Master Craig Burman, Martial Arts Port Macquarie, Self Defence, Mixed Martial Arts, Private Lessons,

Our Journey & Growth

The founder, Craig Burman, established Close Quarter Street Combat in 1995 in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. He began his journey into personal safety training by starting Boxing at the age of 8. Over the next two decades, he trained in various Martial Arts and Combat Arts, continuously enhancing his skills.

Originally named CBK Street Combat, the school was rebranded in 2003 to Close Quarter Street Combat, a name that accurately reflects the type of Self Defence taught, including Private Lessons that are tailored to all ages, such as Bully Proof Kids programs.

Throughout the years, Craig continued to train with various Reality Based Self Defence systems and Masters both locally and internationally. CQSC coaches take your personal safety training seriously, recognizing that often the aggressor is someone bigger, stronger and angrier, who doesn’t fight fair - so neither do we. We rigorously train and test our Counter Attack Strategies & Tactics in Scenario Drills to ensure the best outcomes for all our students.

CQSC's Code is to live in Peace and be ready for War.

Our philosophy of empowerment is captured in our symbol of the Peaceful Warrior, which also resonates with our commitment to Women's Self Defence.

CQSC Creed: Hand of friendship, hand of Combat, come together as one, to train for Peace, Respect and Commitment.

Knowledgeable Training Expertise

With over 35 years of learning, training, teaching and experience, we are capable of delivering real-world knowledge to empower you through your personal safety training. Your personal protection skills will serve you when you need them the most, especially when no one is coming to save you. We focus on real-world violence, not on belts or competitions, which is why our Self Defence classes are designed to equip you with essential strategies. Our goal is simple: End the threat as fast as possible and get to safety! You'll learn vital strategies for personal safety, including Situational Awareness, Personal Space & Safety, Verbal De-Escalation, Counter Attacks, Surprise Attacks, Attack by Camouflage, Multiple Attackers, First Strike, Street Grappling, Weapons and Pressure Point Combatives. Our Women's Self Defence courses also offer tailored techniques for safety. Remember our CQSC mantra: We always get home safe.

PRIVATE LESSONS

*Executive Combative Training;

Designed for Executives, Business Professionals, 1st Responders, Nurses, Teachers, Retail Staff, Parents & Teens

*Empowering Youth Programs;

10yrs - 16 yrs School Students

*Bully Proof Kids short Course (8 Weeks) - Equip your children with essential Bully Proof Skills to handle challenging situations.

*Empowering Women Programs;

Personal Space & Safety - Focused on Women's Self Defence, these classes are designed for women only (18+).

*Pressure Points Combatives;

Learn how Pain stops Threats, fast!

*Other Courses and Workshops.

Comply & Control;

Security and Law Enforcement

Team Bonding & Safety;

Business & Corporate Groups

WHAT IS THE DRAGON SYSTEM?

The Dragon System is Reality-based Self Defence that works under stress.

With violence continuing to rise, random attacks are no longer rare.

The question is not if something could happen - but whether you’re prepared when seconds matter.

Founder Craig Burman saw the gap—traditional martial arts were too slow, too complicated and too unrealistic for the threats people face today. Corporate men, Business owners and First Responders needed a system that was fast, direct and built for adrenaline.

So he created a program that strips away everything unnecessary and focuses only on what works under pressure. A system that takes a busy professional and turns them into someone capable, confident and combat-effective in hours - not years.

Executive Combatives exists to empower those who carry responsibility:

for their businesses, their teams, their partners and their families. When the moment comes, hesitation kills. Skill saves.

This is training for people who don’t have time to waste - but refuse to be victims.

Mission Statement

To deliver elite and reality-based Self Defence training that empowers Professionals and First Responders with Tier 1 skills - fast, efficiently and with absolute reliability under pressure.

The Dragon System™ was built on a simple truth: Avoidance is strength. But when avoidance fails, decisive action saves lives. We do not train aggression. We train judgement. We do not seek conflict. We prepare for responsibility.

Who's it designed for?
Executive Combatives Training is Private Lessons, designed for Executives, Business Professionals, First Responders, Nurses, Teachers, Retail Staff and Parents who want real-world personal protection - fast!

Everyone here, whether an everyday individual or a professional - carries something worth protecting. Family. Community. Responsibility.

Led by Master Coach Craig Burman, Founder of CQSC (Close Quarter Street Combat) and Australia’s National Pressure Points Combatives Coach.

What you'll learn;

Situation Awareness before Action
Avoidance over Ego

Threat Prevention

Decisive Response when required

Intercepting Counters
Simplicity under Pressure
Control over Chaos

Street Self Defence

Pressure Point Combatives

Close Quarter Survival skills
Proportional Power
Protection of what Matters
Quiet Confidence

Train for Reality
Act with Responsibility

We respect your time;
* No belts

* No gradings
* No patterns
* No BS
Just elite, practical skills that prepare you for real violence - not the gym.

Ask yourself this:
If something happened today...… would you be ready to respond?

Your family doesn’t need you to be brave.
They need you to be prepared.
Because when it matters most — you are their First Responder.

It's better to know and not need, than to need and not know!

We are certified in Street Self Defence and committed to high training standards. Our confidence in the effectiveness of our program is reflected in our money-back guarantee.

TRAIN • EMPOWER • PROTECT

Mentors & Masters

Bruce Lee

Master Russell Stutely

Founder of Jeet Kune Do, an inspiration to millions of people around the world. Peace & Respect

Master Russell Stutely

World Combat Hall of Fame, World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, National Boxing Coach of Cambodia and creator of Pressure Points Combatives

Boyd Hooper

Master Russell Stutely

Paul 'Pitbull' Grima and GM Chai Sirisute

Australian S.A.S. Instructor and Weapons Expert specializing in personal safety training. Back in the early 90's

Paul 'Pitbull' Grima and GM Chai Sirisute

Australian Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion and Martial Arts Hall of Famer Master Chai is the founder of the Thai Boxing Association

Tony Blauer

Paul 'Pitbull' Grima and GM Chai Sirisute

Tony Blauer

Founder of the SPEAR System. Tony's system is the world's only behavioural based self protection method that emphasizes principles of physiology, physics and psychology

Nick Wyborn

Paul 'Pitbull' Grima and GM Chai Sirisute

Tony Blauer

Krav Maga, Law Enforcement & Kapap Instructor, specializing in personal protection training

Close Quarter Street Combat

Close Quarter Street Combat