About Us

At The Warrior-Scholar Kung Fu Academy, you will learn two styles of Kung Fu:

Praying Mantis Kung Fu

( an intricate, deceptive, and exotic Northern Shaolin style )

and

Throwing Horns Kung Fu

( a dynamic and devastating military style also known as

Kung Fu – Wrestling )

Our Missions

Primary Mission Statement

We strive to sustain the spirit of traditional Kung Fu.

This means that Kung Fu practitioners will work towards the best versions of themselves physically, intellectually, emotionally, and, for those so inclined, spiritually. Practitioners will be better able to defend themselves and loved ones, improve their physical capabilities, improve their memories and intellects, gain self-esteem, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their fellow citizens; thus leading to more productive and fulfilling lives.

Secondary Mission Statement

The Warrior-Scholar Kung Fu Academy instructors also coach students who wish to compete in Kung Fu competitions.

It is not mandatory.

For those wishing to compete, we have three goals:

Enjoy the thrill of competition.
Learn the value of teamwork and persistence towards a goal.
Win

Our History

Our instructors hail from two proud Kung Fu lineages.

OUR PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU LINEAGE

Wong Long - fighter turned Shaolin monk; the founder of the system

Shen Xiao Da Ren - a fellow monk

Lin San Jian - a fellow monk

Rong Sheng - while still a monk, he and Li San Jian fought together against bandits who attacked the temple; after he started a security company, criminals began referring to him as "Flash Hands."

Fan Yu Tang - the legendary "Giant Fan," China national champion and defeater of foreign challengers; destroyer of bulls

Lin Ching Shan

Wang Tsung Ching

Wu Hung Li

Simon Zonak - having taught hundreds of students, he has been substantial in the spread of Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu in Canada; even students who ceased their Kung Fu training years ago still consider him to be a mentor

Jay McCoy

OUR THROWING HORNS KUNG FU LINEAGE

Ping Jin Yi

Zhang Fen Yen

Cheung Teng Shen -China national champion and defeater of foreign challengers; the most famous name in Throwing Horns

Soo Chen -China national champion

Jay McCoy -Canadian and U.S. national champion; World Bronze Medalist; coach of Team Canada who took 4th in the World Kung Fu Championships; Regional champion and national and international medalist in various other combat sports: wrestling, Chinese kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and pankration.

Assistant Throwing Horns Kung Fu Instructors currently teaching and learning under Sifu Jay include Marcus Cutler, Miguel Gomes, Matt Hand, and Joe Reaume.

Definitions and Adages

Warrior:

A warrior is one who understands, values and possesses honour; recognizes that one's abilities carry with them a responsibility, and trains diligently in the arts and sciences of survival and defence.

Honour:

Honour is the culmination of three tenets: justice, obligation, and courage.

Justice is knowing the difference between right from wrong, and choosing right.

Obligation is the requirement that you repay every kindness and assistance that you have acceptance that you have accepted from others.

Courage is the willingness to act despite fear of personal loss or harm.

Kung Fu:

Kung Fu is a series of methods to strengthen the body and mind, to develop the fighting spirit, to increase mental and physical endurance and sensory awareness. At its highest level, it will help one to better understand oneself, one’s neighbour, and to live a better, more productive, and full life.

The Principle:

Follow the ways to preserve rather than destroy. Avoid rather than check; check rather than hurt; hurt rather than maim; and maim rather than kill; for all life is precious and none can be replaced.

The Virtue:

The mind of all creatures, the low and the high is master of its own body; but only when the mind is at one with the flow of nature may this system be exercised to its fullest. We may use this virtue to become a small forest.

Chi:

Chis is your inner strength and life force. All beings possess chi, but few practice to develop it.

Yin-Yang:

Yin-Yang represents two complete opposites in balance and harmony within nature.

Creeds of the Schools of our Ancestors:

“With commitment and strength, we attain these virtues. We develop the mind through the discipline of the body; and though reverence we sustain the spirit of the ancients.”

Jin Yu Association

“Warrior arts and warrior virtue are equally important; the cultivation of the warrior and the scholar must be combined.”

Central National Martial Art Institute