Having a real life Shaolin Temple to train in here in London is a dream come true. The Shaolin Temple 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. read more

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Agreed with all of the above, the Shaolin Temple and it's genuine Shaolin Monks are the real deal in 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 read more

Grab a bamboo brush, it's beating time! Perhaps my supreme procrastination was a giant mistake, I actually loved/hated every minute. I loved sweating buckets, stretching out, breathing in and connecting with my inner self. I hated running endlessly up and down the hill (luckily this only took up 15 minutes of the 2 hours.) The first hour of Qigong was one controlled movement after another, constant motion and serious muscle lengthening. I twisted and detoxed my liver much like a yoga session and even quickly rolled through numerous downward dog to cobra stretches, the Chinese way. At minute 45 the beating began, apparently I awoke my chi. The aim of the game, hit every part of your body with force using a bamboo brush (a whole bunch of bamboo sticks bound together.) Ouch...but only for the first few hits and then it becomes euphoric, your body suddenly feels so awake and invigorated. Chi or not, I felt strong. Shaolin Gung fu is a whole other story. Ballet meets boot camp. We dropped for 30 press-ups more times than I can count, ran around punching the air and lunged until the quad burn was nearly unbearable. Then threw in more deep lunge punching and then a ton of high kicks. Finally, I was in my element. In any case I walked out alive, feeling very happy to have achieved every task that lay in my path. The Shaolin Temple is definitely a place were serious martial arts practice takes place. The 'preparation' level is likely to be where I stay for a considerable amount of time but none the less, it is a fabulous work out and a great alternative to the less than cultural experience of a conventional gym. read more

Shaolin Temple UK is a real deal. It is always striving to get as close as possible to the original idea of Shaolin culture. It has an authentic practice of Kung fu, Qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation and practical life philosophy. Anyone searching for a real Shaolin knowledge and knowledge about how to gain healthy mind and body should not miss training in Shaolin Temple UK! read more

Having been slightly hesitant in the beginning I signed up straight away after my first class. The meditation followed by QiGong is relaxing and very good for your health. The preparation class is great for fitness and the teachers make all classes easy to follow. There is a sense of community within the temple and students are very friendly. I would highly recommend the Shaolin temple if seeking inner peace, improved health and badass punch and kick combos. read more

I hesitated for 10 Years about coming to train with Genuine Shaolin Monks. I regret it. I came here extremely physically unfit. Weighing in at 15+ stones, I would get out of breath going up the stairs. On coming training here with my cousin, to say it was intense was an understatement. I couldn't finish the class. I stuck with it and 6 weeks later, I've lost over a stone in weight, I'm much more confident, I look much healthier and I'm really starting to enjoy exercising regularly. I go there now 5 times a week as I want to be in as great shape as everyone else there. I'm inspired to see how great their bodies look and what they can do with them. If you want the real deal, I highly recommend you check it out. It's a mixed crowd of all ethnicities, I was surprised at how many girls go there. We train flexibility, stamina, strength, Qi Gong and even meditation. The trainers are humble and helpful. Something Everyone Should Try Once In Their Lifetime! read more