Address: Cypress House, 2 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +447976855259
Rating: 4.9
based on 108 reviews.
Instructors and Teaching
Pros:
"Sifu Mark clearly has not only devoted himself to the art of Wing Chun but also to the art of teaching it."
"The instructors have a vast amount of experience and they take the time to break down the techniques and help you on a personal level."
"Prof. (Sifu) Mark Philips is a terrific instructor and his coaching staff are brilliant as well."
"Sifu Mark Phillips, Mike and the rest of the team are great instructors - encouraging us to ask questions and offering choices on what we learn."
"He is very encouraging, breaks down the lessons so well for us to understand and is a great teacher all around."
"Both Sifu and the instructors will inspire your martial arts journey."
"Sifu Mark Philips is a seriously experienced martial artist in not only Wing Chun, BJJ and San Da but the science of fighting itself with a true ability to articulate his knowledge with passion."
Cons:
"The head instructor hides behind excuses like 'real champions don't need to compete' which is just code for saying if he ever did compete he wouldn't last a minute."
"The techniques they use are not realistic and training here would lead to a false sense of security."
Community and Atmosphere
Pros:
"Every member is so supportive and willing to learn, which makes the learning environment really positive."
"The community defines this place. I always feel welcomed even after being away for some time."
"Great emphasis is placed on being respectful and having the correct attitude. This makes it a very inclusive place, which in turn is reflected in the demographics of the classes (all levels, shapes, sizes and ages)."
"It's a really welcoming place to train too, a good spirit amongst those that train there."
"So many different personalities from all walks of life, each with a different reason for being there, all of whom are friendly, respectful and happy to help out/train."
"A real family like atmosphere, a good mix of beginners and advanced practitioners."
"The atmosphere is positive and everyone is very friendly."
Cons:
"They are happy to take your money and sign you up on their plans! This is a scam."
"This 'school' is full of nancy boys who tell you off if you train too hard or become too competitive."
Facilities and Location
Pros:
"There is gym equipment and some fitness classes that are really helpful for improving your stamina."
"The floor itself is spacious and provides some gym equipment too. There is occasional training on the rooftop when the weather is good."
"The facilities are great with a nice community of fellow students to train with."
"Finally, it's a well-equipped centre with plenty of bags, wooden dummies, and a weights section."
"Top quality equipment and environment, open 7 days a week, extremely well organised."
"Facilities are fantastic."
"It is very well equipped with traditional training tools as well as fitness and strength equipment."
Cons:
No negative comments regarding facilities and location were provided in the reviews.
Value and Commitment
Pros:
"I also didn’t not want to spend extortionate amounts of money doing so."
"I am a beginner at this academy, having also trained for a few months in the past. To my knowledge, it has the most intense training programme and offers ridiculous value for money."
"The club is great value for money."
"The monthly membership is beyond good value as it includes all of the different martial arts and fitness classes for a very reasonable price."
"The financial commitment each month is a minimal requirement in comparison to the vast return on that investment."
"Training is demanding but very rewarding (you get out of it what you put in)."
"His classes require dedication as you can't learn Wing Chun overnight. There is a lot of focus on key details, as well as the larger picture."
Cons:
No negative comments regarding value and commitment were provided in the reviews.