2010 - 2016
Sifu Richard started his Kung-Fu journey in late 2010 while keeping up boxing and marathon training however eventually focused directly on learning Kung-Fu. Sifu Bob Stannells taught the full syllabus of Shaolin Gym Kung-Fu over extensive weekly classes and weekend training to enable Sifu Richard to gain his Black Sash in late 2016.
2017-Present
Sifu Richard and his Kung-Fu brother Sifu Peter decided to take their knowledge gained to a new level and teach the community of Hampton in April 2017. We moved to the larger hall location of Hampton Sea Scouts Hall in 2019.
Skills
Sifu Richard teaches White Crane Jow-Gar Tiger Leopard Fist traditional Kung-Fu forms and training techniques to help forge your body, grow your spirit and regain focus. Empty hand fighting sets, traditional Kung-Fu weapons sets and forms including the Fai Biu - Nine Section Steel Whip. Escrema training, knife defence as well as practical Self-Defence.
Education
Sifu Richard was taught by Sifu Bob Stannells. Sifu Bob was taught Northern Shaolin White Crane Fist Kung-Fu in London's Chinatown. In 1977 he opened his first Gymnasium and later on went on to learn Southern Shaolin Jow-Gar Tiger Leopard Fist Kung-Fu. Sifu Bob Stannells has performed in Hong Kong, Singapore , Malaysia and China.
Sifu Richard has a Lead Instructor level of the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA). DBS Enhanced checked (2025), Safeguarding in Martial Arts Qualification (BMABA), First Aid Trained (RQF Level 3). BMABA Level 1 Instructor Training Qualification. BMABA Level 2 Instructor Training Qualification.