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Hi Mike,

I met Sun De Yao last year in Atlanta. He was working on a 3 year program to teach the complete Taiji Mei Hua Praying Mantis system.

A friend of mine, who is a Chiropractor there, is...

Discipleship and lineage are irrelevant.

I have heard a lot of great things about Steve's character and skill as a martial artist.

He is the same person regardless of whether or not he is a...

Hi guys~

Want to begin by saying that I appreciate everyone's input in these discussions. It is not my intention to come across as arrogant or bitter, however I can see where it may appear that...

Hi guys~ This is what I'm talking about. But first, want to set the tone of this discussion as level headed debate, kinda like philosophical chess...

As I mentioned several times, I love...

Hi Earthdragon~ I still haven't told her (mom) about getting expelled.:)

Questions are good.

"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on...

Bo~ It's intended for people with open minds.

E.D.~ I'm going home and cry to mamma.
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American Mantis- "I had to do something in my spar time learning the basics."...

Hi guys~ With reference to moral character, and not to push my religion...

From a Christian perspective, although I believe it is universal to all benevolent religions, it is wrong to physically...

Hi guys~ In terms of defensive techniques, there are similarities between Jeet Kune Do and traditional Praying Mantis.

An upper gate outside parry in JKD is similar to gua in PM, inside parries...

Hi Bungbukuen,

The website will be undergoing some major reconstruction.

There will be a book available online and possibly DVD/video.
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American Mantis is...

-N-~ Burger King...there is a lot to be said about giving people what they want.:)

dengta~ Sorry for the delay. I have been so scared since you sent me that threat/challange, that I haven't been...

I am pleased to announce the development of a new martial arts system
...American Mantis


Sincerely,
Dr. George Lisjak
Americanmantis@AOL.com
www.Americanmantis.us

How am I supposed to get any work done.

libingshao~ untaught techniques...the proverbial "carrot in front of the horse". Meanwhile the "meter" is running.

-N-~ I just want what I ordered.
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Thanks guys...these are some great posts. I even had someone call from out of state. Mantid 1's dog post is classic.

dengta~ I hope he says; keeping you as a friend is more important, we had a lot...

Nice name -N-

Don't forget the Depth and Quality of the pocket book!

In modern times ideas of discipleship change with the wind to suite omnipotent self serving masters.

Worthiness...

Hi Bo~ Guess that's up to the omnipotent "master" too.

In accredited Universities and Colleges, if you do the work, pass the tests etc, you are guaranteed the degree, it's a legal contract. Also,...

Hi Bo~ Guess that's up to the omnipotent "master" too.

In accredited Universities and Colleges, if you do the work, pass the tests etc, you are guaranteed the degree, it's a legal contract. Also,...

Hi Young Mantis,

Still sounds like the one sided respect/control mentality to me.

Go ahead...jump! :eek:

If your "master" doesn't teach you what you want, and are paying to learn, find...

Hi guys,

Sfu Darkfist~ I have also enjoyed the responses. Awesome point.

Ou Ji~ Right on!

Earthdragon~ Great post. Very insightful interpretation. In my experience the problem is more far...

Hi Robert,

Good to hear from you too.

Starting "A Revolution In Awareness"...This way, everyone can benefit.

Wish more people were as open and sincere as you, Kevin, and some of the other...

In my 20+ years of training Praying Mantis Kung Fu nothing has been a greater source of frustration than secrecy.

Secrecy, and discipleship, to which it is closly linked, were more relevant in the...