Joe Dymond
With over 36 years experience in the martial arts, Shifu Joe Dymond has been teaching since 2004, and is dedicated to promoting the Chinese systems.
Having been fortunate enough to train with many renowned teachers from around the world, Shifu Joe teaches Shaolin Kung Fu, Zhang Sanfeng Pai, Yang Style Taiji Quan (Tai Chi), Heaven and Earth Qigong.
Shifu Joe has studied and trained with:-
Shaolin (China/ Uk)
Shi Xing Jun 2006-present
Shi Yan Xin 2012-present
Wudang (China)
Long You, Xiao 2006-present
Hu, Xuezhi 2007
Yang Style Taiji / Heaven & Earth Qigong (China/ Uk)
Dr P Yeung 2000-2004
Adam Lancashire 2000-2004
Other Notable Teachers
The late Geshe Damcho Yonten (Buddhist Meditation)
Clive Sutherland (Yang Kuai Shou Kung Fu)
Nick Quillam (Wado Ryu Karate)
Phil Seal (Lau Gar)
Andy Nation (Lau Gar)
Jon Alexander (Zen Shin Budo Kai)
Kate Browne
Assistant Coach Kate has spent the last decade dedicated to exploring natural health and wellbeing, working for herself as a remedial massage therapist. With an affinity for movement from a young age, Kate excelled in sports, dance and martial arts. By her twenties, Kate’s interest in martial arts continued to grow, where she discovered the beauty of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. In 2019, Kate became the UK National Massage Champion, using her unique blend of remedial knowledge and dynamic, fluid movement inspired by tai chi and kung fu. Now in her 30s, Kate has been training privately with Zuanshi’s Joe Dymond, since 2022 and is thrilled to have been offered the role of assistant to Joe’s classes. Kate has also recently started teaching meditation and mindfulness sessions and will soon be running wellness retreats at various locations around the UK. Kate is excited to continue her own personal development in Taiji Quan and Qi Gong training as well as develop her skills as an instructor.