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.

Matt Bindon - Head trainer and head coach of 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. Click here for more information.

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.

Paul Lockyer has been a teacher and student of Martial Arts for 11 years. His training began with Wing Tsun Kung Fu then moved on into Shaolin Gong Fu & Chen Style Tai Ji. He now specializes in the weapons and hand forms of Chen Style Tai Ji. He has also trained in other disciplines including Buddhist Healing Qigong, Bagua, Meditation and Hard Qi Gong.

He has attained numerous medals for Hand and Weapons forms, over several competitions including The Tai Ji Union for Great Britain and the BCCMA National and British Championships. In 2007 Paul won Gold Medal for Tai Ji Hand Forms at SENI - London Wushu Open. Click here for more information.

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.

Jennifer Norgrove - Trainer and coach

Jennifer has been training with the UK Shaolin Temple for over two years, she has participated in demonstrations and competed in the European Wu Shu Championships in Telford 2010, receiving an award for a traditional kung fu form. Her particular interests include traditional kung fu forms.

Martine Niven - Trainer and coach

Martine Niven has been studying Martial Arts for 17 years. Training began in her youth with Karate, Wing Tsun Kung Fu, and then 2 years of Shaolin Kung Fu. She trained 6 years full time learning Chen style Tai Ji, Buddhist healing qigong and basics in Wushu, bagua and various hard qi gongs. She is a BCCMA British Champion in tai chi and also for the Tai Ji Union of Great Britain she won Gold medal for Weapons forms, and several others over the National and British Championships.

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.