I was wondering where is a good place to start learning martial arts in town? Preferably in Chaoyang District. The language of instruction is not an issue, but the cheaper the tuition, the better. The class would have to begin at level zero.
Check out the website judobeijing.com. Classes for adults are held twice a week at The German School.
A new karate class for beginners, taught by an instructor from England, has also just opened in town. For more information, email info@karatebeijing.com.
Where can we find a good and cheap sporting shop for basketball and badminton equipment around Di’anmen?
Visit Ditan Sports Center, which is next to Ditan Park (166 Andingmen Wai Dajie, Dongcheng District; Open 8 am to 10 pm; Tel. 64264288). It’s a popular shop among local basketball and badminton aficionados.
I’m looking for a salsa class. I’m an absolute beginner and kw nothing about the dance. Because I work in the daytime, I can only join evening or weekend classes.
Go to popular salsa places like Salsa Caribe; many salsa teachers practice with their students there, and you’ll eaily find an instructor. Salsa Latinos, meanwhile, has salsa lessons every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.
Salsa Caribe
Where: 4 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: 6507 7821
Open: 6 pm till late
Salsa Latinos
Where: A12, Nanxingcang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District
