Hackney & Tower Hamlets

Traditional Kung Fu classes for adults and children in East London.

Our Kung Fu classes in Hackney & Tower Hamlets are welcoming and inclusive – pick a class below and start your training today!

Adult Kung Fu Classes (age 12+) are held on a Wednesday evening at the Attlee Centre, near to Liverpool Street, run by Instructor Ela Cyrnek. Complete beginners are always welcome! Please get in touch to arrange your first class!

Children’s Kung Fu Classes (age 5-12) are held on a

Thursday evening at the Hackney Showroom run by Instructor Eliya Arman, and

Saturday morning at the Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, run by Instructor Maki Nakasone.

Complete beginners are always welcome! Please get in touch to arrange your first class!

Timetable

WEDNESDAY

Tiger Crane Combination
Instructor Ela Cyrnek

7.00 - 8.00 PM – Kung Fu

Attlee Centre
5 Thrawl Street
London E1 6RTView Map

THURSDAY

Tiger Crane Combination
Instructor Eliya Arman

6.30 - 7.15 PM – Kids Kung Fu

Hackney Showroom
4 Murrain Road
London N4 2BNView Map

SATURDAY

Tiger Crane Combination
Instructor Maki Nakasone

11.15 - 12.00 AM – Kids Kung Fu

The Old Fire Station
61 Leswin Road
Stoke Newington
London N16 7NXView Map

Instructor Ela Cyrnek

Instructor Ela Cyrnek went from being someone who didn’t like physical exercise to training regularly multiple times a week for over 10 years, so she is living proof that anyone can enjoy and benefit from practising Kung Fu.

Ela started training in the Tiger Crane Combination style in 2012 and also trains in Yong Chun White Crane and White Crane Tai Chi. She became an instructor in 2021 and teaches Tiger Crane Kung Fu on Wednesday at the Attlee Centre, near Liverpool Street and Aldgate East stations.

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Instructor Maki Nakasone

Instructor Maki has won Gold medals at World, International, European and National Championship level.

Maki currently teaches a Kids Kung Fu class in the Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington.

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Instructor Eliya Arman

Eliya has been training in Tiger Crane Kung Fu and White Crane Tai Chi for over 20 years. She continues to enjoy learning and developing her own skills and is passionate about sharing the many benefits of martial arts with others.

She believes Kung Fu is for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or previous experience. Her classes are friendly, supportive and welcoming, creating an environment where every student feels encouraged to learn, improve and enjoy their training.

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“The class has a friendly, welcoming vibe with people of all levels and ages training together. Ela is great at supporting both beginners and advanced students, offering clear guidance and challenges at every level. She empowers students, giving them the confidence and skills to move forward in their learning.”
BryanMember since 2022

“Maki is a truly wonderful and inspiring teacher. She combines very clear instructions and physical demonstrations with understandable explanations of each movement's purpose and benefits. Studying with her has been a fantastic experience and has had an outsized positive impact on my physical fitness and overall health.”
KarlMember since 2021

“Joining Tiger Crane has been one of the best decisions I’ve made this year. Ela will make you feel right at home, even if you've never tried a martial art before. Her kindness and deep knowledge of Kung Fu will have you up to speed in no time. The Tiger Crane community is welcoming, inspiring, and totally badass. 100% recommend.”
LucaMember since 2025

“Maki is friendly and explains things very well. She is understanding and helps us when we're confused. She helps me learn to defend myself when people are being mean to me. She is a great teacher!”
FreyaMember since 2021

“Ela's classes are a joy to be part of! I started as a complete beginner in November 2023, the friendly and open environment makes you feel immediately welcome. Ela's coaching has allowed me to improve my physical strength and flexibility massively, and enabled me to reach goals I didn't know I was capable of. Such an awesome club to be part of!”
CorneliusMember since 2023

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