Paul Hadland

Senior Instructor

Training Since: 2018

Teaching Since: 2020

Technique of Choice: Hammer Down

Weapon of Choice: Dagger

Paul started training in 2018 to improve his fitness and explore his interest in martial arts. He quickly discovered how Arakan positively impacted many aspects of his life, helping him develop greater awareness, discipline, and focus through consistent training.

Paul’s proudest achievement in Arakan so far is grading for his Yellow Belt with the Chief Instructor. This milestone led to a career shift from panel beater to full-time Arakan instructor. He is passionate about helping others experience the same positive transformation that Arakan has brought to his life. Reliable, hardworking, and dedicated, Paul is committed to empowering his students and watching them grow.

Outside of training, Paul is a devoted father who loves spending time with his family and exploring new experiences with them.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Before I started training Arakan I had constant neck and back pain. My Instructor Paul has been able to incorporate stretching and strengthening into my lessons which has greatly reduced my body pain and I have also lost 7Kg’s in the process! I am a lot happier, confident and feel safer at work. I am very happy I joined Arakan. 

Laslo Bak

I really enjoy my Arakan lessons with my instructor Paul. Hes a great teacher, understanding and a good person too! Ive only trained Arakan for a short period of time now, however the benefits I’ve received including better coordination, fitness, confidence and just feel better overall. I highly recommend Paul and Arakan Martial Art

Mark Ribbons

During my Arakan lessons I learned self defence skills at a pace that is realistically adaptable and easy to remember and refer back to what I learned later. My time was used effectively and efficiently. I learned purpose behind the movements and Paul made every single lesson and movement count. As I am legally blind he also made my experiences welcoming, comfortable, respectful and made every necessary adjustment that are required to get the most out of my self defence lessons. 

Katalina Perkins

I have been training twice a week in the martial art of Arakan for over four years now. I am in my middle 60’s and have found it to be very satisfying and provides me with an outlet for vigorous exercise as well as improved co-ordination and fitness plus better mental health and well-being.  Above all, it markedly improves one’s confidence and assertiveness, to be able to manage almost any situation. I have found Paul to be a highly qualified and very patient teacher and I recommend him very highly.
Peter Benjamin 

I have been training with Paul Hadland for a few years now, in that time we have got to know each other well, he is extremely respectful and open minded, he always has an abundance of energy and a smile on his face which lifts my spirits as well, professionally he is very flexible and accommodating with training times, lengths places we train and a good listener if financial times are tough, his knowledge and techniques are fantastic which he is able to pass on, and explain it so I can understand it, I think Paul is a great asset to the Arakan team and have no problem in recommending his services to anyone.

Jason Hutt

 Hi my name is Harlan and I'm a student at Arakan martial arts. I've been a martial artist my entire life and have done quite a few styles but nothing quite compares to Arakan in terms of energy, explosiveness and a warrior mind set that over time can change victims to victors both physically and mentally through hard work. 
Paul is a great instructor and once of the coolest people I've ever met. He has great attention to technical skill and application, he has a great energy, very friendly, happy to answer any questions u have and easy to get along and talk with. I always have a blast when I have a lesson and leave felling better mentally then when I went in. 
I started my Arakan journey as a teenager when I was 14. I used to have a hard time talking to my parents and confiding in them but could always talk to my instructors. 
my instructor became my mentor as well.
teaching me valuable life lessons and giving me great advice as well as how to defend my self. 
As I got older I stoped for 7 years because I moved away. I tried other martial arts but found my way back to Arakan. 
Arakan will always have a special place in my heart because of the instructors I had when I was younger. And helped shape the man I am today . It's more than a club it's a community of some of the best people u could ever meet in your life. 
Harlan  Wall

I chose Arakan Martial Arts/ Self Defence classes for my teenage son Kyle in order for him to gain confidence and self defence skills. We've  been with Arakan for more then 6 months and I would like to recommend  Arakan, because trainers are the best in town, in their practice and skills. As the result of training Kyle advanced in knowledge about self - defence. Developed stronger character, confidence, personal security awareness, mental resilience, discipline and social skills.
A big thank you to Arakan Self Defence Trainer Paul who is responsible for that positive change.
Nora Woolgrove. 

My children (12 and 8) and I have been training with Paul for a month and we will definitely be continuing - it’s been so good for our coordination and confidence. Arakan is an excellent way to keep fit and learn self control and Paul is a great instructor.

Lara Farrow