Adult Martial Arts Classes in Islington, London
Build strength, focus, and confidence through Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Tai Chi.
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Kung Fu Zone
Discover a Better Way to Train
Our adult martial arts programme offers a complete approach to physical and mental development. Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning to training after years away, you’ll find a structured path that meets you where you are. The goal is simple — to help you build lasting strength, confidence, and resilience through intelligent, well-rounded practice.
At Kung Fu Zone, you’ll train across a range of disciplines: the structure and precision of Kung Fu, the power and rhythm of Kickboxing, the control and strategy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the calm awareness cultivated through Tai Chi and Qigong. Together, they create a system that develops every part of you — strength, agility, focus, and clarity.
Our classes blend traditional methods with modern training insight. Each session follows clear progressions that balance intensity with mindfulness, conditioning with recovery, and effort with relaxation. You’ll learn to move efficiently, generate power through correct alignment, and maintain focus even under pressure.
We train hard, but intelligently — balancing challenge with safety, discipline with encouragement, and power with precision. Every instructor is dedicated to helping you develop not just skill, but understanding — so that each movement connects body, breath, and intent.
Over time, you’ll notice how the lessons extend beyond the training hall. The discipline of Kung Fu, the resilience of BJJ, and the stillness of Tai Chi begin to inform how you meet everyday life — with strength, composure, and balance.
what our members say
An incredibly kind, warm and safe space with amazing teachers that create an ideal environment for physical, mental and spiritual growth. I really love this place, and I recommend to everyone interested!
Jon Daniels – Kung Fu & BJJ Student
Kung Fu Zone
Adult Classes
Kung Fu
Strength & Precision
Train in authentic Chinese Kung Fu, combining power, coordination, and traditional forms. Develop explosive movement, endurance, and balance.
Kickboxing
Fitness & Control
High-energy, practical training that builds striking skill, speed, and cardiovascular conditioning. Every session pushes strength, focus, and timing.
JIU JITSU (BJJ)
Calm Under Pressure
Experience the balance of technique, strategy, and calm focus — training that sharpens both physical skill and mental clarity, with lessons that carry into daily life.
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Balance & Mindfulness
Refine internal strength, improve posture, and train deep focus through meditative movement and controlled breathing.
The Benefits of Training with us
Physical Fitness
Improve strength, stamina, and mobility with dynamic martial arts and conditioning training designed for real-world results.
Self-Defense Skills
Learn effective, adaptable techniques for self-protection while developing awareness, composure, and control under pressure.
Mental Discipline
Sharpen focus and resilience. Training builds clarity, confidence, and consistency, both in class and in everyday life.
Stress Relief
Release tension, reset your mind, and find equilibrium through focused movement, breathing, and mindful practice.
Balance & Coordination
Develop body awareness, posture, and stability. Build the foundation for efficient power, fluidity, and balance in all movement.
Cultural Insight
Train within a supportive, ego-free environment rooted in respect and authentic martial tradition — a space where everyone grows together.
Confidence
Build self-belief through challenge. Each class helps you grow stronger physically and mentally.
Community
Be part of a welcoming community in Islington built on respect, encouragement, and shared progress.
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OUR TERMS - please read carefully before booking your free trial
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
During your trial, you agree to train at Kung Fu Zone (KFZ) at your own risk and accept and understand that there are dangers involved in practising any martial art. Whilst KFZ does its utmost to ensure that all members and those on a trial period behave in as safe a way as possible, KFZ cannot accept responsibility for the actions of all individual members and non-members of KFZ. By consenting to a trial, you accept that there are risks involved and you will be vigilant at all times to safeguard your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others training with you. In the interests of safety and responsibility, no techniques should be demonstrated to anyone without the express permission of a KFZ instructor.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KFZ is not liable to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred by you howsoever caused and shall not be liable for any consequential loss of any kind incurred by you, even if KFZ was notified in advance of the possibility of such loss or damage.
CONDUCT
You agree to conduct yourself appropriately outside class. Kung fu techniques should only be used in self-defence and in the same measure as was directed against you. Please remember that self-defence is a legal principle to apply to defending yourself with commensurate force. You also agree to abide by the instructions of the instructor at all times whilst attending classes and other events organised by KFZ.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
You have a duty to inform an instructor immediately if you attend a KFZ class or other event and you suspect or know that you are suffering from any medical condition, ailment or injury which may affect or which may have implications for you, other KFZ members and/or instructors.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that you are in a fit state to participate in KFZ classes. You should report any injuries immediately to the instructor or if there is an injury sustained outside of the club as soon as possible and prior to training in a KFZ class.