Is meditation suitable for children?
Yes, meditation is suitable for children. Meditation is shown to improve children’s concentration by re-focusing the brain.
I am a Christian, can I come to your activities?
We welcome all people to come to participate in classes, courses, events, and workshops.
Where does the training take place?
We run our weekly classes currently at the Cantell School in Southampton. Please browse our class schedule for further details. Certain events, seminars or workshops might run in cooperation with our partners at external facilities, please find more information on the specific event, seminar, workshop or course page or in the class curriculum.
I haven’t done any martial arts before. Can I still attend the UK Shaolin‘s classes?
Yes, UK Shaolin classes, like all of our activities, are open to everyone. Great physical health and knowledge of Chinese martial arts is not required. You will develop your physical health and other skills at your own rate during training.
Do you have classes for beginners?
Beginners are welcome to almost every class. Exceptions are some classes that are restricted by age or have certain entry level requirements. Most of our classes are suited to all levels. We recommend attending a free trial session, and enquiring with us or with one of the instructors, which classes will be most suited for
I worry that my physical ability is not suited to martial arts, could I still train?
If you’re worried about your physical ability, say your strength, mobility or flexibility is poor; our training has a number of disciplines which can cater for different needs. For example, Kung Fu involves high physicality and is suited to people looking to improve their speed, strength, flexibility etc. Tai Chi involves slow, toning movements, which
Can I come and watch a class before I join in?
You are more than welcome to come to one of our classes to watch before deciding to join in. The best way to view a class is to contact us before-hand to let us know when you are coming. To find more information on our classes, please view our class schedule.
What kinds of payment do you accept?
We accept card or bank transfers. We accept payment in GBP form only. For monthly class payments, we also accept Standing Order payments.
When can I start UK Shaolin Martial Arts classes?
The best way to start your Martial Arts training is if you contact us before your preferred starting date. You can book in a FREE TRIAL LESSON online, send us an email, or you can contact us by telephone. After you have made an inquiry, you will receive a free trial lesson booking confirmation and
What clothes or equipment should I need for my trial classes?
When you attending your trial class, make sure that you wear loose, comfortable clothing, allowing you to stretch and move easily. With regards to footwear, we would recommend light and flexible sport shoes and something with a good grip. Alternatively you can also train barefoot or wear socks. We also recommend that you bring a
