Learn the "mother form" of Mantis Kung Fu

Will Wain-Williams has dedicated his life to the pursuit of deep, lived understanding of martial culture. His total immersion began decades ago, when he left home as a kid to chase a Wu-Tang Clan-inspired dream, one that evolved into a lifelong mission to share in-depth, unfiltered knowledge with the world through the Monkey Steals Peach channel. Over the years, Will has foregone many of the comforts taken for granted in the West, putting in the hard work required to explore the full spectrum of Chinese martial arts - from the cream of the crop to the bottom of the barrel - to present it honestly to those who might otherwise never experience it firsthand. His expertise, forged through countless hours of rigorous training, formal academic study, and professional pursuit, is irreplaceable and unmistakably stamped on everything he produces.

Unlike many modern forms nowadays, Luan Jie is mentioned in text from the 1800s, giving it an authentic place in kung fu history. The living inheritor of this system's form, Will Wain-Williams, has held nothing back in teaching Luan Jie's essence in this masterclass, enthusiastically breaking down every nuance from fighting applications to subtle performance notes.  Having personally travelled with Will (a long time resident of China who knows the area, art and language), I can attest to his energy and kindness fused with his obsessive approach to get kung fu "right." This is definitely an ally we all want on our journey to understanding kung fu. You have before you an authentic form, a knowledgeable teacher and a "forever" resource you can reference again and again as needed. Deepen your understanding of Praying Mantis (and Northern kung fu in general): what are you waiting for? 

I first met my “Gongfu brother” Will many years ago, and from the very beginning I was impressed by his dedication to training and his deep thirst for knowledge. Since then, I have followed his journey with great interest. What has fascinated me most is not only his development in the martial arts, but also how profoundly he has immersed himself in Chinese culture. Recently, I had the great pleasure of taking his online course on “Luan Jie,” the “Mother Form” of Tanglangquan (Praying Mantis Boxing). Will does far more than simply teach the sequence of movements in remarkable detail and explore its variations. He skillfully illuminates the historical background of the form and, through fundamental training methods, reveals the depth and essence contained within it. This course is a clear recommendation—not only for practitioners of Tanglangquan, but also for martial artists from other styles who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of this art.