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    Little Monk and the Mantis

    This project has been well over a year in the making. Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com with Behind-the-Page features to appear on Facebook

    _________________________ illustrated by yours truly . . .

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    Our new sweepstakes

    Enter to win LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS Autographed by author John Fusco and artist Patrick Lugo! Contest ends 6:00 p.m. PST on 05/17/2012. Good luck everyone!
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    Who was John Fusco's mantis teacher?
    "The true meaning of a given movement in a form is not its application, but rather the unlimited potential of the mind to provide muscular and skeletal support for that movement." Gregory Fong

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    wait for it...

    Quote Originally Posted by TaichiMantis View Post
    Who was John Fusco's mantis teacher?
    Stay tuned - we'll have an 'official' interview with John right here on KFM, when this book officially drops on May 10.
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    It's May 10th

    Here you go, TaichiMantis (and the rest of you as well) : John Fusco on LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS.
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    Who even remembers TIGER's TALE

    It's a strange thing to read about one's self in the third person (except here in the forum we're every one's got something to say about someone . . . or use to). Still people seem to be liking what they see. So for you all I'll post this fight scene exclusively.

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    Nice work!

    Interview and art!
    "The true meaning of a given movement in a form is not its application, but rather the unlimited potential of the mind to provide muscular and skeletal support for that movement." Gregory Fong

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    Thanks,

    This particular piece of art changed several time during the publishing process. At one point it was even going to be pulled from the story completely. Thankfully that is not the case. You can see the revised the art when you purchase the book.

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    Thank you, Taichi Mantis. All best wishes to you and your school. Thanks for preserving
    and promoting the Mantis tradition.

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    Little Monk on the Radio

    John Fusco interviewed on NPR:

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    So . . . has anyone here signed up for the sweepstakes?

    If so, and you win, I'll draw a little something special for it!

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    I did, maybe I'll get a lucky break and win!!

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    If I win, I'm giving my copy to an 8 year old girl in our class that works her butt off!
    "The true meaning of a given movement in a form is not its application, but rather the unlimited potential of the mind to provide muscular and skeletal support for that movement." Gregory Fong

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    Our winners are announced

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    Reviewed in THE HUFFINGTON POST

    Martial artist and contributor to KFTC Stacey Nemour, had some nice things to say about the book:
    The book Little Monk and the Mantis is a thrilling tale from Hollywood screenwriter John Fusco of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings at the root of true martial arts. This book is accompanied by beautiful art illustration by Patrick Lugo, who is art director for Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine

    This is the fascinating story of how the Praying Mantis style came to be.

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