Excellent club with amazing teachers! I have been doing Xen-Do kick boxing for 3 yrs now and it…read morenever gets dull. Each class is different and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a pro, there is always something new to learn!!! Come give it a try!

From the owner: Xen-Do is a martial art which can help you get fitter, build your stamina and strength, and improve…read moreyour flexibility and muscle tone. We train in a safe, professional, dedicated environment with fully qualified professionals who have attained the highest levels in the discipline. Our classes and personal training sessions are individually tailored to help you achieve your goals, whether they be to help develop body strength, increase fitness levels, learn self defense, or simply to have fun and unwind!

Having a real life Shaolin Temple to train in here in London is a dream come true. The Shaolin…read moreTemple UK does not disappoint. Run by Shifu Shi Yanzi and Shifu Yan Lei means classes are taught by real monks. You can learn meditation, Qigong and of course Shaolin Gung fu. The classes are broken down into levels so beginners learn at an even pace and progress when ready. The training is very hard, but just being in the presence of real life fighting monks makes the experience worth every penny.

Agreed with all of the above, the Shaolin Temple and it's genuine Shaolin Monks are the real deal…read morein terms of learning Gong Fu and San Shou (kickboxing) in London. I attend with my 5 yr old son in our respective 'preperation' classes as often as possible. One major plus for me is the presence of a gifted Chinese doctor, who has been giving me treatment for a back injury which caused Sciatica. After just two treatments I am off the prescription painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. A super friendly, welcoming atmosphere has added to the positive experience for us as well as the inspiration of seeing the Shifu and senior students in action , many of whom are national or international champion in their chosen discipline

Nice gym, facilities and location. But absolutely obnoxious BJJ instructor. I did a trial class…read morehere. Recall the scene in the film Fight Club, where they hurl abuse at new recruits to test their dedication. I imagine that's what the instructor here believes is happening in his head, minus any charisma. There are better options in the same area: Fight City Gym further down the same road, for example.

After having some travel issues I arrived at 7:17 for the 7:15 class, I got there as the class was…read moregetting underway so I waited on the side to not disturb it as I was at fault. After about 10mins the instructor came over and asked me to take a seat and wait while he got class underway and thought about what to do. I then proceeded to wait the length of the class with no interaction. While I was waiting a regular student arrived and joined in. The class ended and I thought this would be my chance to explain and chat to the instructor. Unfortunately not after walking around for a couple of minutes the instructor proceeded to call over a purple belt to roll. So after waiting over an hour I took this as my cue to leave. The gym looked good and the class looked intense with students being yelled at to get into better positions or do burpees/push ups if they lost positions in the specific sparring. But the encounter left me feeling very underwhelmed and I won't be back.

Grandmaster Ralph Allison and his wife Kwanjangnim Svetlana Allison are doing a fine job with the…read moreadults , teens and kids at this branch . Recommended !

From the owner: Starting in the martial arts as a young boy of 9 years Grandmaster A. has a lifetime of Martial…read moreArts Experience. Having appeared on Channel 5 TV and having been on various magazine front covers such as Tae Kwon Do Magazine , Martial Arts Illustrated and TKD Magazine Grandmaster Ralph Allison opened his Self Defence schools in the South London area after having established an international Organization by the name of " Chi Combat System " . . Family friendly from age 5 upwards up to 50+ we can truly cater for all self defence and health requirements for all ages - making life more positive and enjoyable.

Living in a large city can make you want to hit things which means it's good that I've found the…read moreToke Centre in London Bridge. Also known as the âHidden Gymâ as it's secluded behind the main street and you wouldn't ât know it was there unless told, it is a solid gym with two padded dojo's and one large room of gym equipment. The gym plays host to a variety of Martial arts which cater for all levels and many classes have as large a female following as men. There are also lots of classes for kids with some top class instructors which your kids will love and will keep them fit. The showers in the men's aren't great, I have no knowledge of the women's, but the classes and level of instruction are good enough to overcompensate.

Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness centre has become a leading light in martial health over the years…read more They have a good array of classes, both hard and soft styles. The inclusion of yoga and pilates has been very popular. It is the martial arts though that is the draw. For one monthly fee of £29.95 you can enjoy the full list of classes including karate, wrestling, kickboxing and many, many more. The karate taught by Orlando is especially good. His style is Kyokushin. He was recently over at the World Championships in South Africa competing with several of his students. There is also a well equipped gymnasium that you can use which is included in the membership. If you are interested in martial arts this is a must see place.

So i'm a bit of a gym rat / fitness freak and i've been going to this gym since I moved to the area…read moreabout a year ago. It's in a great area and the best thing is that it's open 24 hours a day, which is perfect for me. Over the last few years, due to the recession, we have seen a lot of these cheap gym chains sprouting up and I usually go with the saying 'you get what you pay for'. Now where that's usually proved me right for the most part, it's completely untrue with this gym chain. Monthly rates are dirt cheap, usually around £20 and the gym has everything you could want and need in a gym - state of the art equipment, full range of free weights, stretching areas, changing rooms, classes and PT sessions. Notice I said gym and not HEALTH CLUB. When I go to the gym I like to TRAIN not swim, jacuzzi, play tennis, steam room, spa or play tennis. If that's what you want then this place is not for you, as it hasn't got any of them and you want somewhere like VIRGIN ACTIVE or DAVID LLOYD and the price that comes with it (upwards of £65 per month plus joining fee). When I joined this gym I was shocked at how cheap it was a month as I would have gladly paid double every month as that's what I was expecting to pay at least. It's clean, nicely decorated and has everything you would need and more in a gym. A few recommendations - - Take full advantage of the 24 hour services. I would say to not train after work 6-10pm on weekdays as you will not be able to do what you need to do in less than 2 hours so you may as well not have gone. I go before work during the week and sometimes at weekends and have no problem using the equipment I need. - They don't have a wide range of classes so take a look at what they have on the website and see if they do things you like if thats a factor for you. - Don't get PT sessions here. I've trained athletes and know bad trainers when I see them. Apart from a few, most of the trainers here recycle their sessions and don't make sure their clients are doing the exercises correctly. I think they care more about their money than helping them. Or if you do want sessions here send me a message and i'll recommend the good ones and I promise I don't know any of them personally to just be giving them your business! Apart from those minor points if you live local and are looking for a gym I thoroughly recommend this place!

Good gym for 20 quid a month. It's got all the cardio that you'll need, and if you're an off-hours…read moregym rat, the ideal place for you. Always has been clean for me, and the other patrons are a nice cross-section (read: not full of gym rats). PT professionals I have not seen to be amazing for the price - they seem more just like the contractors who didn't have a job elsewhere - and they cost 50 to 80 an hour typically. Better to head to Pure Fitness or to another big London PT house for that price (and maybe get medical insurance to cover it). The nautilus machines and free weights are plentiful during non-peak hours, though can get a bit crowded with the afterwork crowd. Either way, the gym is great value for money if you're within walking distance.