WELCOME TO
Meridian Kung Fu - Rayleigh
WELCOME TO
Meridian Kung Fu - Rayleigh
Meridian Kung Fu has been building confidence and martial arts excellence in Children and Adults across Essex for over 25 years.
Our proven, professional teaching systems will guide you from a complete beginner to a highly competent, confident martial artist irrespective of age or current physical ability.
Beginner classes for children aged between 3-17 through various programmes that build life skills, develop self-confidence and create amazing young martial artists ready for the world.
Wing Chun beginner Classes for adults of all abilities that introduce traditional martial arts skills, build confidence, improve health & wellbeing and give the ability to effectively defend self and family if needed.
Specialist weapons and advanced training for adults and children who want to push themselves further and become experts in the advanced elements within the Wing Chun system
ABOUT Meridian Rayleigh
Meridian Kung Fu Rayleigh first launched in 2003, under the name of Dynamic Martial Arts Centre. Sifu Richard Sugden has been an instructor since 2002, he has been training under the direction of Sifu Sata Chand since 1996.
MKF Rayleigh is a full time centre based in the heart of Rayleigh. The centre boasts a fully equipped Kwoon, with a whole host of training equipment, available to students in order to progress their training to their highest abilities. There are male and female changing rooms for privacy.
We cater for all age groups starting with Snakes and Cranes, Juniors, Teens and finally to Adults. All classes are designed so that abilities are challenged but at the same time we are mindful that everyone develops at different speeds and this is considered for all age groups.
Our mission is to keep all of our students focussed, engaged and encouraged, whilst training and learning both physical and non-physical skills that will enable our students to accomplish fitness, confidence, and mental well-being in their lives. In today’s world these skills are more important than ever.
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a traditional Martial Art that suits all levels of fitness and ability it is considered one of the most effective forms of unarmed combat known and practised throughout the world. Softness and performance of techniques is fundamental to the art, this means that it can be practiced by everyone and all ages.
CLASS TIMES
| Snakes & Cranes | First Floor, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ | 4.30pm - 5.15pm | 4.30pm - 5.15pm | 4.30pm - 5.15pm | 4.30pm - 5.15pm | 9.00am - 9.45am | ||
| Junior Wing Chun | First Floor, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 10.00am - 11.00am | ||
| Teen Wing Chun | First Floor, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ | 6.45pm - 7.45pm | 6.45pm - 7.45pm | 6.45pm - 7.45pm | 11.15am - 12.15pm | |||
| Adult Wing Chun | First Floor, 39 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ | 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Beginners only) | 8.00pm - 9.00pm | 8.00pm - 9.00pm (Beginners only) | 8.00pm - 9.00pm |
MERIDIAN RAYLEIGH INSTRUCTORS
SIFU RICHARD SUGDEN
Regional Instructor, Director of MKF Rayleigh / Dynamic Martial Arts Centre.
I began studying Wing Chun Kung Fu in 1996 when a friend asked if I would like to join him at a class. Under the guidance of Sifu Sata Chand, I soon became absorbed in the art and wanted to increase my knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the practice.
I am a full time professional instructor, I launched Meridian Kung Fu Rayleigh, also known as Dynamic Martial Arts Centre in 2003. The full-time centre opened in the heart of Rayleigh in 2004. I started with one class with five students and now have over two hundred and fifty, ranging from five up to sixty plus. There is a great community spirit at MKF Rayleigh, with many families attending classes.
Under the tuition of Sifu Sata Chand, I have achieved my 5th degree and find it very rewarding to pass my knowledge onto my students. I have many students that started as children and are now adults, still practicing the art. Some have even become coaches and Instructors with their own clubs. It is very rewarding to see how students develop and grow confidence, focus and self-awareness in their art under my guidance.
Wing Chun has enabled me to take a different career path which means that I get to spend valuable time with my family. I enjoy reading, and developing my knowledge on all related and surrounding areas of the art, which enables me to deepen my passion.
SIFU BEN RICHARDSON
My name is Sifu Ben Richardson and I run the Billericay area of Meridian Kung fu whilst also running classes at both the Rayleigh and Southend branches as well. I have been studying and training within the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu for 23 years and I currently have a Second-Degree black sash.
Alongside my normal training I also participate in a once-a-month Mastery course where I learn to train with the weapons of the system. I have been teaching the Martial Art for 13 years working alongside some fantastic instructors during this time.
My passion for teaching started when I was 16 when I was asked to work within the P.E department within my secondary school at the time. This then led me down a path where I studied at South Essex College for 4 years gaining the top grade possible, from here I went to the University of Essex where I gained a 2:2 in Sport Studies.
Finally, I undertook an intense one-year teacher training course allowing me to teach at a College Level where I worked for 2 years before making the decision to leave and teach Martial Arts full time.
SIFU TOM DONNELLAN
I began my training in Wing Chun Kung Fu in 2005, starting as a teenager. I have trained with Sifu Richard Sugden at Meridian Rayleigh for my whole Wing Chun career, and am extremely proud to run my own branch in Chelmsford, passing on my knowledge and experience of this martial art to both children and adults.
Learning Wing Chun has been an amazing experience that has really improved many areas of my life. Under the expert tuition of Meridian Kung Fu, my art has developed significantly, as well as also developing confidence, mental wellbeing, resilience and focus.
The highlights of my martial arts journey include achieving my black sash in 2016, as well as completing my Instructor’s Course with Meridian HQ. Seeing the progress and achievements of those students I have taught is extremely pleasing and I continue to be dedicated to sharing and teaching the fantastic martial art of Wing Chun.