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Murray (Panda) Stewart
Banker
I have been training with the Kung Fu School for the past 4 years. I wanted to learn a martial art to become fitter, be able to defend myself & enjoy being part of a club. I have tried Tae Kwon Do & other martial art classes before but often left feeling frustrated as the classes were too rigid and repetitive. With The Kung Fu School I have always found My Sifu Mak to be an excellent teacher who is very approachable and makes the classes exciting and fun. He also provides plenty of group techniques as a class with plenty of one to one tuition. I get full support to take what I have learnt to the next level and have competed in Mixed Martial Art competitions using Mantis Kung Fu & representing the school. The atmosphere of the school is very friendly and welcoming where everyone supports one another, old & new. I thoroughly enjoy being part of the Kung Fu School as the teachings there have made me become a much healthier, confident and determined person. I would recommend Mantis Kung Fu & the school to anyone.
Amee Riat
Investment Banker
I started at the Kung Fu school in 2010 having always been interested in martial arts but never taken it up. I have always been fairly active taking part in a range of sports from football, squash, marathons and an Ironman triathlon, although I found Kung Fu quite challenging. I enjoy the quick pace and hard physical training of the lessons although I do find learning the techniques to Sifu Mak’s exacting precision frustrating but, as he says, necessary. The best thing about the lesson are the other more experienced students who are on hand to guide you in a relaxed and friendly environment. I have noticed the difference in my core strength, flexibility and discipline in sparring.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my ten months training in Mantis style Kung Fu and would recommend it to anyone considering getting fitter and learning a practical form of self defence.
Steve (Scuba) Rickard
Warehouse Manager
I started training at The Kung Fu School about four years ago, as I had always wanted to learn a Martial Art but had never known which to learn. I began the classes with a friend who unfortunately stopped attending after a few months. However, I continued to train at the school as I found the classes enjoyable and was made to feel welcome by both Sifu Mak and the other students.
Lessons are always taken in a friendly atmosphere, with students helping each other with their own knowledge and techniques. The lessons are always kept interesting, as the training is varied from week to week. Sifu Mak is an excellent teacher, who is always giving encouragement and is willing to spend time with students when help is needed
I have always been a sporty person, but learning Kung Fu has definitely improved my fitness and has improved my self-confidence
I hope to continue training and progress further at the Kung Fu School. I would thoroughly recommend for anyone to come to a lesson and try out Praying Mantis Kung Fu.