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Experience authentic Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu in a program designed to build strength, focus, and confidence. Our curriculum includes traditional Kung Fu for self-defense, Sanshou for combat sport, and Qigong for health and longevity. Begin your training today.
1. Praying Mantis Kung Fu Classes
Learn practical combat and self-defense strategies and tactics from Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. You will learn classical kicking, striking, grappling, and throwing techniques. Classes follow traditional training, are demanding and fun.
2. Sanshou Free Sparring Classes
Sanshou combat free sparring classes are similar to kickboxing but strictly use Seven Star Praying Mantis techniques, tactics and strategies for competitive sport application. Classes are fun and provide a great cross-training for MMA.
3. Meditation & Qigong Classes
Learn the ancient Buddhist practice of the Eighteen Arhats Energy Training that Bodhidharma introduced to the Shaolin monks 1500 years ago. This form of moving meditation paired with quiet sitting practices builds longevity, health, and inner awareness.
Meet Canada’s Chief Instructor, mr. Nathan A. Wright
Originally from Calgary, Nathan A. Wright spent 25 years living and working in Shanghai, China, where he trained extensively in the traditional art of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu under Master Kai Uwe Pel. During his time in China, Nathan immersed himself in the language, culture, and martial philosophy of the region, eventually teaching Kung Fu in Shanghai and becoming a recognized representative of this historic system.s and health, and East Asian philosophy with a focus in Confucianism.
Learn about the style of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu
even Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu (七星螳螂拳) is a traditional Chinese martial art known for its speed, precision, and powerful striking techniques. Developed over 300 years ago, it blends agile footwork, flowing combinations, and close-range trapping with strategies inspired by the praying mantis insect. Originally designed for battlefield combat, this system emphasizes real-world effectiveness, combining classical forms with practical self-defense, partner drills, and sparring. It is a complete martial art that builds strength, coordination, and mental focus — suitable for all ages and levels.
Meet Our Chairman and Global Chief Instructor, Master Kai uwe pel
Master Kai Uwe Pel represents the Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Association, under the proud family lineage of Master Luo Guang Yu – Lin Bo Yan – Xu Jin Ge. Master Pel has taught kung fu for over 40 years and currently resides in Germany where he teaches.
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Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy YouTube Channel
Visit the NORTHERN SAGE KUNG FU ACADEMY YouTube channel for exciting and informative content exploring Praying Mantis Kung Fu strategies, tactics, techniques, key words, theory, training methodologies, and much more. Great for all levels to support your training.
Kungfulosphy Podcast Channel Exploring Chinese Philosophy
Visit the KUNGFULOSPHY Podcast channel to learn more about the ancient Chinese philosophies that informed Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Explore concepts in self-cultivation, virtue ethics, what it means to live a meaningful life, and much more.
Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu
Visit the parent site LUO GUANG YU SEVEN STAR PRAYIGN MANTIS KUNG FU to learn more about our kung fu schools around the world, and deep dive into the rich 400 history of our style made famous by Master Luo Guang Yu over 100 years ago in Shanghai Jing Wu.
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Our Academy Knowledge Centre provides and exhaustive list articles on self-defense, training, fitness and health in order to help guide you on your journey.
