Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu taught in a fun, respectful, and supportive environment.
Classes
Group classes are held five days a week at our studio, located at 519 Main Street in downtown Springfield. Private lessons are also available.
Teachers
Our teachers offer a complete training program with application and sensitivity drills, training exercises, and classical empty hand, two-person, and weapon forms.
Intro Class
Sign up for a free one-on-one 30 minute intro lesson with one of our teachers. Afterwards, we can schedule you for a trial group class.
Spirit, Posture, Body, and Mind
Spirit should be like an eagle swooping down to catch a rabbit
Posture should resemble a cat ready to pounce on a mouse
The waist should be as flexible as a dragon
The arm should have the strength of a tiger
Footwork of the monkey (quick and agile)
Heart of the fox (cunning and strategic)
Hands of the praying mantis (lightning speed)
