Seven Star Northern Praying Mantis - Shaolin Kung Fu System.

Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a complete martial art system which emerged in northern China about 300 years ago.  Mantis is known for its speed and aggressive techniques. The training forms are done at a much faster rate than most other kung fu systems and the difficulty is keeping the power and balance while
maintaining full speed.

The system is taught through the use of keywords and forms. The forms are training combinations that promote fitness, muscle memory and exploration of the body movements. Heavy breathing and sore muscles are common place after practicing the forms for a few minutes.  The keywords are explored via both solo drills and partner exercises and they categorise both the important theory and technique of the system

"A system born out of testing"

Classes cover the whole system including, basics, partner drills, self defence applications, equipment training, weapons, sparring, lion dancing and chi gung. Mantis is a complete and advanced martial art system which was developed from 17 individual Shaolin systems. Training is physical and will improve your fitness as well as developing your fighting skills.

The academy follows Sifu Derek Frearson and Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing in the Mantis system. We strictly follow our grandmaster's guidance and you can be sure that your training is of the highest quality.