EVERY SATURDAY · 10AM–1PM
Saturday Masterclass
Three hours for all ages and levels: physical warm-up, basic drills, multi-ball training, match situations and fun games.
£25
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Table tennis coaching in London with an Olympian
Coaching for every age and level with Darius Knight and his team. Beginners welcome – just bring a bat, trainers and some water.
London 2012 Olympian
2010 Commonwealth Games medallist
Former England international
Born and raised in Battersea
Coaching & classes
Table tennis coaching in London for every age and level.
MON 26 – FRI 30 OCTOBER · 10AM–3PM
October Half Term Camp
Fun-filled days of training for children, led by Darius and his coaches. Book single days or the whole week. Family discounts available.
£50 per day
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One-to-one coaching
Focused sessions to sharpen your game. Save with packs of 5 (5% off) or 10 (10% off).
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Thursday table hire & open play
Two ways to play at Providence House, 138 Falcon Road, SW11: book one of our 3 private tables for £20, or join open play on the other 3 tables for £10. All ages and levels welcome – a DK coach is there throughout, so under-16s don't need an adult with them. Register your interest and we'll let you know first when bookings open.
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COACH SPOTLIGHT
Nahom Asgedom
One of the country's in-form players, Nahom brings top-level experience to every DK session.
- Under-21 National Championships Men's Singles bronze medallist (2023)
- Sussex Senior 4* Men's Band 1 Champion (2026)
- Wrexham Grand Prix Men's Singles Champion (2025)
- English National Championships Men's Doubles semi-finalist
- No.1 player for eBaTT in the British Clubs League Premier Division
- England Senior Men's ranking: No. 22 (2026/27)
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From Battersea to the Olympics – and back
Darius grew up playing table tennis in Battersea and went on to represent England and Great Britain at the highest level. Today he and his coaching team bring that experience back to London, helping complete beginners, juniors and club players get better – and have fun doing it.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need to have played before?
No. Beginners are very welcome. Every session is coached for all levels, from complete beginners to club players, so everyone works at the right pace.
What happens in a Saturday Masterclass?
Each 3-hour session starts with a physical warm-up, then basic drills, multi-ball training, match situations and fun games.
What should we bring?
A bat, trainers and some water. For holiday camps, please also bring snacks and a full PE kit.
How do I book, and what if we can't make it?
Book and pay online using the buttons above. If you can't attend, please let us know in writing at least 3 working days before the session – otherwise the payment can't be refunded.
DARIUS'S JOURNEY
Every step taught me something
I grew up in Battersea and found table tennis as a kid. I've been lucky to play at the highest level, with great coaches and teammates along the way – and everything I learned, I now pass on in every session.
London 2012 · Team GBOlympianLondon 2012
SilverCommonwealth Games 2010
2× British ChampionMen's singles, 2010 & 2011
European ChampionJunior team & doubles
England No.2Senior men's ranking
National ChampionSenior, U21 & junior titles
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THE EARLY YEARS · 2001–2005
A Battersea kid
- Started at York Gardens, Battersea – first played at 10
- First coached by Tom Draper and Gideon Ashison – thank you both
- South of England Junior Open 2001 – Under-12 & Under-14 Boys' Singles winner for Surrey
- English National Championships 2002 – doubles champion with Paul Drinkhall
- English National Championships 2002 – singles runner-up to Paul
- First represented England at 12
- England senior debut at 14
- European Under-15 Team Champion, 2005 – with Paul Drinkhall and Gavin Evans
- European Under-15 Champion – doubles with Paul Drinkhall
- European Under-15 Singles silver medallist
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JUNIOR YEARS · 2005–2008
Winning abroad
- World Under-15 Team Champion, 2005 – with Paul Drinkhall, Gavin Evans and Damien Nicholls
- Youth Olympics doubles gold, Sydney 2006 – with Paul Drinkhall
- Youth Olympics team silver
- ITTF World Junior Circuit doubles gold, 2007 – with Paul Drinkhall
- European Junior Team Champion, 2007 – with Danny Reed, David Meads and Paul Drinkhall
- European Junior Doubles Champion, Terni 2008 – with Paul Drinkhall
- European Junior Singles bronze
- English National Junior Singles Champion 2008
- Coached by Steen Kyst Hansen and Liu Jia Yi – thank you both
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SENIOR CAREER · 2007–2012
The big stage
- Represented England at two World Team Championships
- English National Men's Doubles Champion – 2007, 2008, 2009 with Paul Drinkhall; 2012 with Danny Reed
- English National Mixed Doubles Champion – 2007 and 2012 with Kelly Sibley
- English National Under-21 Champion – three times
- British Champion twice – Senior Home Nations men's singles: Isle of Man 2010 (plus the team title with Chris Doran) and Basildon 2011
- Commonwealth Games team silver, Delhi 2010 – with Andrew Baggaley, Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford and Danny Reed
- ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals 2011 – Under-21 men's singles, ExCeL London (the Olympic test event)
- England No. 2, senior men's ranking
- London 2012 Olympic torchbearer
- London 2012 Olympian – Team GB
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AFTER LONDON · 2013–2022
Competing & coaching
- English National Mixed Doubles Champion 2013 – with Kelly Sibley
- Bristol Grand Prix Men's Singles Champion 2013
- Hunts 2 Star Open Men's Singles – three titles in a row (2013–2015)
- Coached Putney High School's Under-13 girls to 2nd place at the National Schools Finals 2022
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OFF THE TABLE
Beyond the medals
- Played professionally in the French, Spanish, Belgian, German and Swedish leagues
- Sponsored by Fred Perry – Fred Perry Urban Cup
- Sky Sports Living for Sport mentor
- Supporting the Premier League for Sport, Ping Pong Care Campaign and Right to play Charity
- Featured in the Puma Campaign 2025
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TODAY
Giving back
- The Darius Knight Table Tennis Academy at Forte Village, Sardinia
- Saturday Masterclasses
- Holiday camps
- One-to-one coaching
- Coaching in schools across London
- Running HAF programmes with the councils
EARLY DAYS
"The medals are special, but what I'm proudest of now is seeing young players fall in love with the game."– Darius Knight
TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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