Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Women: balance, flow and core strength are how quiet confidence shows in the body. Our mixed adult Kung Fu classes build calm power and mental clarity in small groups. Ready to feel stronger? DM, call or text 07956 510880, Sifu.

Confidence is built step by step.
These pictures show two of our children taking turns in a controlled partner exercise that helps develop core strength, body control, balance, trust and focus.
One child leans forward from the knees with hands behind the back while the partner supports the ankles. Then they swap roles.
It may look simple, but it takes concentration, courage, discipline and real effort.
This is one of the things I love about martial arts for children. It is not just about physical strength. It is about helping children grow in confidence, character, teamwork and self-belief.
Our Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu children’s classes are taught in a positive small-group environment, so children can be supported properly while learning real skill.
If you would like your child to build confidence, focus and discipline through authentic Kung Fu training, message or call to ask about spaces.

Half-term may be over, but children still need real movement. Kung Fu helps 6–teens build balance, body control, focus and confidence in small classes. Want that for your child? DM, call or text 07956 510880, Sifu.

Half-term can mean more screen time, or real movement that builds focus. Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu helps children 6–teens develop balance, control and confidence in small classes. Want that for your child? DM, call or text 07956 510880.

Real skill is built step by step.

In Video 1 I showed the foundation. A headstand from the floor, but my core wasn't ready to bring my legs all the way up.

In this video, after putting in the conditioning work, I bring my whole trunk straight up into a full headstand with complete control. Plus a bonus movement I call the Airplane. Legs lifting out and up into handstand position with precision.

It may look easy. But it takes real conditioning. Core strength, shoulder strength, arm strength, balance and patience.

For me this is what real martial arts teaching looks like. Not just telling students what to do, but training yourself, improving yourself, and leading by example.

Part 3 is coming, and it's going to be the toughest yet. Attempting to push from a headstand directly into a handstand.

If you enjoy authentic Kung Fu training, please like, share and comment. If you're interested in classes for yourself or your child, message or call to ask about training.

Real Skill Is Built Step by Step, Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Headstand Progression, Part 2 Real skill is built step by step.In Video 1, I showed the foundation. A headstand from the floor, but my core wasn't strong enough to bring my legs all the w...

Dancers and gymnasts: your rhythm, balance and body control already give you an advantage. Kung Fu turns natural movement into sharper focus, confidence and martial skill. Ready for your next challenge? DM, call or text 07956 510880, Sifu.

Adults 24–50: after work, stress and screens, your body needs proper movement. Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu builds balance, core strength, timing and discipline in small mixed classes. Ready for a real reset? DM, call or text 07956 510880, Sifu.

Student of the Week 🏆
A lovely proud moment with this young man standing in front of the Northern Praying Mantis flag, holding his trophy and smiling with confidence.
He earned Student of the Week through effort and improvement in class. His bridges were stronger, he held his own body weight well, and his snap kicks looked better too.
These are the moments that make teaching so rewarding, seeing a child practise, improve, and feel proud of himself.
Well done 👏 Keep training, keep improving, and keep believing in yourself.

Women: balance, flow and core strength are how quiet confidence shows in the body. Our mixed Kung Fu classes build calm power and mental reset in small, supportive groups. Ready to feel stronger? DM, call or text 07956 510880, Sifu.