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Basketball
London Cruisers
The London Cruisers is the most dynamic gay basketball club in the UK with an eclectic mix of multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-talented lesbians and gay men.
There are two women's and two men's teams who have found their way to the top of major gay sporting events. Men train every Friday between 7pm and 9pm at the City of London School near Blackfriars, while women train every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm at Bethnal Green Sport centre in Shoreditch. Mixed training and matches take place every Sunday between 4pm and 6pm, also in Shoreditch, and these scrimmage sessions are recommended for those attending for the first time.
| Telephone: | Kasper on 07881 996617 or Hannah on 07800 647271 |
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| Email: | info@cruisers.org.uk |
| Website: | www.cruisers.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | 7-9pm Thursday (women), 7-9pm Friday (men), 4-6pm Sunday (Mixed). Season runs from September to June. Call for more information on summer training and tournaments. |
| Where: | Thursdays and Sundays at Bethnal Green Sports Centre, Gosset Street, London E2 6NW, Fridays at City of London School, Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 3AL |
| How much: | Email or phone for membership costs; there is a £4 charge per mixed Sunday session regardless of your membership |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes, although experience helps |
Gymnastics & Diving
London Xtreme: LGB Gymnastics & Diving
London LGB G&D is a group of LGB divers, sports acrobats, tumblers and gymnasts based in
London.
Founded in 1997, most members of the club are gymnasts and divers who ave retired from professional competition but still enjoy the sports in a recreational context. If you agree that a triple twisting back somersault is a much more interesting way to keep fit than pumping iron in the weights room, then get in touch! All gymnastics lessons are conducted in one of London's top gymnastics club and run by qualified coaches. The training schedule changes from week to week depending on availablity of facilities and coaches, please get in touch to find out when the next session is.
New participants are always encouraged, and it is the club's intention to create a fun, enjoyable, healthy social space centred around sporting excellence away from the scene. The club has performed professionally many times over the years - but it is entirely up to you whether you want to just train every week to learn a party trick or two or if you want to be good enough to perform with the very best.
Please note that London LGB G&D does not do scuba diving. Think Greg Louganis, not big oxygen tanks and wet suits.
| Telephone: | Alex on 07966 510 297 |
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| Email: | gymnast_01@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.myspace.com/xtremegymdive |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Martial Arts
Ishigaki
Ishigaki is the largest and most well-established gay martial arts club in the United Kingdom.
The club started in 1994 and is still going from strength to strength. Over the years it has
welcomed hundreds of people from dozens of nationalities to train with it.
Above and beyond the weekly Ju-Jitsu classes (which take place in venues around London and Brighton), Ishigaki accepts commissions to teach self defence courses and workshops, and has built an impressive reputation for pragmatic and enjoyable courses.
Ishigaki is more than just a sports club - it is a diverse group of friends and the club has a vibrant and thriving social scene. What primarily brings members together is the desire to learn the skills of Ju-Jitsu. This can help them feel more confident in situations where they might be under threat. If you are interested in trying it out or coming to watch, Ishigaki would love to see you at any of its classes, or later on at the pub afterwards.
| Telephone: | Simon on 07740 857 261 or Sandy on 020 8994 4152 |
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| Email: | simple@dircon.co.uk smackay@ukonline.co.uk sensei.benji@blueyonder.co.uk For Brighton enquiries: brightonjujitsu@yahoo.co.uk |
| Website: | www.ishigaki.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | See website for details |
| Where: | See website for details |
| How much: | £30 per year plus £8 class fees |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
KB Kickboxing
KB Kickboxing is central London's largest martial arts academy, and is gay owned and run. Kick yourself fit by learning to kickbox in a gay-friendly environment which is also safe and fun. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome. KB also offers kung fu, t'ai chi, self defence, yoga, pilates and dance.
