We are enjoying partnering with ArtMartial for all our hoodies and non-training gear, and have now created a new shop interface so it’s now easier to find what you’re looking for. If you need some new casual wear, now’s the time to check it out here.

Hill’s Road has started putting their gate across the college car-park (opposite the entrance to the Centre car park). Whilst our members are allowed to use the car park, we aren’t allowed to give the code out to everyone en masse so if you need the code drop us an email or ask at Hill’s Road Reception.

When we created FuTube back during the lockdown period we included a ‘Live Chat’ feature to enable us to fix any teething problems in real time. As time has moved on and FuTube is no-longer in the ‘being built’ stage we are discontinuing the Live Chat feature.

The best way to get in contact with us is by dropping us an email at email@cambridgekungfu.com, as this is monitored by several members of the team. If you prefer to speak to us in person you can call us on 01223 410555 and leave a message and we will ring you back as soon as someone is available, or you can chat to us after your class if there’s time/it’s appropriate.

We do keep an eye on our social media, however we will not see messages on here as quickly as we will see emails.

If in doubt, email us and we’ll get back to you asap.

We hope that you enjoyed the Christmas break! From Monday 6th January we kick off the new term which runs from Monday 6th January to Saturday 5th April. 

From Monday 13th January you will be able to access the syllabus videos on FuTube which you can use to help consolidate your child’s practice at home:

Tiny Tigers
Little Dragons
Junior Warriors

If you need help accessing FuTube just get in touch!

This terms Grading dates for Little Dragons and Junior Warriors:

Monday 10th March – Saturday 22nd March inclusive

Please note the Tiny Tigers do not grade.

Your child should attend as normal during the Grading Week as grading takes place within their regular class. Grading is always optional, if your child hasn’t been attending class regularly, please ensure they feel under no pressure to grade. However, if they are keen to grade then FuTube has all the resources they need in order to do some extra practise and preparation at home. 

If this is your child’s first Grading their instructor will talk them through what will happen during the classes leading up to grading. Please bear in mind that if your child is a Dragon or Warrior and decides not to Grade they will get a certificate but they will not get a badge. If you will be away for your grading classes then please get in touch about organising an alternative class to grade in if you wish to grade.

The week commencing Monday 24th March will be Ceremony Week. Ceremony Week is a “watching week” where you are invited to come into your child’s regular class to watch them perform their Form, receive their certificate and play some Kung Fu games. We look forward to seeing you there and you are very welcome to bring and family or friends who may like to watch.

The week after Ceremony Week (the week commencing Monday 31st March) will be Games Week and the last week of term. In Games Week the children celebrate the hard work they have shown over the term by playing Kung Fu games. 

Our fun packed Easter Programme of classes will take place throughout the Easter Holidays with our regular timetable. However please note that Friday 18th and Monday 21st April are Bank Holidays and so there will not be classes on those dates. If you are missing a class due to a Bank Holiday you are very welcome to book in a catch up class for another day. The new term starts on Tuesday 22nd April.

It is the Hill’s Road Sports and Tennis Centre policy that children under the age of 12 must not be left unattended at the Centre. Please make sure that you pick up and drop off your child at class if they are under this age.

Although we do our best to ensure that our classes aren’t ever cancelled at short notice, there may be extenuating circumstances where this could happen, ensuring you directly drop off your child ensures that they won’t be left unsupervised at the Centre if there is a last minute class cancellation. If you have any questions about this just get in touch.

Hill’s Road has started putting their gate across the college car-park (opposite the entrance to the Centre car park). Whilst our members are allowed to use the car park, we aren’t allowed to give the code out to everyone en masse so if you need the code drop us an email or ask at Hill’s Road Reception.

We hope that you enjoyed the Christmas break! From Monday 6th January we kick off the new term which runs from Monday 6th January to Saturday 5th April. 

Grades 1 and 2 students will be working on Rotation 2: Unarmed Defences, Grades 5 and 6 students on Rotation 2: Controls and Takedowns, and all other grades focussing on their specific syllabus which you can see here.

