Lau Gar Kung Fu, Ilford
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Lau Gar Kung Fu, Ilford
Parkside community centre, Ilford
# Lau Gar Kung Fu, Ilford
Lau Gar Kung Fu is a traditional southern Shaolin martial arts school offering authentic Chinese kung fu training to the Ilford and West Acton communities. The club specialises in Lau Gar, an established martial art based on five Shaolin animal styles—Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Snake and Crane—that has been practised in the UK since the early 1970s.
The school welcomes students aged 7 and upwards, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Classes blend traditional techniques with modern self-defence awareness, tailored to each student's current ability level. Training encompasses fundamental kicks and punches, progressive forms, contemporary self-defence strategies and traditional weapons training, whilst developing flexibility, strength, fitness and stamina.
What sets Lau Gar Kung Fu apart is the exceptional experience of its instructors. Club instructor Sifu Charles Reece brings over 40 years of personal practice, tournament experience and a proven track record of progressing students to black sash level. He trained under Stan Brown, a senior BKFA pioneer who established the British Kung Fu Federation and developed world-class international fighters. Assistant instructor Joel, a second-degree black sash with 20 years' experience, provides additional mentoring and class leadership.
The club emphasises a supportive, inclusive community environment where students—whether starting fresh, returning after injury or pursuing a new challenge—can achieve their goals in a positive learning setting.
Lau Gar Kung Fu is a traditional southern Shaolin martial arts school offering authentic Chinese kung fu training to the Ilford and West Acton communities. The club specialises in Lau Gar, an established martial art based on five Shaolin animal styles—Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Snake and Crane—that has been practised in the UK since the early 1970s.
The school welcomes students aged 7 and upwards, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Classes blend traditional techniques with modern self-defence awareness, tailored to each student's current ability level. Training encompasses fundamental kicks and punches, progressive forms, contemporary self-defence strategies and traditional weapons training, whilst developing flexibility, strength, fitness and stamina.
What sets Lau Gar Kung Fu apart is the exceptional experience of its instructors. Club instructor Sifu Charles Reece brings over 40 years of personal practice, tournament experience and a proven track record of progressing students to black sash level. He trained under Stan Brown, a senior BKFA pioneer who established the British Kung Fu Federation and developed world-class international fighters. Assistant instructor Joel, a second-degree black sash with 20 years' experience, provides additional mentoring and class leadership.
The club emphasises a supportive, inclusive community environment where students—whether starting fresh, returning after injury or pursuing a new challenge—can achieve their goals in a positive learning setting.
Services offered
Beginner kung fu classes for childrenAdult kung fu trainingSelf-defence instructionForms and techniques trainingTraditional weapons trainingTournament preparation and coachingBlack sash progression programmesFitness and conditioning through martial arts