About the club
The club was opened in 2009 by our instructor Grahame Tinsley. He started teaching at the University of London Union/Student Central club in 2004 and wanted to help grow the Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan system by opening another centre. He handed over the ULU club in 2015 to focus on and ensure the continuing development of the Brunel centre. He is a 4th degree black belt with over 30 years of experience and he has trained at several centres with various senior instructors. Since 2001 he has trained with Sifu Steve Leppard at the Kings College/Central London club.
Grahame Tinsley teaches his students with the same focus and commitment which he has been and continues to be taught, and believes in developing students into well rounded martial artists and individuals. He ensures all students get the best from themselves, both physically and mentally and passes on all the benefits that Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan has to offer. He believes size is irrelevant in martial arts and as such strives to ensure all students develop their technical understanding. Practical application is also vital and therefore self defence is an important component of classes. He adopts a balance of traditional and modern teaching and training techniques to ensure students benefit from a variety of approaches, yet always in a safe, rewarding and fun environment.
Outside of teaching he also runs, cycles, swims and goes to the gym (including yoga/pilates) to maintain his strength, fitness and flexibility.
Classes – Wednesday’s, 8-10pm and Friday’s, 6-10pm
Cost – The first class is free then £15 per month for students. Payment can be made in class or by direct debit.
Email – Brunelkungfu@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook – Brunelkungfu
Twitter – @BrunelKungFu
System dates for 2019
London gradings 2019 – 17th March, 23rd June, 15th September, 8th December
Black belt grading – 13th July
Senior grading – 17th August
NPC training week – 12th-18th August
Location
9am, Chiswick Community School, Burlington Lane, Chiswick
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