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The American Mantis Kung Fu

American Mantis is a complete martial art system set to
improve your mind, body, and spirit. The American Mantis is
a complex and mixed martial art system (North Praying
Mantis Kung Fu, American TaeKwonDo, Full Contact,
KickBoxing, and Self Defense).
The core of the American Mantis is conformed by the
following martial styles:

North Praying Mantis Kung Fu:
speed, precision, vital points, strength,
chi (energy), focus, traditional forms and weapons, meditation
(balance between the body, mind and, spirit)
Tae Kwon Do:
Extreme Kicks, punches, stretching techniques, fitness
training, philosophy, speed, timing, and kumite (combat drills)
Kick Boxing - Full Contact:
Advanced techniques and combinations of boxing, kicks,
punches, fitness and, continuous fighting
(light and heavy contact).
Self Defense:
Advanced techniques in Jiu-Jitsu. Combinations and
techniques for real situations. Combat in a close range of
attack.

Our system is an unique style comprising of many forms
which include: Traditional Forms, Weapons Forms, Self
Defense, Breathing Exercise, and sparring. "American Mantis
Kung-Fu" is a pure martial art. The techniques you will learn
should be practiced with the up most of responsibility and
safety in mind. Also, system is for everyone, doesn't matter
your age and/or your limitations; you can learn and use our
techniques for any situation. Also, the American Mantis can
adapt and integrate to you; its is a real way to learn self
defense, know more about the philosophy of the martial arts,
and stay healthy and keep your body in a good shape.

Philosophy of the American Mantis
Kung Fu

Our Mission
We strive to keep Martial Arts true and authentic as possible.
This is the only way you can reap the many benefits and true
meaning of martial arts, not just the external fighting aspects,
but the internal healing aspects as well. Our mission is to
teach those who wish to learn a complete system rather than a
certain style or bits and pieces of many styles blended
together. When a person wants to final the truth, he must go
to the source, this is true for all things, including Martial Arts,
at "American Mantis Kung Fu" we bring the source to you!
Our Vision
To educate people in the many ways to achieve longevity and
live a healthy lifestyle, while developing innovative students
that will in turn teach others what they have learned so that
everyone may benefit, as well as spreading the arts to
promote rapid growth of our system.
Our Values
We act with respect and professionalism. We deliver high
quality instruction. We knowledge each student as an
individual and we are committed to excellence.
Benefits
The "American Mantis Kung Fu" is a great form of exercise
that has much more to offer than just the ability to
successfully defend oneself and loved ones from enemies.
These are:

Control
Your own mental attitude towards day-to-day occurrences will
become enhanced. This allows you to develop a healthy and
rational perspective of live itself, and your relationship with
others around you. You will learn that it is always better to
avoid violence where possible.
Discipline
To maintain a required level of performance, you will become
involved in constant and regular practice. To be able to do
this successfully involves and above average effort of
self-discipline and self denial.
Confidence
"American Mantis Kung-Fu" gives you confidence, not only
in the knowledge that you can now defend yourself and
others, but in that you can tackle any problem presented to
you with a clear and determined mind.
Fitness
The rigorous training methods and exercises utilized in
Kung-Fu provide and excellent means of improving one's
strength, flexibility, coordination, circulation and general
fitness.