We’ve worked hard to put together a collection of equipment that inspires you to train that little bit harder, longer, and faster. We’re confident enough to shout about the quality of every single product we sell, but what do the people using our equipment in the ring, gym, kwoon and on the mat really think of the products we design.
See what some of the top Martial Artists in the UK and abroad who use the Pagoda product range really think of our equipment. From Wing Chun to Tai Chi, MMA to Boxing, some of the most respected exponents of these styles give their impartial opinion on what we think is some of the finest training equipment available anywhere.
Alan Gibson | The Wing Chun Federation
Formed in 1990. The Wing Chun Federation and its teachers are registered variously with the Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun Association (UK), the Ving Tsun Athletic Association, and the Ip Man Martial Arts Association.
Alan Gibson says "I recommend Pagoda equipment to all my students, I would also recommend Pagoda to anybody else wanting to buy quality equipment; Pagodas wooden products are the best available."
Alan Orr | Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun Association
Head Instructor for Shark Tank NHB, Integrated Eskrima: Kalis IIustrisimo under Guro Mark Wiley, Integrated Knife Fighting and Warrior Fighting Fitness also the Wing Chun Technical Editor for Martial Arts Illustrated magazine.
Alan Orr says "The best dummies and poles on the market, The products are top quality plus Pagoda listen to the practitioners of the art."
Benny Meng | Curator of the Ving tsun Museum (U.S.A.)
Founder and Curator of the Ving Tsun Museum, Senior Instructor Ving Tsun Athletic Association, Hong Kong, 7th Degree Kung fu Black Sash (IMYVTKF), 5th Degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt (WTF), Author of Books and Magazine Articles, Outstanding Instructor and International Hall of Fame.
Bill McKay says "Pagoda are quite simply the best. The quality of the equipment is second to none and their service is excellent. I recommend to all my clubs and students that to save time, effort and get excellent equipment, forget the rest and go to the best"
Brian Desir | East Anglia Wing Chun Athletic
Instructor under Austin Goh and Samuel Kwok and Yip Chun. A member of the Ving Tsun Athletic Association, Hong Kong, a member of the Yip Chun Academy Hong Kong. The British Kung Fu Championship (heavy middle winner) in 1985-1986 B.O.M.A.T Silver medalist 1993. British Championship (light heavy champion) 1995-1996.
Desmond Spencer says "Having trained with quality Wing Chun equipment In Germany with Philipp Bayer, I was looking for somewhere else to get the quality I was used to, this was not easy and so I was very happy when I discovered."
Fei Bing | Chief instructor the Internal Kung Fu Research Association
Fei Bing has been studying Chinese martial arts in China since the age of 8 and has qualified from University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing as practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He teaches Chen tai Chi, Hsing-Yi and Ba Gwa.
Jason Kokkorakis says "For high quality Wing Chun equipment at affordable prices, and a first class service, I recommend Paogda Imports."
Karl Stanley | Chief Instructor of the UK Wing Chun Academy
A student of Ip Chun and a certified Instructor for the Ip Chun Wing Chun Academy in Hong Kong, A founding member of the European Ip Chun Wing Chun Association.
Karl Stanley says "Pagoda products can't be beaten for quality and price, excellent dummies which meet the demands for the serious practitioner, recommended to all my students."
Kevin Chan | Founder of The Kamon Martial Art Federation
Kamon is a large organization with schools throughout the UK.
Kevin Chan says "Great dummies and quality kit, the first choice for myself and all my students."
Kwok Cheung | Chief Instructor UK south Wing Chun Association
Ip Chun expressed his wish to have a representative in the south region of the UK. So in 2001 Kwok’s school became the UK South Region Wing Chun Association. Kwok has studied with Ip Chun since 1993.
Kwok Cheung says "Having put off Pagoda for around two years when they first called to show me their Wooden Dummy, I finally caved in and must say that with the quality and precise measurements the product sells itself and the service is also very good. There is now no longer a need for me to stock this lifetime equipment myself as I can’t compete with the value. The good thing is that Pagoda Dummies are readily in stock and available for our members, and yes they even deliver that’s why I recommend Pagoda."
