per student per class and $10 if you did the kickboxing class before it.
Cheers Pete Sensei

Address

15 Glasson Street
Emerald, QLD
4720

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+61448800379

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