"Shyun System of Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu is a complete system of traditional Chinese martial arts. Its beauty when practiced is rivaled only by its effectiveness in combat. With practice, the system builds the mind, body, spirit and character of the practitioner."
    - a quote from Grandmaster James Shyun.

Whether you are interested in learning a martial art to defend yourself or just to promote great strength, flexibility and health - Shyun System of Eight Step Preying Mantis Kung Fu will work for you. No previous experience is required to learn this system. Our schools start from the ground up, first focusing on the foundation techniques that will allow you to properly learn and excel in kung fu. If you already have martial arts experience you will find an enormous wealth of knowledge and techniques within.

The advanced techniques mimic the praying mantis' ability to draw in its opponent and strike with devastating power. Add to that efficient and deceptive footwork, joint locks, throwing techniques, and internal energy work and you have a complete system of martial arts.

The Shyun System of Eight Step Preying Mantis System has been passed down from generation to generation - master to disciple, for over 350 years. Consisting of the famous fighting techniques as well as the healing arts, It is one of the last pure and authentic Chinese martial arts existing today.  The title, Shyun System of Eight Step Preying Mantis kung Fu, has been given to this unique collection of arts that encompassing the martial arts, healing arts, and broad scope of chi kung  practices.