Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Highgate
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Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Highgate
The Highgate Society, London
# Tiger Crane Kung Fu - Highgate
Tiger Crane Kung Fu is a martial arts club based in Highgate, north London, offering traditional Kung Fu training in the Tiger Crane Combination style. Led by instructor Daniel Shaw-Abulafia, the club serves both children and adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those looking to deepen their practice.
The club delivers classes both in-person at two Highgate venues and online via Zoom, providing flexibility for different schedules and preferences. Students learn fundamental striking, blocking, kicking, and stepping techniques whilst developing strength, speed, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness at their own pace. Beyond physical skills, the programme emphasises building focus, discipline, and confidence.
What distinguishes Tiger Crane Kung Fu is its genuinely inclusive philosophy. Daniel actively welcomes students regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or disability, creating an accessible entry point for martial arts that many traditional schools don't offer. Parent testimonials consistently highlight his exceptional teaching ability with children, his organisational skills, and his role as a positive role model. Students report rapid progression, improved self-confidence, and genuine enthusiasm for attending classes.
The club operates four times weekly with dedicated kids' sessions (5:45-6:30 PM) and adult classes (6:30-7:30 PM or 10:30-11:30 AM), making it convenient for families or individuals with varying schedules. The welcoming, well-structured approach has earned strong word-of-mouth recommendations from parents and students alike.
Tiger Crane Kung Fu is a martial arts club based in Highgate, north London, offering traditional Kung Fu training in the Tiger Crane Combination style. Led by instructor Daniel Shaw-Abulafia, the club serves both children and adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those looking to deepen their practice.
The club delivers classes both in-person at two Highgate venues and online via Zoom, providing flexibility for different schedules and preferences. Students learn fundamental striking, blocking, kicking, and stepping techniques whilst developing strength, speed, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness at their own pace. Beyond physical skills, the programme emphasises building focus, discipline, and confidence.
What distinguishes Tiger Crane Kung Fu is its genuinely inclusive philosophy. Daniel actively welcomes students regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or disability, creating an accessible entry point for martial arts that many traditional schools don't offer. Parent testimonials consistently highlight his exceptional teaching ability with children, his organisational skills, and his role as a positive role model. Students report rapid progression, improved self-confidence, and genuine enthusiasm for attending classes.
The club operates four times weekly with dedicated kids' sessions (5:45-6:30 PM) and adult classes (6:30-7:30 PM or 10:30-11:30 AM), making it convenient for families or individuals with varying schedules. The welcoming, well-structured approach has earned strong word-of-mouth recommendations from parents and students alike.
Services offered
Kids Kung Fu classesAdult Kung Fu classesIn-person group trainingOnline Zoom classesTiger Crane Combination style instructionBeginner fundamentals trainingFitness and conditioning through martial artsConfidence and discipline development