Chinese Sport and Health

Chinese Physical Culture

Martial arts centre specializing in Chinese yoga, self-defence and tai chi.
Elizabeth House, Hurlock Street, N5 Tel: +44 (0)7786 233317

Dragon Boat Racing

Thames Dragon Boat Club

A traditional Chinese team paddling sport, dragon boat racing (also know as Asian longboat racing) is one of the fastest growing sports in Britain. An exhilarating event for spectators and participants, it involves a canoe rigged with Chinese dragon head and tails, with a drummer whose rhythmic beating of a drum leads the crew to synchronise their paddling. This club holds events that are open to public at the London Regatta Centre.  

Dojo Physical Arts

A martial arts club which specialises in kick-boxing, pilates, tai chi, wu shu kwan, and yoga.
10-11 Milroy Walk, SE1. Tel: +44 (0)20 7928 3000

Institute of Chinese Medicine

A highly respected organisation which runs its own treatment centres and supplies herbs to many of the capital's practices. 44-46 Chandos Street, WC2. Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 5220

Tai Chi

Classes (£5 for introductory session) are held during lunchtimes and evenings at a number of venues around central London, the City, and Kent. Times vary.
James Drewe (01474 852 468).

Traditional Acupuncture Centre

Acupuncture is probably the most popular form of traditional Chinese medicine. This long-established centre is the largest in Britain, with 25 practitioners.
75 Roupell Street, SE1. Tel: +44 (0)20 7928 8333

Zen Health Centre

Relaxing and comfortable, this smart clinic has a Chinese doctor on site, and offers traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and other treatments.
32 Notting Hill Gate, W11. Tel: +44 (0)20 7229 8666