Dao Lu

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Organisations

There are two organisations responsible for classes:

Dao Lu is registered at Companies House as a Community Interest Company (No. 08722051). A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a special type of limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than private shareholders (Government definition). The directors of Dao Lu CIC are:

Aaron Whitaker,Secretary,Coach

Aileen Hamdan,Chair,Coach

Berit Zimmermann,Treasurer,

Shaolin Daolu is run by Shifu Mark Browne. Shaolin Dao Lu is registered at Companies House as a private limited company (No. 09113811). Please see Shifu Mark Browne directly for costs of classes, membership and grading.

By mutual arrangement, students of Dao Lu can attend Shaolin Dao Lu classes at the student rate, and vice versa. Students of Dao Lu are also eligible to take grading organised by Shaolin Daolu. The Shaolin Daolu website is currently under construction.

Dao Lu Classes

dayclasslevellocation
SaturdayWomen’sTai ChiCorner~~(female coach)All~~(women only)Lloyd Park
SundaySenior Tai Chi CornerOver 50’s~~(Intermediate)Lloyd Park
Senior Tai Chi CornerOver 50’s~~(Beginners)Lloyd Park
TuesdayGirls and Women only Tai Chi~~(female coach)All(women only,term time only, term rates apply)Foster Hall~~(St Barnabas)
ThursdayTai ChiAllHigham Hill Recreation Ground~~(The Old Bowls Club)

Shaolin Daolu Classes (Shifu Mark Browne)

dayclasslevellocation
SaturdayTai ChiAdvancedSt Gabriel’s
Tai ChiFoundation & Beginners
Kung FuIntermediate
Kung FuFoundation & Beginners
MondaySanda & fighting skillsIntermediateSt Gabriel’s
Tai ChiAll
ThursdayKung Fu gymnasticsAllFoster Hall~~(St Barnabas)
Shaolin weaponsIntermediate
FridayKung Fu and SandaAll levelsOld Street



To train and promote Tai chi and other activities to the whole community for a healthier and calmer mind, body and lifestyle. Dao Lu CIC is registered at Companies House as a Community Interest Company, No. 08722051. Regulated by the CIC regulator. Dao Lu is a member of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, No. 63. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @DaoLuCIC to get the latest updates! Dao LU C.I.C is not responsible for the content of external sites. Copyright © 2025