CERTIFIED, AUTHENTIC & TRADITIONAL KUNG-FU & TAI CHI CHUAN
PHOTO & VIDEO GALLERY
An extensive library of various photographs from decades past to present day, as well as select video clips.
A preview mix (3:08), featuring Seven-Star Praying Mantis, Northern Shaolin, and Tai Chi Chuan from the Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Association's curriculum.
Michael Dawson, founder and Chief Instructor of the Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Association. The Association was founded in January of 2004 and instructs the traditional Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu System (2014).
From 1993: Working with David Carradine on the set of the KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES T.V. series. Michael was David Carradine's Stunt Double on the show and in later seasons, he served as a Kung-Fu Technical Advisor as well.
Northern Shaolin kicking drills in the yard. Michael demonstrates a jumping, spinning back roundhouse kick performed with the heel (October 23, 2024).
Michael Dawson, founder and Chief Instructor of the Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Association. The Association was founded in January of 2004 and instructs the traditional Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu System (2014).
A 2:20 sample of the first form from the 18 Law Horn (十八羅漢拳 - "Shaolin Lohan") style, which is part of the Northern Shaolin/Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Association's curriculum.
Another mix (2:41) of Seven-Star Praying Mantis, Wudon (Tai Chi) Sword, Northern Shaolin, and Tai Chi Chuan from our curriculum.
The essence of Shaolin in the system that we teach (1:47).