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Embracing Personal Transformation in 2024
Self-cultivation through continuous learning was prescribed by the ancient sage kings 2500 years ago as a pathway towards moral development, self-realization, and human excellence....
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Tactical Engagement Cycle in Self Defense
The Tactical Engagement Cycle (TEC) is a conceptual framework representing the dynamic phases of a self defense encounter. It occupies the actionable domain of Defend on the Eight...
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Characteristics of a Violent Interaction and Threat Indicators
Contents1. Mindset of the Violent Offender2. Ecology of a Violent Interaction3. Tactical Characteristics of a Violent Interaction4. Informational Cues and Threat Indicators5. Concl...
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Who Are You and What Is Your Defensive Persona?
Theory of Mind (ToM) in self defense refers to the capacity to understand and attribute mental states to yourself and to others with the purpose of predicting violent behavior and...
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The Secret to Better Performance is Control
Dedicated to Master Pel on his birthday! Traditional teachings in Praying Mantis Kung Fu conceptualize important life lessons into more easily digestible principles that enable a...
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The Realities of Violence
The origins of Praying Mantis Kung Fu are founded in the tradition of Shaolin integrating Ming dynasty martial practices with the Chan Buddhist meditation and Neo-Confucian philoso...
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Goal Setting for 2021
Goal Setting and Planning The end of another year is quickly approaching making it the perfect time for year-end reflection and new year planning. Goal setting is a powerful pr...
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Celebrating Forty Years in Mantis Kung Fu
In recognition of Master Pel celebrating forty years in Northern Shaolin Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. A foreword by Andy Best, student of Master Kai Uwe Pel. This ye...
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Cultivating the Five Internal Virtues and Right Effort (Part III)
Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is an ancient system of combat with deep roots in Shaolin tradition that teaches you about the mastery of violence, the mastery of training, the m...
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Retirement from Public Teaching
Dear Friends & Students, It is with a deep sense of honor to announce that after dedicating forty years of my time and energy to the study and teaching of Seven Star Prayin...
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Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Part II)
Part II of III: Overview and Analysis of Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Northern Seven Star Praying Mantis kung fu is a highly famed martial art recognized for its p...
Latest book from Kai Uwe Pel
See the latest book from Kai Uwe Pel entitled, “Luo Guang Yu’s Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu – A Traditional Chinese Martial Art”. This is a must read...
Footwork in Seven Star Mantis Kung Fu
How Low Can You Go? A Low Frame Methodology to Footwork in Mantis Kung Fu Footwork is an essential aspect in Qixing Tanglang Quan (QXTLQ), as it provides a platform for mobility...
Reflections on the Last One Hundred Years
This year June 8th 2019 we celebrated our teacher’s birthday in Shanghai. Master Kai Uwe Pel of the Seven Star Praying Mantis style came to Shanghai to teach from 2002,...
Celebrating One Hundred Years
Celebrations On June 8th 2019 the Shanghai Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Association hosted a birthday celebration dinner in honor of Kai Uwe Pel. The event was attended...
Chinese New Year Dinner in Shanghai
Left to right: Alan, Emil, Alda, Andy, Nathan, James On Tuesday, January 22nd, Nathan hosted a special year-end dinner celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with students of...
Happy Chinese New Year in the Year of the Pig!
On behalf of the Luo Guangyu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Association, we would like to wish everyone and their families in the traditional Chinese martial arts community the...
Achieving Your Vision： Setting Goals in 2019
Goal Setting and Planning Another year has quickly come and gone making it the perfect time for year-end reflection and new year planning. Goal setting is a powerful process for t...
Luo Guang Yu: Celebrating 100 Years in Shanghai
100 Year Anniversary Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu will soon be celebrating its 100th year anniversary in the city of Shanghai (1919 – 2019). To mark this special occasio...
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Michael Streit Was Never a Master
I have had a number of enquiries from people asking me whether Michael Streit continues to be my student. The short answer is no and has not been for some time. Effective October 1...
