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

Awful gym, as a woman training in a male environment you get stared at like you're a lepper…read more Terrible customer services, condescending with no leeway; needed to cancel my gym membership due to personal reasons and the fees involved are ridiculous. They threaten you to pay up or involve debt collectors, not very nice at all!

5 stars without a doubt! This isn't your average gym. They really do have the best team of staff…read morewho have the best advice, who can give you the best supplements, who can show you Elites amazing equipment! You will get to train in the best atmosphere and take part in some wicked classes. The list well and truly goes on!! They really do cater for all. This is defiantly the gym to join!

UMA London is an authentic Bruce Lee's "Old School Jeet Kune Do (JKD)" academy based in London…read more JKD Classes are taught in 2 locations in London as follows:- **THE SQUARE MILE* Every Monday & Thursday, from 7:15pm - 8:15pm at Fitness First, 95 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4HN (near the Millenium Bridge; *GREENFORD* Every Saturday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at The Greenford Sports Centre, Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU (opposite the Mazda showroom). Beginners & Non-Members Welcome *** For more information, please visit our web-site on http://www.umalondon.com , call/text +44 (0) 795 180 7982 or send an email to info@umalondon.com Lak is a JKD Instructor, who is Approved by Tim Tackett (Founder of The Bruce Lee Education Foundation & the Wednesday Night Group), and Kwoklyn Wan (Certified JKD Instructor & UK Rep for Tim Tackett, 2nd Generation). Kwoklyn Wan established Urban Martial Arts, which is headquartered in Leicester City Centre (St. John Street, Leicester, LE1 3WL, 0116 253 8668, http://www.urbanmartialarts.com) , offering the best in martial art practices and fitness from around the world. New Locations are being offered around the UK, which include: London, Leicestershire (Newbold Verdon; Kirby Muxloe; Ratby; Western Park; Narborough Rd); Portsmouth; and the list continues to grow

Bloody hard class. I haven't sweated so much in years…read more If you wanna work your arse off and learn real kung fu then this is the place to go in East London. The instructor was very friendly, but there was no slacking off, and he made everyone work bloody hard. Loved it though and will be back there next week. THE CLASS IS IN BECKTON E6, not anywhere near Chiswick.

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The Wushu academy, teaches chinese defence from beginners to advanced levels. Groups are intimate…read moreso the teacher can really help you to develop in a calm, peaceful and respectful atmosphere. There are also classes for children and for those more serious, gradings are available. all are welcome to have a look before they commit.

I originally started training in Judo as a child in Dorset, I have trained in many martial arts…read moredisciplines, such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do and now Wing Chun, which I find to be the most enjoyable discipline. I moved to London 6 years ago, and started training in Wing Chun at schools across London. Last year I moved to Croydon, and after looking around several schools, I decided to join Kung Fu Schools. This decision was taken due to the extremely friendly and professional nature of the schools instructors and students, and the fact that school caters for each individual students very varying needs. Since joining the school I have met and enjoyed some training with Chief Instructor Sifu Paul Hawkes, who has trained with Masters & Grand Masters such as James Sinclair, Lung Ting and Sergio Iadarola who is head of the IWKA. The instructors at the school love there chosen martial arts discipline and have trained and learnt there craft from all around the world. The massive enthusiasm generated by the instructors is injected into the training, which makes it a such a great experience for all, and makes me, keep coming back for more. The best school by a country mile, that I have attended, and I have trained at many, over my 26 years in martial arts(probably more expert than most). I would like to thank Kung Fu Schools for organising an excellent Self Awareness Seminar at the weekend

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For the money it's hard to beat as an LSE student, but the perks end about there…read more It's small but [reasonably] clean. The spin studio is not divided from the aerobic and weight areas, and the pool is very, very small. I'd echo the previous complaint that they don't do locker cuts frequently enough, or perhaps staff members are taking primo lockers - inconsiderate but wouldn't be surprising... A few very good trainers here - Antonino and Chenna - are friendly and serious professionals; some of the others very obviously are not.

LA Fitness in Holborn is using deceptive practices in their advertising and contracting. They…read moreadvertise a two-month membership, which I signed up for. I confirmed with the rep more than once that the term was indeed two months, and confirmed with the manager as well. I found that it is actually a rolling membership that requires 30 days notice to cancel. This was not disclosed. Apparently, negative news coverage has not prevented them from continuing these fraudulent practices, http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2012/04/la_fitness.htm