Beacon Community Centre

09/10/2026

🇸🇪🥋 HUGE INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🥋🇸🇪

🚨 SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR – SHIHAN HANS PIHELGAS (SWEDEN) 🚨

🔥 AN EXCITING TWO-DAY INTERNATIONAL JU JITSU SEMINAR COMING TO MARKET DRAYTON IN SEPTEMBER 2027! 🔥

Valor Combat Systems Martial Arts Academy is incredibly proud and delighted to announce that we will be welcoming SHIHAN HANS PIHELGAS – 9TH DAN BLACK BELT JU JITSU (CHIKARA RYU) from Sweden for a very special two-day International Martial Arts Seminar!

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students, fellow Martial Artists and the wider Martial Arts community to experience training under a highly experienced and respected International Instructor.

🇸🇪 TRAVELLING FROM SWEDEN TO SHROPSHIRE! 🇬🇧

Shihan Hans Pihelgas brings a wealth of Martial Arts knowledge, technical expertise and experience in Ju Jitsu. As a 9th Dan Black Belt representing Chikara Ryu, he will be sharing his knowledge, techniques and understanding of the art during this exciting international training event.

🥋 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Throughout this special weekend, participants will have the opportunity to:

✅ Train under a highly experienced International Ju Jitsu Instructor.

✅ Explore and develop their understanding of traditional Ju Jitsu principles and techniques.

✅ Enhance their technical knowledge, practical skills and Martial Arts abilities.

✅ Experience different teaching methods, perspectives and approaches to Ju Jitsu.

✅ Train alongside fellow Martial Artists in a friendly, respectful and supportive environment.

✅ Build new friendships and strengthen connections within the International Martial Arts community.

This seminar promises to be an excellent opportunity for personal development, technical progression and sharing Martial Arts knowledge across different styles and organisations.

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📅 EVENT DETAILS

🇸🇪 GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Shihan Hans Pihelgas

🥋 GRADE: 9th Dan Black Belt Ju Jitsu

🇸🇪 STYLE: Chikara Ryu – Sweden

📆 DATES: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September 2027

📍 VENUE: Market Drayton Dojo

🏢 LOCATION: Beacon Community Centre, Prospect Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BN.

🥋 HOSTED BY: Valor Combat Systems Martial Arts Academy.

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🌍 BRINGING INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

At Valor Combat Systems, we are passionate about continually developing our students' knowledge, abilities and appreciation of Martial Arts.

We believe that learning from different instructors, exploring new perspectives and sharing experiences are essential parts of becoming a well-rounded Martial Artist.

Hosting an International Instructor of this calibre represents another exciting opportunity for our Academy and the wider Martial Arts community here in Shropshire.

We are particularly looking forward to welcoming Shihan Hans Pihelgas to our Market Drayton Dojo and providing an opportunity for Martial Artists to come together, train, learn and develop their skills.

📢 SAVE THE DATES – 18TH & 19TH SEPTEMBER 2027!

Further information regarding seminar times, training sessions, eligibility, ticket prices and booking arrangements will be announced in due course.

👀 WATCH THIS SPACE – MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

📣 Please help us spread the word by LIKING, SHARING AND TAGGING fellow Martial Artists who may be interested in attending this special international event!

We look forward to welcoming everyone to what promises to be a memorable weekend of Martial Arts training!

VALOR COMBAT SYSTEMS MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

🌐 www.valorcombatsystems.co.uk
📞 07794 577797

🇸🇪 SWEDEN MEETS SHROPSHIRE – SEPTEMBER 2027! 🇬🇧

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

📢 USER GROUP MEETING

📅 Friday 9th October 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm

HAVE YOUR SAY!

We want to keep all of our users informed and updated about the current issues affecting the Beacon Community Centre, as well as give you the opportunity to share your views, raise any concerns and ask questions.

Your feedback and involvement are important. This meeting is for your benefit, so please come along, have your say and help us work together for the future of the Beacon Community Centre.

We look forward to seeing you there.

13/09/2026

30/07/2026

We have a new Calmer Cafe in Market Drayton, which opened this week. Held every Tuesday from 17:15 - 19:15. This weekday evening service is dedicated to providing a supportive and welcoming space for people who would like some support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Booking is essential; call us on 01743 368 647 to book your space.

01/07/2026

🚨 Car Park Notice 🚨

Please be advised that the car park will be resurfaced on Friday 3rd July 2026.

As a result, anyone attending the venue during the day will be asked to park along Longslow Road.

If the weather conditions are favourable, evening groups should be able to use the main car park as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding while these improvement works are carried out.