Complete beginners
Build sound foundations through stances, blocks, movement, controlled partner work and gradual physical preparation.
Training the whole person.
Tai Tsung is built on a simple idea: martial arts should develop physical ability, practical skill and personal character together.
Our approach
Tradition that keeps moving
Tai Tsung promotes classical Kung Fu in combination with modern practical self-defence and physical training methods. Its programme has been shaped by years of teaching experience and is designed to evolve with the needs of students.
Classes are exciting, structured and grounded in courtesy, honesty, respect, integrity and self-control. Students are expected to work hard, persevere and progress at a pace that develops their own ability and potential.
Men and women, younger and older students, beginners and experienced martial artists can all benefit from the programme's balance of flexibility, strength, endurance and skill.
Every levelIndividual guidance within purposeful group training.
Practical focusTraditional technique connected to modern self-defence.
Recognised coachingListed through the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts.
Who we train
One programme. Different starting points.
Returning students
Rebuild timing, fitness and confidence inside a structured syllabus that makes previous experience useful.
Developing competitors
Use Chinese Kickboxing sessions to sharpen Sanda skills, composure and free-sparring experience.
Instructors
Experience shared with purpose.
Sifu Robert London
Rob London has been studying and practising Kung Fu for over 35 years, dedicating much of his life to the development, teaching and promotion of martial arts. A 4th Degree Black Sash, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with students of all ages and abilities.
His commitment and contribution to martial arts have been recognised through several prestigious awards. At the 2025 UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony, Robert received both the Top Martial Artist Award and the Top Instructor Award. He received the Top Instructor Award for a second consecutive year at the 2026 ceremony.
Martial arts continues to be a lifelong journey for Robert. He remains committed to developing his skills in Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Filipino Martial Arts while helping others build confidence, discipline, fitness and respect through training.
Sifu Nathan Bent
Sifu Nathan Bent is listed by the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts as a Standard BCCMA Instructor. He holds a second-degree black belt and has more than 25 years of martial arts experience.
His Chinese Kickboxing instruction centres on Sanda and Sanshou: developing free-sparring skill, fitness, composure and the foundations needed for students who may wish to compete.
Sifu Joe Gorman
Joe Gorman has been studying and practising Kung Fu for approximately 34 years and is a 4th Degree Black Sash. He has developed extensive knowledge across a range of disciplines, with a particular specialism and passion for weapons training.
Committed to continually developing his martial arts knowledge and skills, Joe is also studying Filipino Martial Arts, further expanding his understanding of weapons-based combat and martial arts systems.
Joe is the instructor responsible for Tai Tsung - School of Martial Arts in Stevenage, where he shares his experience with students of all ages and abilities, helping them develop technical skill, confidence, discipline, focus and respect.
What guides every class
CourtesyHonestyRespectIntegritySelf-control
Teaching philosophy
Progress is individual. Standards are shared.
Tai Tsung nourishes the uniqueness of each student and their wider ambitions. Instruction is adapted so that people can develop from their current level without losing the discipline and technical standards of the programme.
Advancement is earned through regular practice, understanding and the ability to apply lessons—not simply by attending for a fixed period.