Traditional teachings in Praying Mantis Kung Fu conceptualize important life lessons into more easily digestible principles that enable a student to understand and intuitively put into practice. This foundational approach translates into more meaningful learning experiences which the student can apply to other parts of their life.
”The secret to better performance is control.” This is something my teacher Master Pel commonly preached in the training hall and is a lesson on self-control through mindfulness. On the surface it is simple and easy to remember, but do not be fooled as it encapsulates a profound lesson with far reaching implications. Control is premised on ‘mindfulness’. Greater mindfulness leads to greater self control – including control of thought and control of action. Greater control of thought leads to better decision making. Greater control of action leads to better execution. And ultimately this leads to better performance outcomes.
The principle of ‘mindfulness’ is a foundational axiom in the teachings and curriculum of Praying Mantis Kung Fu. After reading this essay you will have a better understanding of what it means in the context of Mantis skill development, how it factors into the philosophy of the Three Harmonies and Five Martial Values model, and what it means in the biology of human emotion and self-regulation.
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