Lu baoChun | Chief Instructor of Baji Association
Studied with Zhang Xuchu Xing-Yi and Ba Gwa and Han Longquan in Bajiquan, Feng Zhiqiang in Chen Tai Chi and Wei Shuren In Yang Tai Chi. He has participated many times in the Beijing municipal and national championship tournaments and had great success. He has studied many arts, but his main interest is in the real essence of Bajiquan and Taijiquan.
Lu baoChun says "I really like the Pagoda swords they feel so real which is great, Pagoda really stands above the rest in terms of quality."
Lucas Castrounis | The Reading Academy of Wing Chun & Kali
Lucas Castrounis is the oldest student of Nino Bernardo from the time when Nino taught at the Basement. Since he opened the Reading Academy he has featured in a number of martial arts magazines and newspaper articles in the UK and abroad. In October 2003 he was presented with the Hall of Fame Award by Combat Magazine.
Lucas Castrounis says "I personal believed that you have the best wooden dummies within the UK market and the best prices.
The Reading Academy of Wing Chun & Kali, recommend Pagoda Wooden Dummies to every wing chun practitioner."
Malcolm Pollock | Instructor Fives Winds Tai Chi School
Malcolm is part of the Five Winds School; and has acquired a reputation as one of the foremost practitioners and teachers of Wu Tang Tai Chi in the U.K. You will recognize Malcolm as the face of BBC 1 televisions Tai Chi ident which an "Idents" is a short segment of film that is shown on BBC, during the continuity announcements between programmes.
Malcolm Pollock says "Quality value; top quality products thoroughly recommend Pagoda to all Tai Chi practitioners."
Mark Hobbs | Chief Instructor for KFA Gym
Certified as a representative for England and Australia by Lun Gai in "Yip man Foshan Wing Chun". Lun Gai was Yip Man’s first student in Foshan. Mark is also the only representive for Vu Ba Qui Vietnamese Tai Chi/Wing Chun outside of Vietnam. Mark also teaches Mixed Martial arts "MMA".
Mark Hobbs says "Pagoda is about Martial artists supplying the Martial Art community. Because of this fact we only sell quality equipment that we get exited about, so at Pagoda our aim is to provide you the best quality products on the market at the best prices."
Mark Phillips | London Martial Arts Academy
With over twenty years of Kung Fu experience in the UK Wing Chun Assoc under James Sinclair and registered as an instructor with the ‘Ving Tsun Athletic Association’ in Hong Kong also having taught and trained in various countries including the United States, Hong Kong and China.
Plus numerous international publications, Television programs and even radio Appearances including the BBC television productions GMTV teaching and promoting Wing Chun Kung Fu.
Mark Phillips says "I always use Pagoda equipment and so would have no hesitation in recommending Pagoda to other martial Artist that want quality products for their school, students and themselves."
Michael Wong | Master Wong Academy
He has a very popular DVD range available He is a Pan Nam Wing Chun practitioner but also teaches Tai Chi and JKD.
Michael Wong says "Pagoda equipment is very high quality!"
Paul Elston / Elston Wing Chun
Paul started Wing Chun under Joseph Cheung then Victor Kan and later under
David and William Cheung.Paul has since set up the “Elston Wing Chun academy” bringing a modern 21st
century approach to his teachings.
Paul says “I have always trained with only the
best Wing Chun equipment available & Pagoda ranks alongside the best of
the best! Save yourself time just go straight to Pagoda for equipment and 1st
class service.
Robert Chu | Founder Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun
Robert Chu is the founder of Chu Sau Lei Wing Chun and auther of the book Complete Wing Chun. He has published many articles in Inside Kung Fu.
Robert says "Pagoda is the best dummies,poles, sign boards and T-shirt designs avaliable, a real Wing Chun equpiment leader."
Sata Chand and Steve | The Meridian Centre
Sata is director of the Maridian studio's, he has a number of videos on Wing Chun and Chi Kung. He has had a number of articles published in Combat magazine. Steve is an instructor for Sata.
Talib Fehlhaber | The Rapid Defence Martial Arts Academy
Established in 2004 the RDMAA is the hub for independent Wing Chun (WT Leung Ting style) as well as Escrima training in East Anglia. The Academy also offers BJJ classes and Close Combat Personal Protection courses as part of their well rounded and comprehensive course repertoire.
Talib Fehlhaber says "It is very difficult to find a reliable supplier of good quality Wing Chun specific equipment in the UK. We have used Pagoda for a number of years now and have no hesitation in recommending their products and prompt, professional service to anyone."
