Shaolin Gongfu (Kung Fu) City : Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu Training In London

Welcome to SHAOLIN GONGFU (KUNG FU) CITY - home of Shaolin martial arts in London. Please explore our website to learn more about the Shaolin arts (including shaolin kung fu and qigong) and their history, or to find out more about training with Shaolin Gongfu City under master Shifu Mark Browne (Shaolin name Shifu Shi Hei Long).

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Shaolin Gongfu (Kung Fu) has seen an ever increasing popularity across the world in recent years. The impressive stage show tours ("Shaolin Wheel of Life" and "Kung Fu Masters") have brought fascination to the world as sell out audiences watched monks breaking bricks and metal bars on their bare skin. But this is no theatrical trick - it is the ancient art of qigong that can be studied and learnt right here at Shaolin Gongfu City. We aim to teach the full and genuine range of Shaolin Kung Fu. We teach authentic, real Shaolin Kung Fu that has filtered down through each generation since the origin of Kung Fu 1,500 years ago. At Shaolin Gongfu City you will learn traditional Shaolin Kung Fu as it was originally taught - for its true martial purpose and application. Shaolin Gongfu City is the only place to learn the whole range of authentic Shaolin martial arts in London!

--- A glance at events in 2011 ---
Shaolin Gongfu City has a busy activity schedule in 2011. Be sure to come along to the following events!

More events in 2011

Every Saturday, 18 December 2010 to 28 May 2011, 12.45 - 2.00 pm
FREE Tai Chi for Women (16+)
Venue 1: kelmscott Leisure Centre, 243 Markhouse Road, E17 8RN
Venue 2: Langthorne Park (indoor hall), Birch Grove, E11 4YG

Every Sunday, 6 February 2011 to 10 April 2011, 11.15 - 12.30 pm
FREE Training: Becoming a Karate Kid
Venue 1: YMCA, 642 Forest Road, E17 3EF
Venue 2: Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17

Saturday 7 May, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Celebrating World Tai Chi Day
Langthorne Park, Birch Grove, E11 4YG

Saturday 28 May, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Take Tai Chi to more local parks!
Abotts Park
part of Active Park Month

Friday 29 July, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Tai Chi and Shaolin Kungfu in more local parks!
Coronation Gardens, E10
part of Big Picnic in the Summer
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Saturday 19 November, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Grading event 2011: More Rising Stars
St Gabriel's Family Centre, Havant Road, London E17 3JF

Saturday 31 December, 8:00 - 12:30 pm
New Years Eve Party : celebrating 2012
A Sports year for Shaolin Gongfu City and London
St John Ambulance Hall, 23 East Avenue, Walthamstow, London E17 9NG (tickets must be purchased in advance)

Past events in 2010 and 2009

Friday 16 April, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE event: Family getting fit together and fundraise for local hospital
Lloyd Park, cafe area, part of Easter Family Week
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Saturday 5 June, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
FREE event: Tai Chi along Wandle River
Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, London SM4 5JD
part of Wandle Valley Festival

Friday 6 August, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE event: Have a go at legendary Tai Chi and Shaolin Kungfu!
(Tai Chi class for women and girls only, Shaolin Kungfu class for everyone
Lloyd Park, cafe area, part of Summer Family Week

Saturday 6 November at 10.00 - 4.00 pm
Shaolin interschool competition 2010:
Show off your talent and make friends with other Shaolin students
Swiss Cottage Sports Centre, Adelaide Road, Camden, London NW3 3NF
Click here to play the video trailer

If you have seen our performances and are interested in learning Kung Fu or Tai Chi, come to a class.

SHAOLIN GONGFU CITY NEWS!
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News added on: 2012-03-27 by: Shifu Mark Browne

Our striking images

We have been selected as part of an Olypmpic photographic exhibtion project, Image17 "Taking Part" Tour, across the Borough. Here are some striking images, including one from the Tai Chi for Women class, on the Image17 website that were taken by Katherine Green, a local professional photographer on 19 November 2011 at our annual grading event.

To look at the exhibition, here is an exhibition schedule in your local library. So be ready to be recognised if you are in these stunning photos!

News added on: 2012-03-26 by: Shifu Mark Browne

News classes in 2012

We opened a range of new classes in 2012 - a Chinese language class every Monday at 5.45-6.45 pm at St Gab, gymnastics and weapon class every Wednesday at 7-9 pm, and open sessions every Friday at 7-9 pm, both in our new hall at 435 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7EA. As usual family discounted package is available. We need to train harder in the Olympic Year!

News added on: 2011-12-05 by: Shifu Mark Browne

News article on our fundraising effort for the Gallery Development Project

In our typical multi-tasking style, we had 'piggybacked'on our grading event on 19 November and have raised Ł158 for the William Morris Gallery Development Project, a local art cause very close to our heart. Here is a News article on the Gallery website on our great work. We hope this will help inspire other groups to come forward doing the same - together we can make a huge difference!

News added on: 2011-05-26 by: Shifu Mark Browne

FREE Tai Chi for Women: in local women's words

FREE Tai Chi for Women funded by LBWF, drew a close on 28 May. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Here is a flavour of what participants said.

"All the instructors are very good and we learn while we have fun! I love the outdoor atmosphere."

"A very structured programme, that is informative in many ways. It explains the well being and health aspects of Tai Chi as well as the self-defence elements. It is an excellent form of exercise and each movement is explained extremely well."

"It has improved my posture which is particularly good for me as I have a replacement disc in my back and the osteopath I have seen has commented on this!"

"The outdoor atmosphere was the best part. I really enjoyed doing the performance."

Special thanks to the three female coaches (Aileen, Nkesh and Shabana) and volunteer Jennifer who have worked hard and made the project such a huge success.

Now you can find us on Facebook!

See our Timetable for training locations and prices in London.

Be sure to visit the Shaolin Gongfu City Forum to chat and talk.

The Gallery is always being updated with new photos - be sure to check it out.

Check out the Students section for grading information and student profiles.

Get all the equipment you need at the Shaolin Gongfu City Shop.

For information e-mail gongfucity@hotmail.co.uk or call Director Mark Browne on 07534 147 897