Top Mantis Articles
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The Secret to Better Performance is Control
Dedicated to Master Pel on his birthday! Traditional teachings in Praying Mantis Kung Fu conceptualize important life lessons into more easily digestible principles that enable a...
-
The Realities of Violence
The origins of Praying Mantis Kung Fu are founded in the tradition of Shaolin integrating Ming dynasty martial practices with the Chan Buddhist meditation and Neo-Confucian philoso...
-
Goal Setting for 2021
Goal Setting and Planning The end of another year is quickly approaching making it the perfect time for year-end reflection and new year planning. Goal setting is a powerful pr...
-
Celebrating Forty Years in Mantis Kung Fu
In recognition of Master Pel celebrating forty years in Northern Shaolin Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. A foreword by Andy Best, student of Master Kai Uwe Pel. This ye...
-
Cultivating the Five Internal Virtues and Right Effort (Part III)
Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is an ancient system of combat with deep roots in Shaolin tradition that teaches you about the mastery of violence, the mastery of training, the m...
-
Retirement from Public Teaching
Dear Friends & Students, It is with a deep sense of honor to announce that after dedicating forty years of my time and energy to the study and teaching of Seven Star Prayin...
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Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Part II)
Part II of III: Overview and Analysis of Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Northern Seven Star Praying Mantis kung fu is a highly famed martial art recognized for its p...
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Conceptual Levels of Training in Seven Star Mantis Kung Fu
By Nathan A. Wright At the heart of the Seven Star Praying Mantis system is a brilliantly designed training methodology that is holistic, scientific, and regimented. Training is...
Luo Guang Yu: Celebrating 100 Years in Shanghai
100 Year Anniversary Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu will soon be celebrating its 100th year anniversary in the city of Shanghai (1919 – 2019). To mark this special occasio...
Weapons Kung Fu Seminar Jan. 20th: “Fifth Son Eight Diagram Staff” of Northern Shaolin – January 14, 2018
Kai Uwe Pel hosted a weapons kung fu seminar in Recklinghausen, Germany, on Saturday, January 20, 2018, where he taught the original “Fifth Son Eight Diagram Staff” (五郎八...
Top Commentary Articles
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Embracing Personal Transformation in 2024
Self-cultivation through continuous learning was prescribed by the ancient sage kings 2500 years ago as a pathway towards moral development, self-realization, and human excellence....
-
Tactical Engagement Cycle in Self Defense
The Tactical Engagement Cycle (TEC) is a conceptual framework representing the dynamic phases of a self defense encounter. It occupies the actionable domain of Defend on the Eight...
-
Characteristics of a Violent Interaction and Threat Indicators
Contents1. Mindset of the Violent Offender2. Ecology of a Violent Interaction3. Tactical Characteristics of a Violent Interaction4. Informational Cues and Threat Indicators5. Concl...
-
The Secret to Better Performance is Control
Dedicated to Master Pel on his birthday! Traditional teachings in Praying Mantis Kung Fu conceptualize important life lessons into more easily digestible principles that enable a...
-
The Realities of Violence
The origins of Praying Mantis Kung Fu are founded in the tradition of Shaolin integrating Ming dynasty martial practices with the Chan Buddhist meditation and Neo-Confucian philoso...
-
Goal Setting for 2021
Goal Setting and Planning The end of another year is quickly approaching making it the perfect time for year-end reflection and new year planning. Goal setting is a powerful pr...
-
Celebrating Forty Years in Mantis Kung Fu
In recognition of Master Pel celebrating forty years in Northern Shaolin Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. A foreword by Andy Best, student of Master Kai Uwe Pel. This ye...
-
Cultivating the Five Internal Virtues and Right Effort (Part III)
Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is an ancient system of combat with deep roots in Shaolin tradition that teaches you about the mastery of violence, the mastery of training, the m...
-
Retirement from Public Teaching
Dear Friends & Students, It is with a deep sense of honor to announce that after dedicating forty years of my time and energy to the study and teaching of Seven Star Prayin...
-
Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Part II)
Part II of III: Overview and Analysis of Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Northern Seven Star Praying Mantis kung fu is a highly famed martial art recognized for its p...
New Book Release
