Way of the Mantis - Staff Combatives

Way of the Mantis:  Staff Combatives

Block > Strike > Parry > Disarm > Thrust

In this weekend long immersion, participants will explore in-depth, the combative nature of the wooden staff; the Kung Fu weapon the Chinese consider the 'grandfather' of all weapons. Students will learn to wield a 6 foot staff - blocking, parrying, disarming, and striking.
 

'Feel the grain come to life in your hands as the staff spins nimbly in your fingers. Hear it whir through the air and crack like thunder as it clashes with another staff.'

Throughout the training, students and their peers, will reinforce the staff  versus staff fighting methods they have learned, while having the opportunity to experiment with using the staff versus other types of common and uncommon weapons - knife, spear, sword, bat, etc.

• No experience required.
• Participants must provide their own 6ft. Rattan or Waxwood Staff, or one can be ordered for you. You must place the order before the deadline - July 3rd. 

Highlights

• Train in an outdoor setting (weather permitting).
• Meet new people.
• Easy learning format - principle based instruction.
• Tons of training!!! Four sessions - two hours in length scheduled throughout the weekend. Starting Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
• Q&A time & Review.
• Social Time: Group Swim, and Group Dinner Saturday night. New England style Lobster Bake Sunday after last session.
• Discounts: Nor'easter Martial Arts member discount for active students and family members.

Dates: 

 
   July 18, 19, 20

Schedule of Events: 

 
Friday:
    6:00 to 8:00 pm - Session 1

Saturday:

   10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Session 2
   Noon - Lunch
   2:30 to 4:30 pm - Session 3
   4:30 pm - Group Swim
   7:30 pm - Group Dinner

Sunday:
   10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Session 4
   12:30 - New England Lobsta' Bake

Rates:
Immersion Weekend - $199 - SIGN UP HERE

$50 off Member Discount
(rates do not include food or dining)

Weapon Order:

Rattan Staff - 72" (preferred) - $35.00
Waxwood Staff - 74" - $20.00

 

Location
Nor'easter Martial Arts
930 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
978-486-3095
www.noreastermartialarts.com

Way of the Mantis Immersion Weekend - Promo Video

Here's a peek at some of the things we'll be working on during the Way of the Mantis Immersion Weekend

Max and Don helped put this together to promote the event. Thanks guys! We had a blast shooting this for everyone. Lot's of laughing. I'm really looking forward to hosting this event.

Way of the Mantis Workshop

Way of the Mantis Workshop

March 2nd - 1 to 3 PM

(Right before Adult Belt Ceremony/Graduation)

The Praying Mantis, a fierce predator in the insect kingdom that hooks, grabs, and topples it's opponent; then shreds them apart on the ground. 350 years ago, Wong Long studied the way of the Mantis and indoctrinated it's superior fighting methods into his Kung Fu.

Enter the world of the Mantis, and become the bug.  In this rich and historic workshop, Master Brown will lead you on a journey into the 'Way of the Mantis'. Learn some of the Mantis Kung Fu fighting techniques, holds, counters, and more, in this action packed workshop. All skill levels welcome.

Kids Kung Fu students may attend if they are Orange Sash or above.  Don't miss it - SIGN UP TODAY