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 club where you can go and have a real training. They do care for you and show you exactly what…read moreyou have to do so it's easy to learn it. I'm exited and will keep going there.

Rubbish. They propose a membership with one lesson a week…read moreand unlimited access for extra practice. When I was applying at the reception, the information I inserted into the tablet didn't go through, they asked me to wait. I saw the receptionist serve a few more customers before coming back to me and asking me again what I was waiting for. "Nothing we can do at the moment, wait for an email" was the response. What I was waiting for then? Apparently, you need a PIN to book your extra sessions or you have to pay for it. I called for information, and the girl asked me if I had a card, when I was talking she cut the communication. I called back but no more answers. I applied for the card online, but nothing happened. Subsequently, I went to the centre and the staff was listless, arrogant, rude, snobbish and unprofessional. From them, I never received emails, cards or anything else. The day I was waiting at the reception a couple came and I heard that the woman was a member and somehow the man was benefiting from her card or in some other way. The receptionist was quite clear when he stated his free access. Not to mention that I had to test my skills twice, almost three times because there was no communication between the instructor and the receptionist. A hot potato. Should you pay for this? Obviously, this swimming pool leaks water everywhere

Willesden Sports Centre is part owned by Harpers Fitness and part owned by Brent Council. It has…read morebeen around for a long time, but got a complete renovation a few years back. I have been a member for around a year and a half and enjoy coming here! The centre has a decent sized gym, with all the usual cardio and weight equipment, a big indoor swimming pool and a smaller kids pool, both indoor and outdoor running tracks, a martial arts studio, sauna and steam rooms and a cafe. They also offer a variety of group classes (such as yoga, pilates, revolutions, step, body combat etc etc) and have a number of on-site personal trainers. The staff are really friendly, and there is a real sense of community amongst the members and staff. I invariably end up having a few good chats along with my workout whenever I go! As the centre is part-owned by council there are often a lot of school kids about, practising on the tracks for the athletics team or running club on certain days after school, however they aren't allowed in the gym, and even if they are training on the tracks from, say 6-7pm, they normally leave a lane free for others to run in. The swimming pool can get busy, but again, there are always lanes dedicated to serious swimmers. There is also a room where you can play badminton, basketball etc and there are often clubs for kids held here. So if you live in the area and don't have a membership yet, then now's the time to get fit! On your marks, get set.....GO!

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!

London Self Defence Academy ran a session at my company and it was really good. The instructors…read morewere very knowledgeable and professional. The time went really fast! I would definitely recommend to have a session and learn practical tips for staying safe and defending yourself if needed.