Enter The World Of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu
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Unlock your potential—physically, mentally, and spiritually—through the art of authentic Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Whether you’re seeking practical self-defense skills, dynamic fitness training, competitive combat readiness, or meditative balance, our programs are designed to guide you every step of the way.
1. Praying Mantis Kung Fu Classes
Train in Tradition. Build Modern Strength.
Step into a powerful lineage of Chinese martial arts and learn one of the most respected and time-tested systems for real-world self-defense. Our Praying Mantis classes focus on striking, kicking, grappling, throwing, and weapons play—offering a comprehensive practice that is holistically engaging.
2. Sanshou Free Sparring Classes
Combat-Tested. Competition-Ready.
Our Sanshou program blends the technical precision of Seven Star Praying Mantis with the intensity of full-contact sport. Learn how to strike, move, and counter with purpose. This class is ideal for students seeking competitive training or cross-discipline experience to enhance MMA performance.
3. Meditation & Qigong Classes
Balance the Body. Sharpen the Mind.
Train mind and body for a powerful transformational connection. Rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, our moving and seated meditation classes are based on the Eighteen Arhat practices. These sessions focus on breath, posture, concentration, and movement to increase health and longevity.
Meet Canada’s Chief Instructor
Master Nathan A. Wright
A lifelong martial artist and dedicated teacher, Nathan brings over 20 years of expertise in Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu to his students. Originally from Calgary, Canada, Nathan spent 25 years living and training in Shanghai, China, where he fully immersed himself in both the cultural and martial traditions.
Fluent in spoken Mandarin and written Chinese, Nathan studied under the esteemed tutelage of Master Kai Uwe Pel for over two decades. He serves as the Chief Instructor in Canada, sharing his deep knowledge of martial traditions, philosophy, and the profound cultural heritage behind the practice.
Discover the legacy and power of seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu
Step into a lineage shaped by centuries of combat wisdom, spiritual refinement, and philosophical depth.
Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu was born in Shandong, China, over 400 years ago—developed by the legendary martial artist Wang Lang and rooted in the tradition of Shaolin. More than just a fighting style, it is a dynamic system that integrates late Ming dynasty martial practices, with Shaolin meditative disciplines, and Confucian principles in self-cultivation.
This formidable system gained international acclaim under Master Luo Guang Yu (1888–1949) at the renowned Shanghai Jingwu Association. Known for its speed, precision, and strategic complexity, Seven Star Praying Mantis combines powerful kicking, striking, grappling, throwing, and weapons training into one complete system.
Meet Our Chairman and Global Chief Instructor
Master Kai Uwe Pel
Master Kai Uwe Pel is the Chairman and Chief Global Instructor of the Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Club and stands as a direct representative of the distinguished martial lineage of Xu Jing Ge – Lin Bo Yan – Luo Guang Yu.
With over four decades of teaching experience, Master Pel has trained and guided students across Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Germany, preserving the depth, discipline, and integrity of traditional Praying Mantis Kung Fu.
As Honorary Chairman of the Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy, Master Pel continues to provide mentorship, strategic guidance, and technical oversight to uphold the highest standards of instruction. Residing in Germany, he remains actively engaged in teaching and promoting the art on a global scale.
Explore our YouTube Channels
Dive into a world of martial arts mastery with the Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy YouTube channel. Discover insightful videos on Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu techniques, self-defense strategies, combat skills, and training methods. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, there’s valuable content for students of all levels.
Dive into the Kungfulosophy Podcast channel to explore the philosophies of Confucianism (Ruism), Buddhism, and Daoism that shape the tradition of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Discover concepts in self-cultivation, humanity, ritual conduct, leadership, family reverence, and more that influenced East Asian culture.
Visit the Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu parent site to learn about Master Kai Uwe Pel and our global network of schools in Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Shanghai, and Singapore. Explore our martial traditions and the legacy of Master Luo Guang Yu, whose contributions made our style famous in Shanghai and around the world.
