LONDON CITY & CENTRAL

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

6.30-8.15pm

This class 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.

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WEDNESDAY

7.30-9.15pm

This class 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.

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FRIDAY

5.30-7.15 PM

Shuai Jiao & Sanda (by invitation only)

INSTRUCTORS

  • A bald man in a white martial arts uniform practicing a martial arts move inside a room with a white wall, a green fire exit sign, and safety instructions on the wall.

    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. 

  • Two martial artists practicing kickboxing in a dojo, with one delivering a kick to the other's opponent, both wearing protective gloves and traditional uniforms, while spectators watch in the background.

    Ed Frosztega

    1st Degree Black Belt

    Ed assists at the City & Central London classes on Mondays and Wednesdays 

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    Chris Dodds

    Deputy Instructor City & Central London – 2nd Degree Black Belt

    Chris has been teaching for over twenty years. She attained her 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2017.  Chris is also a Dive Master and Scuba Instructor.

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    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.

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    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.

REAL SSK LONDON CITY
& CENTRAL

Carole Young Community Centre,
Cranston Estate,
London,
N1 5EH

Hours
Monday 6.30pm - 8.15pm
Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.15pm
Friday 5.30pm to 7.15pm (Invitation Only)