You can access online content which helps support your child’s progress in these programmes via FuTube. Just get in touch if you need any help navigating the site.

This term’s Youth Kung Fu  and Youth Escrima Grading will be taking place from Monday 24th March – Saturday 5th April inclusive. 

Unless we contact you otherwise, your child should attend as normal during the Grading Week as Grading takes place within their regular class.

Grading is always optional, if your child hasn’t been attending class regularly please ensure they feel under no pressure to grade. However, if they are keen to grade then FuTube has all the resources they need in order to do some extra practise and preparation at home. Students going for Revision Grades (Grades 4, 8 and 12) can attend as many grading sessions as they would like during this period.

If you will be away for your grading classes then please get in touch about organising an alternative.

Our Easter Programme of classes will take place throughout the Easter Holidays with our regular timetable. However please note that Friday 18th and Monday 21st April are Bank Holidays and so there will not be classes on those dates. The new term starts on Tuesday 22nd April.

It is the Hill’s Road Sports and Tennis Centre policy that children under the age of 12 must not be left unattended at the Centre. Please make sure that you pick up and drop off your child at class if they are under this age.

Hill’s Road has started putting their gate across the college car-park (opposite the entrance to the Centre car park). Whilst our members are allowed to use the car park, we aren’t allowed to give the code out to everyone en masse so if you need the code drop us an email or ask at Hill’s Road Reception.

On Saturday 26th April Sifu Col’s teachers, Grandmaster Steve Tappin and Master Wayne Tappin, will be coming to Cambridge to do a Youth Escrima Concepts workshop and to see all the students who are approaching Grade 8 and 12. Steve is the head of the Escrima Concepts system and, along with his son Wayne, travels the world teaching a large variety of clubs and organisations.

Here at Cambridge Kung Fu we have developed the first Youth programme for Escrima Concepts in the UK, and Steve would like to see all students going for their Grade 8 and 12 before they finish their grading.

The workshop is open to YEC students of all levels, however those going for Grade 8 and 12 will need to attend this event or the next one in November before they are able to fully complete the grade. If your child is going for Grade 8 or 12 and is unable to attend please get in touch with us.

When: Saturday 26th April, 10.30am-12.30pm
Where: Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre
Price: £30

We currently ask you to let us know when you’re doing a catch up class on a different day to your normal class. Starting in June, we are trialling a new system whereby you do not need to let us know; you can just turn up. We’re hoping this makes the process of catching up on missed classes easier for everyone.

This will apply to all our adults classes. Kids and Youth will keep the old system of registering your catch up with us due to a different numbers cap for kids and under 18s.

Wing Chun Gradings are starting on Monday 17th March – see the details below for grade specific dates. You can attend as many sessions within your grading dates as you want in order to give you the best possible chance at passing your grade.

Beginner Grades 1-3: Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd March
Intermediate Grades 5-7: Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd March
Revision Grades 4, 8, and 12: All grading sessions from Monday 17th March to Saturday 29th March, with Ross. 

Gradings will take place during your normal lessons. If you are not grading this time around you will be able to train, as normal, during the class.

Please Sign Up Here.

The price of Grading is as follows…
Normal Grades (1-3, 5-7, 9-11) – £25
Revision Grades (4, 8, and 12) – £40 (this is a one off payment for the grade, not per grading session, and will be paid after your first grading session)
Once you have graded this will be added to your monthly payment.

If you are unsure what you need to know to grade, check out the details on FuTube:
Click here for Beginner, Intermediate, Senior.

If you are unsure if you are ready to grade, or have any questions, please ask us in class, or drop us an email.

Wing Chun Senior Gradings are starting on Monday 24th March – see the details below for grade specific dates. You can attend as many sessions within your grading dates as you want in order to give you the best possible chance at passing your grade.

Senior Grades 9-12: Monday 24th – Saturday 29th March
Revision Grades 4, 8, and 12: All grading sessions from Monday 17th March to Saturday 29th March, with Ross. 

