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Yanmin Chen - Head Trainer and Head Coach

Yanmin Chen is a 34th generation monk of the Shaolin temple in the Henan province, China. He has studied Kungfu since being very young and was a member of the offical delegation of temple monks who traveled around the world demonstrating their kungfu skills. Yanmin Chen is the founder and head instructor of the UK Shaolin Temple. He also takes the time to ensure top quality instruction in his training centre. He teaches the Kung Fu and San Shou training classes as well as some Ch'an Buddhist Culture classes. He pioneered the Ch'an Buddhist Culture conditioning program many years ago, and remains one of the leading instructors of the business. He teaches Kung Fu Ch'an, Kickboxing, Weapons and trains the San Shou and MMA fighters. For more information please click here >>>
   
Shi Yan Xiu - Trainer and Coach

Shi Yan Xiou (July 1983) - Practiced Shaolin Kung Fu since the age of 9. He joined the Shaolin Kungfu Group in 1995 and was accepted as a disciple of the head abbot of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yong Xin thereby becoming an apprentice of 34 th generation of the Shaolin temple.
   
Maxwell Nkomo - Trainer and Coach

Max is a well respected black belt in Karate. He has long been UK Shaolin Temple's cornerman for every event. He has been training with Yanmin Chen for over a decade. Max teaches Kung Fu classes and some fight training classes. He has a wealth of skills in stand up fighting, and knows how to push students and fighters alike.
   
Lee Bailey - Trainer and Coach

Lee has trained under Yanmin Chen for many years, and has gained a wealth of skill in San Shou and Kung Fu. He teaches San Shou and Juniors.
   
Mark Carlton - Trainer and Coach

Mark has been training in kickboxing and boxing for many years. Mark now trains and focuses on San Shou, MMA and Thai Boxing in the UK Shaolin Temple, and he teaches San Shou and Juniors
   
Giles Milner - Trainer and Coach

Giles has trained in Chinese martial arts for over 15 years. Giles has been training with master Shi Yanming for years. He also enjoys training in Qi Gong and meditation. Giles specialises in traditional kung fu and Qi Gong.
   
Tony Collins - Trainer and Coach

Tony has trained under Yanmin Chen for a long time, and has gained a wealth of skill in San Shou, Kung Fu and Kickboxing. He teaches San Shou, Kickboxing and Kung Fu.
   
Matt Bindon - Head Trainer and Head Coach of UK Shaolin Temple Devon

Matt has trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Sanshou (Chinese kickboxing) for over 20 years and was awarded a 4th degree black sash. In the past Matt has trained and fought against some well respected fighters from the UK. Matt has been training with master Shi Yanming for years. He also enjoys training in Qi Gong and meditation.
   
Neil Grimley - Head Trainer and Head Coach of UK Shaolin Temple Shropshire

Neil Grimley has trained in Chinese martial arts for over 27 years and was awarded a 4th Duan Wei by the Wushu Association of China. He has won many competitions in his time at National & International level, in 2004 he won gold in the Tai Chi hand form & Silver in the Tai Chi Weapon form at the Elite invitational Championships held in China. From 2004 to 2007 was involved in organising and taking part in the Tai Chi & Shaolin Monks Shows, led by one of the world leading Tai Chi Masters (Grand Master Chen Zhenglie). He specialises in Chen Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
   
Joe Summers - Trainer and Coach

Joe is one the top UK fighters in MMA and Muay Thai. He holds a black belt in MMA and Thai Boxing training. He trains and coaches the San Shou and MMA fighters in ground fighting.
   
Daniel Thomas - Trainer and Coach

Daniel Thomas began his martial arts training at a young age. Training in Shaolin Kung fu, he obtained a junior black sash at 16 and then progressed to a senior at 18. Throughout his training, Shi Fu Daniel has trained in numerous hand and weapons forms including traditional and creative. He has also competed in many competitions, winning numerous awards. During his latter training, Shi Fu Daniel has trained in further Wushu styles and has studied other forms of martial arts, including strands of Aikido and Jujitsu. He specialises in kung fu forms and San Shou. Shi Fu Daniel has also trained closely with Shi Fu Neil Grimley and they have formed the UK Shaolin Temple Shropshire.