Welcome to Shahrokh.org, a site dedicated to Sifu Shahrokh Nael’s lifelong exploration of the classical fighting arts. This site has been created not only to act as a hub for Sifu’s direct students, allowing them to maintain close contact with him and to keep abreast of the latest developments in his research and practice but also document Sifu’s ongoing theoretical, historical and practical examination of a variety of traditional martial arts.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Foundation Studies in Shaolin Kung Fu training and practices

Prospective Students

We welcome individuals who are not only highly motivated but also fully committed to deepening their practice. Guided by Sifu, our training sessions are crafted to uphold the integrity and quality of traditional teaching, ensuring that each student receives personalised instruction within a small, dedicated group.

To maintain our high standards, Sifu accepts only a limited number of students each year. This approach allows us to offer focused, in-depth training to those who are truly passionate about their studies.

Training Times and Location

Training
Sundays
Chi Gung - 8am to 9am

Tuesdays
Shaolin Kung Fu - 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Locations
Studio 2, Winsor House, Battersea Rd, Heaton Mersey, Stockport SK4 3EA

SEMINARS AND RETREATS

Autumn RETREAT 2025

NORTHERN LAKES – September 20th and 21st 2025

Limited number of participants are accepted.

THE FOUNDATION

The practice of Shaolin Kung Fu have applications across the whole spectrum of human experiences from sports to spirituality.

In this weekend seminar Sifu will go through “The Foundation” of Shaolin Kung FU Practices covering the key areas such as:

• Breathing Techniques

• Postures and Movements

• Methods of Practices

This seminar / workshop is suitable for anyone who has an interest in learning about Shaolin Kung Fu, whether they intend to become a solo practitioner or simply use the skills learned within their own existing training programme. No previous knowledge or understanding of Martial Arts is needed to participate in this seminar.

Dates and Locations

Dates
September
Saturday & Sunday: 20th, 21st 


Locations
Northern Lake - Keswick

CURRENT STUDENTS

Study Zone

As a current student, you have access to a dedicated study zone on this site, offering essential training materials to supplement your practice. Access is restricted, and login credentials are provided directly by Sifu to ensure a secure and personalized experience.

Study Zone

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF TRADITION

Sifu Shahrokh Nael

Researcher and Practitioner

Having embarked upon a lifelong journey into the world of classical martial arts at the age of 13 in his native Iran,  Sifu has to date accumulated over 40 years of experience within this limitless field of exploration. During this time he has trained extensively with highly skilled teachers in the Japanese, Korean and Chinese traditions – providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the closely related but technically distinct approaches of different cultures.

Having established Manchester South Central Kung Fu School in 1989, Sifu has been training like-minded enthusiasts for many years, and throughout the course of his tenure as a teacher he has had the pleasure of imparting these skills to students of all ages and cultural backgrounds. He emphasises quality over quantity and strives to transmit the depth of his knowledge to those practitioners who display the commitment to fully appreciate these profound teachings.

Research and Practices

In 2016, Sifu consolidated 40 years of meticulous research and rigorous practice into a comprehensive training programme, titled:“Foundation Studies in Shaolin Kung Fu training and practices - 

九方法拳 (Jiǔ fāngfǎ quán) – Nine Methods Fist”

He subsequently began conveying the knowledge encoded within this system to his close and direct students, affectionately referred to as “The First Generation”. This programme was devised not just with the intention of nurturing skilled martial artists, but impassioned theorists committed to developing their own distinctive approach to the arts they encountered.

By December 2018, after two years of dedicated training, all of his students had successfully completed the programme, graduating with a high level of competency. Sifu’s students have since gone on to fulfil his expectations – each studying independently in order to cultivate their own unique method of training.

Building Mastery Together