Gradings will take place during your normal lessons. If you are not grading this time around you will be able to train, as normal, during the class.

Please Sign Up Here.

The price of Grading is as follows…
Normal Grades (1-3, 5-7, 9-11) – £25
Revision Grades (4, 8, and 12) – £40 (this is a one off payment for the grade, not per grading session, and will be paid after your first grading session)
Once you have graded this will be added to your monthly payment.

If you are unsure what you need to know to grade, check out the details on FuTube:
Click here for Senior.

If you are unsure if you are ready to grade, or have any questions, please ask us in class, or drop us an email.

• • • Cambridge:
      • Sifu Benno in Cambridge (Grading 10th May, Seminar 11th May)
      • Form Applications Intensive Training Course (25th-27th July)
      • Sifu Benno in Cambridge (Grading 27th September, Seminar 28th September)

      Non-Cambridge highlights::

      • Thailand Training Camp with Sifu Benno & Sifu Martin (17th-21st Feb). Info here.
      • Amsterdam Summer Camp with Sifu Benno & Sifu Martin (16th-20th July). Info here.
      • Malaga Training Camp with Sifu Benno (21st-25th October). Info here.

Beginners Grading (SG1-4)
July 7th -12th
December 1st-6th

Intermediate Grading (SG5-8)
July 7th-12th
December 1st-6th

Senior Grading (SG9-12)
July 7th-12th
December 8th-13th

Revision Grading (SG4, SG8 and SG12)
June 30th – July 12th
December 1st-13th

Most of you know that there’s stuff happening with Mill Road bridge at the moment. The main thing to be aware of is that you’re not allowed to drive over the bridge unless you’re a taxi or bus (you ‘can’ drive over it, but you’ll either get a strongly worded letter or a large fine, depending on what month it is).

If you’re driving to the Tuesday night Escrima classes, we suggest you drive from the town end (East Road/Parker’s Piece). There is still free parking in the Gwydir Street car park from 6pm, as well as a few spaces around the hall.

The other option is to cycle, as then you can go over the bridge as many times as you want and not worry about it.

Let’s start 2025 with a bang! The annual Escrima London ‘Kick Start’ seminars are finally here.

Friday 31st January – Sunday 2nd February 2025

Venue:
Sarah Bonnell School
Deanery Road
Stratford
London
E15 4LP

Free car parking is available on the school site.

Training days and times:

Fri: 7pm – 9:30pm

Sat: 10am – 4pm

Sun: 11am – 3pm

Costs:
Fri – Sun: £90
Sat & Sun: £75
Fri & Sat or Sun: £65
Sat or Sun (single days) £60
Fri only: £50

Open to all who want to progress and develop their knowledge and skills in Escrima.

Transport information:
Stratford underground or Stratford train station
Maryland underground station.

Please note: if driving you may have to pay a ULEZ charge if your car isn’t compliant, check it via this link: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone

Contact Big Paul for more information on 07774 139 898, or chat to Col in class.

Col’s teacher, Master Wayne Tappin, will be visiting Cambridge to teach the regular classes and look at how you’re all doing in advance of the grading weekend in April. We will be combining both classes to make a 3 hour session open to all members.

When: Tuesday 18th March, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Mill Road Community Centre, as per normal class
Price: £25, plus £20 if you are grading.

• Steve & Wayne in Cambridge (25th-27th April)
• Cambridge Intensive Training Course (ITC) (1st-3rd August)
• Steve & Wayne in Cambridge (14th-16th November)

The full EC International calendar can be downloaded from here.

• Clacton Intensive Course, SG7+ non-syllabus (1st-4th March)
• EC Norwich Seminar (10th May)
• Urban Escrima Seminar (11th May)
• Wimbledon Seminars (7th-8th June)
• FMA Festival (5th-6th July)
• Hamburg Summer Camp (20th-24th August)
• EC Norwich Seminar (20th September)
• Urban Escrima Seminar (21st September)
• Clacton Intensive Course, TG Syllabus & Grading (4th-7th October)

The full EC International calendar can be downloaded from here.