Contemporary transmitter of Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis, drawing from the Louie Jackman and Gin Foon Mark lineages. Known for integrating modern combat principles while remaining faithful to the strategies derived from traditional structural development and internal power.
Muay Thai
Boxing
Southern Praying Mantis
Demos
Forms
Grappling
Sparring
Internal Training
Self-Defense
Hand Techniques
February 2025 - Present
Founded and led by Sifu Phillip Le, continuing the legacy of the Gin Foon Mark and Louie Jackman lines with functional martial application and internal development.
January 2000 - Present
A rare Southern Chinese internal martial art known for short-range shock power, tactile sensitivity, and explosive bridging.
An academy teaching the 江西竹林寺螳螂派 Kwong Sai Jook Lum Mantis system. This academy preserves authentic Bamboo Forest Temple Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu with a focus on: Close-range combat (bridging, trapping, explosive strikes), Traditional forms & functional applications. This Shu is spearheaded by Sifu Phillip Le, a direct disciple of the Gin Foon Mark and Louie Jackman lineages. Sifu Phillip emphasizes "bridging with intent"—both in combat and life. His approach integrates Wing Chun, Boxing, and Muay Thai insights while staying rooted in Jook Lum’s core strategies.
For the first time, TsángWǔGé is “opening its vaults” providing the world access to six masters across five traditional KungFu lineages, all in one place, right here in New York City.
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