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The Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy
Learn authentic
Kung Fu from an Expert!
Get in shape while learning self defence from the ancestral art of karate
and jujitsu in an atmosphere of fun and fitness. Learn the unique hard,
soft style of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu which incorporates techniques
effective for men and women of all sizes and abilities.
Strengthen your mind and body through the study of traditional empty hand
forms, traditional two man/women forms, sparring, grappling skills and
traditional weapons forms
• Fully equipped Martial Arts gym
• Professional Instruction
• Showers/Steam Room
• Mirrors/Punching and Kicking Bags
• Forms/Weapons/Sparring
What is Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu?
Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a self defence oriented art. It is
practical and not necessary to be a gymnast to learn the techniques. Seven
Star Praying Mantis was founded in the seventeenth century by master Wong
Long, a student of Shaolin Kung Fu who wanted to improve his style. He
developed a new combat system based on the fighting techniques of the
praying mantis, copying principles behind the insect’s movements.
He classified them into categories of attack and defence. To compensate
for the mantis’s weak legs master Wong introduced footwork based
on the agile footwork of the monkey. He further borrowed techniques from
seventeen other systems to formulate a complete style. Seven Star Praying
Mantis emphasizes the mutuality of "hard" and "soft"
techniques, by which the practitioner seeks to avoid using sheer power
alone. The system uses long range kicking strategies, close range trapping
in-fighting techniques, attacks to vital points, joint locks, and throws.
The syllabus includes traditional Chinese weapons such as the staff, sabre,
spear and sword.
Chief instructor Sifu Jon Funk has had over twenty five years of martial
arts experience. He started Judo at age eleven, and has practiced Southern
Shaolin Kung Fu and dabbled in boxing. In 1979 Sifu Funk began learning
Seven Star Praying Mantis under Master Al Cheng, and has continued his
study of the Praying Mantis style in Hong Kong and China.
What can I expect from learning Kung Fu?
You can expect to gain confidence from the study of self defence. With
regular practice you will obtain an improved level of fitness with an
increase in flexibility and aerobic levels.
In the kung fu classes there is an emphasis on the development of everyone's
skill. In the family like atmosphere you will enjoy the friendly interaction
with your fellow classmates.
When can I start?
Beginners can register in order to start program anytime. Each new student
will be taught a special introductory syllabus so as to fully integrate
into the beginner classes.
Experienced martial artists are welcome and all previous training will
be respected and consolidated into learning Seven Star Praying Mantis
Kung Fu.
For information on a free trial lesson......call today 220-4779
Beginner Classes:
Tuesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Intermediate Classes:
Tuesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location:
PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU ACADEMY
On the second floor ofthe Community Center between the Library & The
High School
870 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2L8
Call today - (604) 220-4779
