Hello everyone,

I am a long-time lurker on KFO who just moved to Nashville, TN. I wanted to let everyone know that I dropped in on Yu Shan’s (Jim Smyer’s) class last night to check it out, and was very impressed. He is a very honest, direct and gentlemanly person, as well as being attentive, insightful, and completely hands-on in class. His students were very open to me and are a testament to his abilities. I highly recommend Mr. Smyer’s Pong Lai Praying Mantis to anyone interest in genuine kung fu in the Middle Tennessee area. And I would like to take the opportunity to thank him for opening his door to me.

-Grady