| Telephone: | 020 7681 0114 |
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| Email: | emma@kbfitness.co.uk |
| Website: | www.kbfitness.co.uk |
| Address: | PO Box 35551, London NW4 2YD |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Monday-Thursday 6-9pm, Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 12noon-3pm |
| Where: | Classes in Tottenham Court Road, Chancery Lane, Warren Street, Euston, Monument, Piccadilly and at London Bridge; or train online at www.e-kbftness.com |
| How much: | Email or phone for details |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Snooker
Pot Pink
Pot Pink is a new snooker club, open to anyone, including absolute beginners. The club aims
to meet once a month for an evening of snooker, in Victoria.
| Telephone: | Mark Nolan on 07724 601 801 |
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| Email: | mmarco930@aol.com |
| Address: | 4a Cedarne Road, London SW6 2DF |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Email or phone for details |
| Where: | Email or phone for details |
| How much: | £5 per two hour session |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Volleyball
The London Spikers
London’s only Gay Men’s volleyball club was conceived so that gay men could come
and enjoy a team-sport in an inclusive and friendly environment. The club has players who
range from beginners through to those who play with the Advanced London Premier League.
The Spikers offers a place where you can smash, spike and dive for all the balls you could ever want; a place to growl and sweat in fierce competition, yet still scream in shock and horror should you break a nail.
The Spikers have a strong tradition as a friendly diverse place for gay men from every background. It is probably one of the most diverse groups of sporting gay men in the country, proud of the friendships and bonds that such diversity inspires. Come join in one Sunday afternoon and see for yourself. Then head off for a well-deserved drink and giggle at a local bar.
For details of sister club, the Dynamo Dykes, visit www.dynamodykes.org.uk.
| Telephone: | Victor on 07904 026091 or Anthony on 07780 786405 |
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| Email: | lsvc@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.londonspikers.org |
| Address: | Bethnal Green Technology College Sports Centre, Gossett Street, London E2 6NW |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Sundays 1-4pm |
| Where: | Sports centre during season; summer in Hyde Park |
| How much: | Depends on training |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Wrestling
London Amateur Wrestlers
London Amateur Wrestlers was set up in early 1996 as an initiative to promote the combat sport of grappling in a gay-friendly environment. Although it is not a gay club, it welcomes everyone interested in the sport. Everyone is welcome to take up membership, irrespective of age, gender or sexual orientation. For a membership application form send a stamped addressed envelope to the address given.
| Telephone: | 07908 214129 |
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| Email: | enquiry@britishgrappling.org |
| Website: | www.law-wrestling.org |
| Address: | LAW c/o Allboxes, 37 Sandwich House, Sandwich Street, London WC1H 9PR |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | 5-7pm Friday, 1.30-3.30pm Saturday and Sunday |
| Where: | The Martial Arts Hall, Main Building, City University, Northampton Square, London, WC1H 9PR. |
| How much: | £12 pa maximum |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Yoga
Yoga for Gay Men
Yoga Fitness Training Sessions for gay men are taught by David Tierney, qualified Iyengar Yoga instructor and Sports Therapist. Beginners' classes last for 90 minutes, and those for more experienced practitioners last for two hours.
Places are limited so please book by phone or email. Wear non-restrictive clothing like shorts and a T-shirt and arrive 5-10 minutes before start time. All yoga equipment is provided. Before doing yoga, allow four hours after eating a large meal, or one or two hours after eating a snack. Tea is served after each session.
| Telephone: | David Tierney on 020 7625 4521 |
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| Email: | davidtierney@btinternet.com |
| Website: | www.gayyoga.gn.apc.org |
| Gender: | Male |
| When: | Wednesdays 8.10pm (general/beginners), Fridays 6.40pm (internediate), Sundays 7pm (general/beginners) |
| Where: | Yoga Therapy Centre, 90-92 Pentonville Road, London N1 9HS (Wednesdays); Yogabase, 255 Liverpool Road, London N1 1LX (Fridays and Sundays) |
| How much: | £10. Discounts are available for two or more classes per week; ask for details |
| Beginners welcome: | On Sundays and Wednesdays |
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