American Karate Studio

SpecialtiesThe Brooklyn Park, MN School, is a branch of 5th Generation Master Gin Foon Mark's School, in St. Paul, MN, and is conducted by Si Fu Mark Ahlert. Si Fu Ahlert is one of Master Gin Foon Mark's highest ranking students, and has trained in the system for over 25 years. Both schools teach kung fu in a relaxed, traditional manner that incorporates Chinese cultural learning. The kung fu system taught has remained intact since its development, and is practiced in class with a partner as it is used in real life self-defense situations. The benefits of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu classes include: Increased flexibility, strength, and reaction time Increased practical martial art abilities for modern self-defense Ideal for women, men of less powerful physique, as well as conditioned athletes Excellent, low impact exercise, with physical and mental benefits -Beginners are warmly welcomed and taught in low pressure manner Very competitive prices No long-term contracts are required and your first class is free - The Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu system was developed in the Kwong Sai province in China by Sam Dart, a monk who was impressed while watching a praying mantis defends itself against a much larger bird. It utilizes both soft and hard techniques to unbalance an attacker and redirect their strikes to set up a superior offensive position for the defender