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 mastery of learning, and most importantly the mastery of self. In this sense it is just as much a pathway towards Self-Realization as it is Self-Protection. Some people may find this hard to understand, but the true journey of the practitioner is one of life-long learning with the purpose of living a meaningful and harmonious life. The unique approach and martial skills taught in Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis Kung Fu are just the tip of the iceberg, as the student is immersed in the wisdom of traditional Chinese marital culture passed on by the venerable masters of our style dating back more than 350 years. Part of this knowledge is eloquently summarized in the San He Wu De or Three Harmonies Martial Values framework.
On this winter solstice and in the run-up to the end of 2020 it is a pleasure to present this third and final installment on the San He Wu De, in which I introduce the Five Internal Virtues (五内行) of Wu De, and the third precept of cultivating the Right Effort (功). If you did not read Part I or Part II, I suggest you go back now and preview before reading on, as it will provide you with an important foundational understanding. In part-one titled, ”Three Harmonies Five Marital Values,” I introduced the general philosophical framework of San He Wu De and detailed the characteristics of the first precept – the Right Mind. In part-two titled, “Martial Virtues in Praying Mantis Kung Fu,” I introduced the second precept – the Right Moral Character and expounded on the Five External Values.
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Previous articles on the San He Wu De Series below.
San He Wu De (Part I): Three Harmonies & Martial Virtues and Cultivating the Right Attitude
As always be kind, be passionate, and train hard.
Nathan Wright
Chief Instructor, China
Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu
December 21st, 2020
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