Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Hackney
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Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Hackney
St Barnabas Church, London
# Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Hackney & Tower Hamlets
Tiger Crane Kung Fu operates traditional kung fu classes across East London, serving both children and adults through instruction in authentic martial arts techniques. Based in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, the school offers dedicated programmes tailored to different age groups and experience levels.
The business serves children aged 5-12 with Saturday morning classes at the Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, led by award-winning instructor Maki Nakasone, who has won Gold medals at World, International, European and National Championship level. For adults aged 12 and above, Wednesday evening classes run at the Attlee Centre near Liverpool Street, instructed by Ela Cyrnek, who specialises in making kung fu accessible to complete beginners and those with established practice.
What sets Tiger Crane Kung Fu apart is their genuinely inclusive approach. The business specifically welcomes complete beginners and emphasises that anyone can benefit from training, regardless of prior fitness or athletic background. Their instructors actively support students at all levels simultaneously, offering personalised guidance whilst maintaining group cohesion. The Tiger Crane Combination style taught here represents a specific lineage within traditional kung fu practice, complemented by instruction in related disciplines including Yong Chun White Crane and White Crane Tai Chi.
The welcoming, supportive atmosphere is consistently highlighted by members, with testimonials praising clear instruction, empowerment and the inclusive training environment where diverse ages and abilities progress together.
Tiger Crane Kung Fu operates traditional kung fu classes across East London, serving both children and adults through instruction in authentic martial arts techniques. Based in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, the school offers dedicated programmes tailored to different age groups and experience levels.
The business serves children aged 5-12 with Saturday morning classes at the Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, led by award-winning instructor Maki Nakasone, who has won Gold medals at World, International, European and National Championship level. For adults aged 12 and above, Wednesday evening classes run at the Attlee Centre near Liverpool Street, instructed by Ela Cyrnek, who specialises in making kung fu accessible to complete beginners and those with established practice.
What sets Tiger Crane Kung Fu apart is their genuinely inclusive approach. The business specifically welcomes complete beginners and emphasises that anyone can benefit from training, regardless of prior fitness or athletic background. Their instructors actively support students at all levels simultaneously, offering personalised guidance whilst maintaining group cohesion. The Tiger Crane Combination style taught here represents a specific lineage within traditional kung fu practice, complemented by instruction in related disciplines including Yong Chun White Crane and White Crane Tai Chi.
The welcoming, supportive atmosphere is consistently highlighted by members, with testimonials praising clear instruction, empowerment and the inclusive training environment where diverse ages and abilities progress together.
Services offered
Adult kung fu classesChildren's kung fu classesTiger Crane Combination instructionYong Chun White Crane trainingWhite Crane Tai Chi classesBeginner-friendly martial artsGroup kung fu trainingOne-to-one instructor consultations