Issue One Download a copy of Mantis Quarterly's first issue, which includes an introductory article with photographs of the Wang Lang memorial on Mount Laoshan, a History column by Matt Young about the significance of Lion Dancing and its relationship to traditional kung fu schools, a Technique column by Kevin Brazier on training with two person sets, an article about Praying Mantis in the Philippines by Shifu Arnold Buenviaje, and an article on Seven Star Praying Mantis in the United Kingdom by Paul Tennet. Issue Two The second issue (available by subscription) includes a discussion of the Qixing and Taiji/Meihua legends of Wang Lang, a Technique column by Sifu Robert Hui on training with the Taiji Praying Mantis Wooden Dummy, an article by Shifu Patrick Cassam-Chenai about Praying Mantis Boxing in France, and an article about Praying Mantis Boxing in Australia by Shifu Brendan Tunks. Issue Three The third issue (available by subscription) includes a history of Guan Kung, an Instructor's Perspective column by Shifu Brendan Tunks discussing the importance of training in relation to the study of theory, and a Technique column by Kevin Brazier with step-by-step instructions and photographs depicting the Wai Gua Shou (Outer Hanging Hand) two-person drill. Issue Four The fourth issue (available by subscription) includes a brief outline of the history of the Shaolin Temple and its connection with Praying Mantis and martial arts, an Instructor's Perspective column by Shifu John Chang about the importance of in-depth training in "the basics," a Technique column by Shifu Arnold Buenviaje detailing body conditioning exercises, and an article about Praying Mantis Boxing in Poland by Shifu Slawomir Milczarek. Go to Volume 2 Go to Volume 3 Send us an e-mail if you have suggestions for article topics or would like to be a contributor to Mantis Quarterly. Please e-mail us for subscription information at info@mantisquarterly.com. Back to main page