Our Journey ofMartial Excellence
Founded in 2018 in the heart of London, Sons Of The Dragon Academy was born from Sensei Ria Harman's vision to create an elite training center where ancient martial arts traditions meet modern athletic excellence.
Our Mission & Values
We believe that true strength comes from the harmony of discipline, technique, and character. Our approach combines ancient martial arts wisdom with modern training methodology and personalized instruction.
Disciplined Excellence
Every student receives personalized attention from our dedicated team of martial arts professionals led by Ria Harman.
Traditional Methods
We honor authentic martial arts traditions while incorporating proven modern training techniques.
Warrior Community
Building a supportive community where students can grow together on their martial arts journey.
Meet Our Martial Arts Team
Our passionate team of certified instructors brings together decades of experience in traditional martial arts, competitive fighting, and character development under the expert leadership of Sensei Ria Harman.
Our Elite Instructors
Certified martial arts professionals dedicated to your warrior journey
Individual Expertise
Sensei Ria Harman
Head Instructor & Academy Director
With over 15 years of competitive martial arts experience, Sensei Ria Harman combines traditional martial arts wisdom with modern training methods. She founded Sons Of The Dragon Academy and authored our comprehensive martial arts training guides, establishing herself as London's premier martial arts educator.
Marcus Chen
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Specialist
A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with extensive competition experience, Marcus specializes in ground fighting techniques and submission grappling. Under Ria Harman's guidance, he developed our comprehensive BJJ curriculum.
Sofia Rodriguez
Muay Thai & Striking Coach
Trained in Thailand and certified in traditional Muay Thai, Sofia brings authentic striking techniques to our academy. She works closely with Ria Harman to develop our striking programs and conditioning methods.
David Kim
MMA & Competition Coach
A former professional MMA fighter with extensive cage experience, David specializes in mixed martial arts training and fight preparation. His expertise in combining disciplines has shaped our advanced MMA programs under Ria Harman's direction.
Emma Thompson
Youth & Self-Defense Instructor
Specializing in youth martial arts and practical self-defense, Emma creates safe and engaging programs for students of all ages. She collaborates with Ria Harman to ensure our academy maintains the highest standards of instruction for every student.
James Mitchell
Strength & Conditioning Coach
A certified strength and conditioning specialist focused on martial arts performance, James designs training programs that enhance fighting ability and prevent injury. Working alongside Ria Harman, he ensures our athletes reach peak physical condition.
Our Elite Training Facility
Located in the heart of London, our academy offers world-class training mats, professional-grade equipment, and specialized training areas designed for martial arts excellence.