David Eccles

Having begun training Martial Arts with Lau Gar Kung Fu at the age of 8yrs, now some 22+ yrs later, David is a leading exponent in his field. He has gained the rank of 5th Degree Black Sash with the British Kung Fu Association and the honour of being the youngest practitioner to be awarded the stautus of Lau Gar Guardian by Master Jeremy Yau Kam Wah. More recently he has gained international recognition, being awarded the level of 4th Duan Wei with the Chinese Wushu Association.
Along with the Kung Fu he is also a practitioner of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, being recognised as an advanced level instructor by the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain. This study is continued by training with Master Liming Yue and he has also trained with Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. The benefits of the gentle, internal energy of Chen style Tai chi benefit his students of all ages.
David is also part of the 4 x BKFA National Championship winning Northern Dragons Lion Dance Team. He regularly coaches and performs Lion Dance for many community and corporate events, as well as teaching in numerous Primary and Secondary schools.