Hi everyone,
On Sunday, October 18, my good friend and martial arts brother Nicolas Chef d’Hôtel will be coming from France for a full day dedicated to Praying Mantis Kung Fu – Tanglang Quan (螳螂拳).
Nicolas teaches Kung Fu, Taiji Quan and Qi Gong, is the founder of Wushu Feng in Southern France, and is one of the main instructors of École Phénix et Dragon (EPHEDRA). This time, we will teach together, focusing on the fundamental principles of Tanglang Quan and how to apply them in practice.
During the day, we will work on:
- how to use the body efficiently when performing Tanglang techniques
- the key stances and footwork of Taiji Meihua Tanglang (太極梅花螳螂拳)
- characteristic strikes, blocks and combinations, and how to apply them with a partner
- the 12 Soft Methods (Shi’er Rou Fa, 十二柔法) and how these principles are applied in practice
The aim is not simply to learn techniques, but above all to understand the principles through practice, and to explore how they can be applied in movement and with a partner.
Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 09:30–12:30 and 13:30–16:00
Location: Majorstuen Flerbrukshall, Middelthuns gate 26, Oslo
Price: NOK 750 for NOFØDRA members / NOK 900 for external participants
Registration:
Please pay the seminar fee by Vipps to 814685 and write “October seminar” in the message field.
The seminar is open to everyone interested in discovering or developing their Tanglang Quan practice.
I am really looking forward to this day and hope many of you will be able to join us!
Take care,
Erwan
