About Nathan Wright

Nathan is the Managing Director and Chief Instructor at Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy, and Chief Representative of Luo Guang Yu Seven Star Praying Mantis in Canada. With over 25 years of experience living in China, he is deeply committed to sharing traditional martial arts and regularly writes on topics of self-defense, combat sport, health, personal cultivation, leadership, and philosophy.
11 08, 2025

Reflections on Tradition and Return to Meaning in Martial Practice

By |2025-11-08T08:44:41+00:00August 11, 2025|Philosophy|Comments Off on Reflections on Tradition and Return to Meaning in Martial Practice

This article reflects on the living tradition of Luo Guang Yu’s Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu, warning against its dilution in modern times. It defines tradition, outlines the art’s three inseparable pillars—combative skill, longevity cultivation, and Confucian moral practice—and stresses the vital role of lineage and transmission. Through these, martial capability and civil refinement unite in a coherent way of life. The call is clear: preserve not only the art’s technical content, but its integrity, unity, and spirit across generations.

25 06, 2025

Primer to Starting Kung Fu

By |2025-11-08T08:44:47+00:00June 25, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Primer to Starting Kung Fu

In this Primer to Starting Kung Fu, we’ll guide you through the essential steps needed to prepare both your body and your mind for traditional training. Whether you’re new to martial arts or returning after a long pause, this guide introduces the historical roots and philosophical foundations that give Kung Fu its depth and purpose. It also offers practical advice on how to develop basic physical conditioning, cultivate the right mindset, and set realistic goals for your early practice. By grounding you in both knowledge and readiness, it will help you take your first meaningful steps on the long and rewarding path of becoming a martial artist.

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