Archive for December, 2022

Introduction to the guiding principle of Excellence in the martial tradition of Praying Mantis Kung Fu

In my last article titled, “What Was Before – A Return to Meaning in Marital Tradition” I explored the concept of martial tradition in Praying Mantis Kung Fu introducing  three core elements and seven guiding principles that are foundational to the practice. In today’s article I continue ...

An Exploration of Core Elements and Principles in the Martial Tradition of Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Traditional Praying Mantis Kung Fu has legendary origins in the tradition of Shaolin dating back four hundred years. Born at a crossroads in Imperial Era China marking the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing, it was a ...