Shaolin Gym Kung-FuAncient Tradition, Modern Strength
Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu Hampton
I'LL HELP YOU LEARN
Whether you are interested in learning Traditional Kung Fu, Self-Defence or improve fitness levels or even to learn a new hobby our classes maintain a safe and positive environment for you to achieve your goals.
Our ratified syllabus is effective no matter the age or fitness level and we run fully structured classes for all levels to train together. Sifu Richard will give you the support and encouragement needed to excel in our martial art, enhance fitness levels and boost confidence.
Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu Hampton
Sea Scouts Hall
84-86 Station Road
Hampton
TW12 2AX
Definining Kung-Fu Exellence in Hampton since 2017
Location
Thursdays 19:00 - 21:30
Ages 11+
Located in the heart of Hampton close to the station with good public transport links. Classes are taken in a large hall with plenty of space to train with no distractions. Come and learn something new and unique at Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu Hampton.
At Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu we teach White Crane Jow-Gar Tiger Leopard Fist Kung-Fu. The two styles compliment each other, Yin & Yang Hard & Soft.
Empty hand fighting sets, Kung-Fu animal forms plus a variety of traditional training is incorporated into our syllabus. Various weapons sets and forms are also taught at a later stage of your training.
Practical Self-DefenceBoost Confidence
We believe that we train for Health and Self-Defence at Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu. Giving you practical skills that you could use to defend yourself in a time of need.
Pad work, sparring, fighting sets will make you faster, more aware of your surroundings and build a solid defence. Knife defence, ground work and Chin-Na techniques are taught.
Boost Confidence
Kung-Fu is strengthening your Mind and Body. It is a forging procecess and takes time to learn but we aim to advance you in your art, challenge you and above all enjoy the training!
We help build your general fitness through the training making you stronger and resilient.
You are stronger than you know and at Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu we will make you realise this.
Schedule
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Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu Thursdays
19:30 - 21:00
Hampton Sea Scouts Hall
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Sifu Richard
Lead Instructor: Sifu Richard Card
2010 – 2016
Sifu Richard started his Kung-Fu journey in late 2010 while keeping up boxing and marathon training however eventually focused directly on learning Kung-Fu. Sifu Bob Stannells taught the full syllabus of Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu over extensive weekly classes and weekend training to enable Sifu Richard to gain his Black Sash in late 2016.
2017 – 2021
Sifu Richard and his Kung-Fu brother Sifu Peter decided to take their knowledge gained to a new level and teach the community of Hampton in April 2017. We moved to the larger hall location of Hampton Sea Scouts Hall in 2019.
2021 – Present
Sifu Richard continues to teach in Hampton at the Hampton Sea Scouts Hall after many of the restrictions of lockdown. To this day Sifu Richard is dedicated to learning further and teaching others. The syllabus for Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu was ratified and licensed in November 2023 by the BMABA which we are proud of.
Skills
Sifu Richard teaches White Crane Jow-Gar Tiger Leopard Fist traditional Kung-Fu forms and training techniques to help forge your body, grow your spirit and regain focus. Empty hand fighting sets, traditional Kung-Fu weapons sets and forms including the Fai Biu – Nine Section Steel Whip. Escrema training, knife defence as well as practical Self-Defence.
Education
Sifu Richard was taught by Sifu Bob Stannells. Sifu Bob was taught Northern Shaolin White Crane Fist Kung-Fu in London’s Chinatown. In 1977 he opened his first Gymnasium and later on went on to learn Southern Shaolin Jow-Gar Tiger Leopard Fist Kung-Fu. Sifu Bob Stannells has performed in Hong Kong, Singapore , Malaysia and China.
Sifu Richard has a Lead Instructor level of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA). DBS Enhanced checked (2026), Safeguarding in Martial Arts Qualification (BMABA), First Aid Trained (RQF Level 3). BMABA Level 1 Instructor Training Qualification. BMABA Level 2 Instructor Training Qualification.
Join Us
We start students from 11+ all the way to adults. The age restriction is due to the nature of the training involved.
A uniform is not required when you start however will be required for your first grading. The uniform consists of a jacket, trousers, sash and a logo patch which can be purchased at Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu when you are ready.
Currently we only have one class a week on a Thursday at 19:30-21:00. Students are encouraged to practice what they have attained in class. Students are given handouts and digital media to assist learning but it is most important that the student attends the classes to progress.
✓ Annual Membership to the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association.
✓ Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu Licence.
BMABA
Proud to be members of the BMABA
Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu are members of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association who are an award winning association with membership in excess of 60,000 covering the whole of the United Kingdom. The BMABA are recognised as one of the leading bodies for professional standards, promotion of grass roots participation and charitable engagement through martial arts. The BMABA also represent and support martial arts clubs and participants across more than one hundred and fifty disciplines and styles.
