Sifu Bryan is a great guy and has been a fantastic teacher to my son over the last two years,…read moregreatly improving his confidence and self discipline, and he absolutely loves the classes. In fact, it's the first sporting activity he's really stuck at. He is getting good at Kung Fu too! Highly recommended. Keith Screene Crouch End

Sifu Bryan is a very enthusiastic, positive inspiration to all the kids in my son's class, and they…read morelove it! He is also very expert indeed. Excellent.

Come and Learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong for fitness, flexibility, and relaxation in this welcoming and…read morerelaxed beginners course 5 minutes from Wimbledon station. You will start learning the Yang 24 Step Short form, plus other exercises fundamental to Tai Chi, including a taster of Tai Chi as a martial art. You will also learn some Qi Gong for healing and relaxation. Mei Quan Academy of Tai Chi was established in 1990 and now teaches Tai Chi and Qi Gong in over 30 branches across London.

Being a Tai Chi first-timer I was a bit nervous about the class as I joined the course a few weeks…read morein. But I shouldn't have worried as I was made to feel comfortable and got the extra attention I needed without feeling like I was holding up the class. I was given just the right amount of autonomy to figure out the stuff I could and gentle instruction to progress to ensure I got the most from the class. I even got a chance to feed back to other beginners how they were getting on in a constructive manner which was pretty confidence-boosting. The first part of the class was Tai Chi with some Qi Gong, which challenged my co-ordination, gave me a chance to relax and forget about the office, without any overt emphasis on meditation or religious aspects which I've found slightly uncomfortable at some Yoga institutions. The class left me feeling like I'd had a good physical workout as well as mentally relaxed. The second part of the class was some applications of the Tai Chi moves, performed at a higher intensity so I worked up a bit more of a sweat. It ended with punching some pads which reminded me that the gentle actions of the first half are really a martial art. Being quite an active sportsman I found Tai Chi very much on the relaxing side of sport. Far less painful than Yoga, this felt a very healthy way to spend a couple of hours after work. In terms of a beginner's class this studio was impossible to fault.

What is nice about this set of classes is that they are a fun mix of Chi Kiung (which is relaxing…read moreand somewhat meditative), martial application (martial art practice with others), and Taiji (something in between the two!). It is hard to describe, but that is why the classes are challenging everyone goes for different reasons and it is as much about personal experience as it is about learning different ways of moving to improve physical fitness. This class has a great feel to it and is a ideal setting for testing yourself to whatever limit you think you have. Some parts are physically demanding but there isn't an uncomfortable competitive atmosphere, so if you are struggling with something it could be flexibility, strength or balance it doesn't really matter. Making mistakes in front of each other is absolutely fine!

Great venue for karate: lots of space, proper sprung floor. All the instructors are of black belt…read moregrade, so you know you're in safe hands. Really friendly club - highly recommended. Oh, and they also run made-to-measure self-defence classes. [By the way, the club's name is Mizu SHOTOKAN Karate-Do]

Do you find yourself paranoid? Are you unable to move? Do you have an irrational fear of getting…read morejumped by a skateboard-wielding youngster or that nervous-looking barman at your local? Martial Fitness might just be something you'd enjoy. Focussing on keeping fit through the art of self defence, you could just go there help yourself look a little fitter the next time the sun decides to show itself over the grey, wet London skyline. Martial Fitness proclaims they are London's Number One Martial Arts and Fitness Centre. And who could argue with that? With the pugilistic arts of kung-fu, boxing, kick boxing and other methods of self defence being taught by someone well-experienced in the field, one wouldn't want to. Though your time here needn't be painful if you don't want it to be as one of their sport regimes called Box 'til Fit is exactly that: the abs without the blue eyes.

One of the younger instructors literally threatened me in sparring. To be fair, I was breaking the…read morerules but I thought the rule was to do with covid and since rules regarding that are relaxing thought it'd be OK.

British Tai Chi Chuan Centre is a long standing studio that is committed to teaching yang style tai…read morechi and weapons. Classes are taught at a comfortable pace and what you learn about the energy channels of the body is fascinating. Not only do you learn tai chi, you also learn basic qigong for correct breathing and health. If you train regularly you will progress to learning pushing hands, the fighting application of tai chi. Beginners classes cost £10.

I have learnt Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi from here for a number of years. I have found the…read moreinstructors to be friendly and knowledgeable and also the opportunity to have contact with the master of the school who can clearly demonstrate some of the more esoteric qualities of the art. Well worth visiting if you are looking for qood quality tai chi.

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