Sport Clubs - M,N,O

Martial Arts

Aikido of London

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art. It emphasises the use of circular movement, together with throws, pins and strikes, to immobilise an attack. It is suitable for men and women. Beginners courses are taught on a regular basis and visitors are welcome. The club meets at Richard Cloudesley School, Golden Lane, EC1Y.

For more information, contact:
Ismail Hasan
Tel: 07736 813875
Email: info@aikidooflondon.com
Website: www.aikidooflondon.com

Fujian White Crane

This club teaches traditional Chinese martial arts, (Fujian White Crane Kung Fu and T'ai Chi). Instructors are registered and insured with the Amateur Martial Association. Classes are held at Saddlers Fitness Centre (at City University) and Gloucester Hall (at St Barts Medical College).

For more information contact:
David Courtney Jones
Tel: 07958 980 280
Email: davecj@kungfu-taichi.com
Website: www.fwckungfu.com

Cityjitsu London

Jitsu teaches you how to defend yourself against unarmed and armed attackers. It's fun, good exercise and improves your confidence. The first session at Cityjitsu London is free and you'll only need loose clothing to wear. The club meets at the Martial Arts Room, City University, Northampton Square.

For more information contact:
Peter Hamer
Tel: 07941 19302
Email: peter@bearshowse.demon.co.uk
Website: www.cityjitsu.org

London Aikido Club

The emphasis of Aikido is on fitness, agility, self-confidence and self-defence. The London Aikido Club have classes each day for all levels of training; contact the club to find details of regular beginners courses. Teaching is based on self-development and there are no competitions.

For more information contact:
Andy Hathanay
Tel: 020 8806 3219
Email: londonaikido@demon.co.uk
Website: www.londonaikido.demon.co.uk

Fitness Freaks

Fitness Freaks is a fitness and martial arts club, teaching kickboxing and Ju Jitsu. Ju Jitsu is open to ages 16 and above. The first lesson is free.

For more information contact:
Paul Anderson
Tel: 07763 357778
Website: www.fitnesfreakspca.co.uk

National College of Martial Arts

This club runs classes for adults and children aged six to 14 years. They meet at 120 Cromer Street, in WC1, and private lessons are also available.

For more information contact:
Anna Bobinska
Tel: 020 7278 5608

Wu Shu Kwan Chinese Kickboxing

This club caters for beginners and advanced learners in the ancient art of Kung Fu. The club meets at the Sobell Centre in Tollington Road, every Sunday.

For more information contact:
Mrs Trish Chang
Tel: 020 8749 8537
Website: www.wushukwan.com

London School Of Capoeira

Full time martial arts, dance and music school, concentrating on the Brazilian fighting dance, Capoeira.

For more information contact:
Silvia Bazzarelli
Telephone: 020 7281 2020
Fax: 020 7281 5550
Website: www.londonschoolofcapoeira.co.uk

Bytomic TaeKwonDo

TaeKwonDo and self defence classes at Queen Elizabeth's Boys School, Barnet.  Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm. Suitable for all abilities and ages from 5 to 65.

For more information contact the Bytomic Team
Tel: 01844 281888
Email: info@btkd.co.uk
Website: www.btkd.co.uk

Mountaineering

Governing Body: The Mountaineering Council. See the link under Useful Websites, to the right.

Red Rope

Red Rope is a socialist walking and climbing club, established 21 years ago. They collectively organise trips to the mountains, day walks and climbing meets. Payment is on an income-sharing basis, according to income. They operate in an anti-rascist and anti-sexist way.

For further information contact:
Pam Case
Tel: 020 7385 6478
Email: secretary@redrope.org.uk
Website: www.redrope.org.uk

Netball

Governing Body: English Netball. See the link under Useful Websites, to the right.

Sobell Leisure Centre

Adult netball sessions are held at the centre for anybody, of any level of ability, to come along and take part in training and matches. Sessions run every Friday at 6pm.

For further information, contact:
Nary Wijeratne
Tel: 07903 957674
Email: nary.wijeratne@accesstosports.org.uk

All Nations Netball

This club meets on weeknights all year round, at Highbury Fields. Members belong to mixed standards leagues and pride themselves on being fun and sociable.

For more information contact Chelsea:
Tel: 07952 939083
Email: allnationsnetball@hotmail.com
Website: www.theallnations.com

Orienteering

Governing Body: The British Orienteering Foundation. See the link under Useful Websites, to the right.

London Orienteering Club

Club training is every Thursday evening at the Recreation Club, Royal Free Hospital. Members compete every weekend somewhere in the UK and other events are arranged by the club throughout the year.

For more information contact:
Julian Cleary
Tel: 01707 275934
Email: membership@londonorienteering.co.uk
Website: www.londonorienteering.co.uk