St. Louis Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy

Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a traditional infighting system that helps everyday people strengthen the body, calm the mind and protect themselves from harm. Led by Pete Scheers, the St. Louis Branch School continues the teachings of the late Grandmaster Henry Yee, who founded the Chinese Kung Fu Academy of Southern Praying Mantis Federation U.S.A. in 1982. This practical self-defense system provides maximum power with minimum movement, focusing on core strength and momentum control to strike quickly and effectively. It is designed for adults of all ages, emphasizing real-world applications over flashy techniques.