Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Islington

I’ve been training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi with Tiger Crane Kung Fu for a little over six months now. Although the training can be challenging, the practice of Kung Fu has benefitted me in so many ways. While learning a martial art has helped me to become fitter, it’s also made me stronger (and not just physically). Plus, it’s fun to learn, the people are great and the teachers are both extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled at what they do. I’m happy to have found the club and excited abo...

It is the teacher and the club (people) I was looking for. If you had your trial lesson and liked it – you are likely to stay for a while. There are no surprises to be afraid of. It's just very solid and good experience. There is depth and there is fun. Starting is easy – you don't have to be an athlete. But you'll become one over time if you keep training. You don't have to fight if you don't want to, but if you do – you'll find an opportunity to gradually train self defence in a safe envi...

Have been training here for years - an unusually traditional club where you will learn lots of patterns and do a lot of hard drilling (although tai chi is also available), but also all of the wider life principles and conduct of a serious martial arts family. Most of the senior students have been training many years, and at least half are women so there's no macho posturing. And there are semi-contact sparring classes and competitions so you do train to fight for real. Cannot recommend strong...

A former university wrestler in the U.S., when I got here I missed training so I tried several tai chi and kung fu clubs. I settled on Tiger Crane Kung Fu and have been training with them for over 3 years now. The club is well-run and friendly. The level of instruction is high, but not intimidating. It is very much a traditional Chinese kung fu club, and employs traditional Chinese methods of instruction. There is an emphasis on correct posture, movement, breathing, and mental discipline te...

If you’re looking to learn Kung Fu and self defense in London, look no further. Dave is a knowledgeable, experienced and extremely patient teacher, who will not only make you good at Kung Fu, but will also push you to become your best self. I’ve been training Tiger Crane Kung Fu with Dave for four years now, and it has made me fitter, stronger, healthier, and more confident. Classes are always fun, and we are a friendly, welcoming bunch :)