Flagship Publications from Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy

Welcome to the core research page of Northern Sage Kung Fu Academy.

This page highlights our flagship publications—professionally researched essays that anchor the intellectual and practical foundations of our teachings with a modern analytical perspective. Unlike regular blog posts, these are full-length research reports that integrate contemporary best practices from martial tradition, sport science, health science, cognitive science, philosophy, ethics, and more. Our goal is to provide relevant, insightful, and practical information to help guide you in all facets of your training and personal journey.

Each publication reflects a commitment to clarity, depth, and practical insight. Together, they form a coherent and continually expanding body of work devoted to the living traditions of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

Current Publications

The Five Principles of Defensive Ethics
• A systematic framework outlining the core moral disciplines that govern justified defensive action.

The Natural Foundations of Moral Principles
• An exploration of how moral principles emerge from biological organization, evaluative processes, and human relational life.

The Natural Foundations of Moral Agency and Self-Defence as the Operational Backbone
• A detailed analysis of agency, responsibility, and the structural conditions that make ethical self-defence possible.

Self-Defence as a Biological Imperative and the Natural Foundations of Human Autonomy
• A deep investigation into the biological, cognitive, and philosophical roots of defensive behaviour.

Reflections on Tradition and Return to Meaning in Martial Practice
• A critical reflection on the role of tradition, cultural meaning, and the restoration of purpose within modern martial practice.

Historical Context of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu in the Late Qing Dynasty
• A historically grounded study tracing the development, transmission, and sociocultural context of Seven Star Praying Mantis during the late Qing period.

The World As It Is and the Realities of Violence
• A data-driven examination of contemporary violence, risk, victimization, and the human conditions that shape defensive necessity.

Primer to Starting Kung Fu
• A practical guide for beginners, introducing the foundational concepts, expectations, and early stages of traditional Kung Fu training.