LONDON CITY & CENTRAL

There are three sessions per week. Monday & Wednesday are suitable for mixed abilities and ages from teens to active sixty year olds. Friday is suitable only for experienced students.

Full Membership is required.

If you have any other questions, please contact Pete on

07446 037467

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MONDAY

5.15 - 6.15pm

This class is aimed at children eight to twelve year of age. This is a fun and lively class; but it does requires a degree of maturity and a desire to learn proper martial arts. At this age the children have their own grading syllabus with monthly targets and awards appropriate to their age and abilities.

6.30-8.15pm

This is an adults class, it focusses on grading requirements and as such incorporates drills; free sparring; fixed sparring and pad work.

The class is physically demanding, fun and lively; it requires a mature attitude and a willingness to learn. Mature teenagers may join these sessions if they can conduct themselves properly.

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WEDNESDAY

7.30-9.15pm

This is a mixed age class. The class focusses on grading requirements and as such incorporates drills; free sparring; fixed sparring and pad work.

Children from the age of eleven may join the first hour of training but the remainder of the is focussed on adults only.

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FRIDAY

5.30-7.15 PM

These are class are run by Michael Nelson-Cole for the Shuai Jiao & Jon Socrates for the Sanda. These classes are competition focussed and therefore are by invitation only.

INSTRUCTORS

Peter Kennedy

Chief Instructor & Examiner – 6th Degree Black Belt
A life-long martial artist, Peter started training as a teenager in the mid 70s and was awarded his Black Belt (1st Degree) in 1981 at the age of 19. By 1991, he had gained his 5th Degree Black Belt. During this period, he competed in kickboxing, Thai boxing, boxing and knock-down karate. He went on to become a Regional Examiner and International Instructor. He became the Chair of the Tokei Martial Arts Centre in Central London and held that position for twenty years. In 2013 Peter co-founded San Shou Kuan prior to creating the RealSSK in 2025. In addition, Peter is a Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing) and Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling) Referee and Judge. He is a qualified boxing leader, weight training instructor and run leader.
Masood Nourshargh

Chair of the Executive Committee - 5th Degree Black Belt
Masood joins the Executive Committee alongside Peter, Jake & Elena as Chairman and member of the Senior Examining Team. He brings a wealth of martial arts knowledge as well as business acumen. He commenced training in Chinese Martial Arts in the mid 70s; attaining his first Dan in 1981. He has taught for more than 15 years, been a Regional Examiner, Competitor, Referee and Judge. He has helped countless students to achieve their Black Belt and Senior Dan grades. Together with the other Executive Committee members provides oversight of operations, guidance and future direction.Description goes here
Ed Frosztega

1st Degree Black Belt
Ed assists at the City & Central London classes on Mondays and Wednesdays
Chris Dodds

Instructor City & Central London – 2nd Degree Black Belt
Chris has been training in martial arts for over 25 years and teaching since 2012. She attained her 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2017 and is working towards her 3rd Degree. She has helped many students develop their skills from beginners to seniors, offering tailored coaching whether you’re interested in self-defence, fitness or interested in competing. Chris is also a triathlete and scuba diving instructor.
Michael Nelson Cole

Head Shuai Jiao Coach and Founder of Shuai Jiao London
Michael has been coaching for over twenty years. As well as Shuai Jiao, Michael also teaches Capoeira and is a full time Personal Trainer. He has previously taught Mantis Kung Fu. Michael joins the City & Central London team to expand the practice of Shuai Jiao. RealSSK is delighted to have him on our team as Shuai Jiao overlaps with the practice of Sanda.
Michelle Zahner

Michelle Zahner has been training with San Shou Kuan since 2017, achieving her first degree black belt in 2024. She teaches the kids classes at City & Central London. She also works as an aerial circus coach and enjoys focusing on functional movement and finding the connections between the two styles of physicality. Alongside assisting with the adult classes she is working towards her 2nd degree black belt grading. In addition to teaching Michelle is also the Safe Guarding officer for the London classes
JONATHAN SOCRATES

1st Degree Black Belt
Jonathan assists at City & Central London on Fridays at the Sanda and Shuai Jiao sessions. He competes in Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing), and won the silver medal at the British Championships in 2019. He cross-trains in several striking and grappling martial arts, particularly judo, in which he also competes. He brings this experience to San Shou Kuan.