You've watched the UFC. You've thought about trying a boxing gym. You've told your mates you'd be keen. But you've never actually walked through the door.
Maybe you tried a commercial gym. Treadmill, weights, the same playlist every session. You lasted two months and cancelled the direct debit. Maybe you did one of those franchise "boxing fitness" classes where you hit a bag to pop music and called it a workout.
That's not boxing. That's aerobics with gloves on.
You want to learn the real thing. Real technique. Real sparring. A real coach who has actually been in the ring. And a community of men who push each other — not a room full of strangers who never make eye contact.
What You Get
Dragon Foundation
The Real Thing. Not The Franchise Version
Dragon Foundations is your entry into authentic combat sport training at Footscray's only dedicated boxing and Muay Thai gym.
Here's how it works:
Dragon Assessment: A one-off onboarding session with Paul. Fitness benchmarking (push-ups, skipping, body composition, blood pressure) plus an introduction to basic self-defence technique. You find out exactly where you stand.
Dragon Standards Tracking: Re-tested every 12 weeks. Measurable progress across skipping, push-ups, bag rounds, sparring endurance, and body composition.
A Coach Who's Done It:Paul "The Dragon" Le is a former K-1 professional fighter with 35+ years of experience. Not a franchise. Not a rotating roster. One coach, one gym, real training.
I love learning women's selfdefense and body transformation here
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I joined dragon health and fitness to get in shape and learn boxing,kickboxing the gym is welcoming and a great place to get motivated100% recommend. Thank you, Paul, and the whole Drag... More
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Paul is an unreal coach. I came to dragon fitness as a near 30 year old who wasn’t that fit but had a keen interest in boxing and Muay Thai and he showed me an unreal training methodolo... More
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Great environment to train in, everyone in the gym lifts you up and supports you through the sessions, comfortable in knowing a ex professional fighter is guiding me and laying all his... More
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Thank You to my Sư Phụ Paul Le alot🌻I get stronger 💪 😌 in all my physical and mentally🫶🏻
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5 star reviews are thrown around like nothing these days, but dragon health and fitness is by far a gym worth the High rating! Great facilities, great people and great training for all... More
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After getting sick of going to the gym and lifting weights I came across this boxing gym a couple months ago, absolutely loving it, Paul’s a great trainer, my fitness in 2 months has im... More
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My fitness has greatly improved greatly since coming here for the past 9 months. Paul is a great trainer and works with your ability to help you be your best
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Paul and the Team have a been great to train with ! Very friendly gym and has been a great introduction into Muay Thai training.
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"I'm thrilled to share my transformative journey at Dragon Health and Fitness under the expert guidance of Trainer Paul Le, I've achieved a healthier lifestyle, shed unwanted pounds, an... More
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Started with Paul at 92kgs, 2 months in to training I'm down to 84.5kg just from Muay Thai and Boxing. It's been incredible to watch my progress and confidence grow, from barely being a... More
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Paul is an exceptional coach and has made my time at Dragon Fitness fulfilling. Not only has he made me a better fighter, he has instilled more confidence in me. He is knowledgeable and... More
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What a great place. If you want to learn with a true professional, this is the right place. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to train here with an incredible coach and amazing... More
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Very happy with my training, Paul has been amazing already lost 3kg in 2 weeks and we keep fighting, looking forward for my transformation. Thanks Paul
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Great GymI started training at Dragon Health and Fitness with coach Paul "Dragon" Lee about 3 months ago. My goal which I shared with Paul was to lose weight and look good hitting the b... More
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Very welcoming community and beast coach! Love the atmosphere of the gym and definitely should give it a shot.
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Joined at the start of March during my time in Melbourne, after about a year of not having any time to work out.Paul is very friendly and accommodating for people of all levels and made... More
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I've been seeing Paul as my personal trainer for under a year and I found Paul's determination in getting the correct technique as well as his methods to have been nothing short of exce... More
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I have been a member for just over a month now and can easily say it was a great decision. I was a little nervous joining as it has been a while since I have been fit and active. But Pa... More
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Been coming to this gym for 3-4 months now and intend on staying. Paul’s a great coach that pushes everybody in the gym and personalizes the training to each fighter. Has always been su... More
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Paul has been so good to me, I’ve been training with dragon fitness for about 3 weeks now and each session, I get pushed to my max and I’m always learning something new with each workou... More
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Paul is a great trainer and has excellent knowledgealso works around previous injuryswould highly recommend for anyone to come down and try out
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Very good I like it
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Good for kids & Women self defense
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Good place to lose weight and reduce stress.I feel good after every training session. We train in the park during Lockdown. Boxing, weight training & muaythai gets me fit fast.
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great gym to get fit and learn good boxing & muaythai techniques. Paul is a professional when it comes to training and has hreat knowledge in the boxing & muaythai industry.i am getting... More
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I started training here with my housemates since early February of this year and it's been great. Everyone that trains there is super nice and is willing to help and push you further; a... More
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Great traditional boxing gym!! Weights and sauna upstairs. And Paul the owner is a great trainer, if your just wanting a workout or want to learn real boxing a Muay thai it's a great pl... More
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Highly Recommended!!
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paul le really pushes me to go all out with my training, ive learnt many techniques from paul. really enjoy the vibe!!
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I found the gym very friendly and safe for woman. I started training Muay Thai and Boxing for fitness and weight loss.
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Had a great time learning Boxing, MuayThai and Self Defence with the Dragon!
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Clean, fun , friendly atmosphere. Everyone are positive & happy training here. I love the boxing, Muaythai and weight training programs.
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Top gym, offering a great location, equipment, programs, and instructors. Something for everyone. Do yourself a favour and get down there.
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i personally think this is a great gym for learning how to box
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We as a family went out for the Footscray Luna New Years celebrations in January this year. An amazing day, beautiful weather fantastic food even had a stage where local businesses coul... More
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I was introduced to paul through a mutual friend who knows him through boxing and martial arts. I originally had the intent of only doing 2 days a week to keep fit. It's been 3yrs now a... More
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I love this gym, it is such a great gym to train at, I have been lucky enough to train with Paul for many years and I would highly recommend anyone to train there. He has a great wealth... More
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Definitely the best place to tone up and learn self-defense from a pro!!
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Great training!
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Trained with Dragon in 2018/19. It was a great experience and he has a very patient and instructive teaching technique that really helped a beginner like me pick things up quickly.My fi... More
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It is a great gym with some great teachers. Ex Professional boxer, Paul would make sure every student gets a personal attention to work on their punching technique. Training here would... More
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Paul is a great kickboxing & boxing trainer and I’ve always known that Paul has the necessary skills to teach any level (from beginners to even professional) that’s why I chose him. I a... More
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Excellent gym, professional service. If you want results fast, talk to Paul "The Dragon" Le. Thanks Paul, he has helped me achieve all my fitness goals.
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Great gym, Paul Le great trainer and top bloke.Cant wait to do another Ab class with The Dragon
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From my time training with Dragon Health & Fitness, owner Paul is one of the most experienced Muay Thai instructors in Melbourne and I can easily see he still teaches with a great degre... More
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I have been seeing Paul for personal training and one-to-one sessions in boxing for over 2 months now, and have been having a very good experience. Paul is professional, kind, and knowl... More
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I started training here December 2019.Im 45 years old.At my first class of Muay Thai, I fell in love with it, I was sore for the first week, as prior, I was a couch potato for 3 years,... More
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Lovely clean gym, women friendly and the coach has great techniques for fitness and self-defense. Classes are fun and I learn something new with every class, would highly recommend!
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This is a great gym, filled with great people and a real family atmosphere, no ego's or attitude. Just an awesome place to train and learn new skills. If you are looking to learn Muayth... More
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Seeing Paul and the team work their magic, it's no wonder Dragon & Health and Fitness has become an important part of the Footscray and boxing community. The team environment and Paul's... More
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Paul Dragon Le lives up to his nameAlmost 50 and the first time in a gym in 25 years.Hitting the bags getting in the ring and feeling like $M than sleeping like a baby, if your kids are... More
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Hi guysThis gym has a friendly atmosphere with really genuine people attending. I have a few back issues and Paul will always pull me aside and target rehabilitation excercises to help... More
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I really like the boxing here and the amount of effort the owner puts into the gym
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Awesome gym Paul’s knowledge and experience creates great technique.Also the personal training really helped me trim down and strengthen my core things which I wasn’t achieving in the g... More
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this gym has very good technique for boxing martial arts
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"Paul has been my personal trainer for a few months now. The results I have achieved to date are largely due to Paul's perfect combination of diverse training methods, individualised ex... More
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Dear Mr. PaulI will move to Footscray in Nov and i want to workout, Could i have a price of a week or a month training?, i will only workout.Thank you.
The Challenge
Can You Pass the Dragon Standard?
Most men who walk in on day one cannot. That is why day one exists.
Skipping: 3 Minutes (Day 1)
20 minutes non-stop (Dragon Level)
Bag Round: 1 Round (Day 1)
5 rounds without rest (Dragon Level)
Push-Ups: 20 (Day 1)
75 continuous (Dragon Level)
Sparring: Can't Spar (Day 1)
3 rounds, composed (Dragon Level)
Find out where you stand. Book your Dragon Assessment.
Everything You Need to Know About Joining Dragon Health & Fitness
Q: "Do I need experience?"
Zero experience required. Dragon Foundations is designed for complete beginners. Paul will assess your fitness on day one and ensure you're placed at the right level.
Q: "Will I get hit?"
Not until you're ready. Monday and Wednesday classes are bag-based fitness - no contact. Sparring is introduced gradually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and only when Paul says you're ready. Body sparring comes first. Head sparring comes much later.
Q: "What should I bring?"
Gym clothes, a towel, and water. Gloves and wraps are available at the gym if you don't have your own. Shoes optional - many members train barefoot for Muay Thai.
Q: "Can I try before I commit?"
Your Dragon Assessment is your trial. It's a full onboarding session where you get benchmarked, learn the basics, and experience what training at Dragon actually feels like. After that, you decide.
Q: "Where are you?"
4/30 Leeds Street, Footscray VIC 3011. Five minutes from Footscray station. Plenty of street parking.