SHAOLIN CHI MANTIS Traditional Buddhist Gongfu

Our student motto:
Truth, wisdom, and courage.™

Our school slogan:
The ultimate self-defense is self-awareness.™

Explanation of SCM Discipleship Program 2018
16 months of Shaolin Kung Fu FREE

For the first time since 1996, Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu system, is allowing enrollment without a Buddhist Initiation Ceremony. 18 Disciples (students) will be selected by founder of SCM, Richard Del Connor (Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang, "Spirit Wolf of Truth"). This one-year of enrollment is a one-year scholarship worth over $2,000 with books and belt test fees included in the SCM Scholarship.

Purpose of 18 SCM Scholarships:

1. Establish SCM presence in North Hollywood Park.
2. Establish SCM reputation in Los Angeles.
3. Establish reputation of Buddha Zhen ("Kung Fu Cowboy) as a great teacher ("Shifu")
by having wonderful manners, traditional respect, approved performances, and being gregarious at martial arts and entertainment events.
4. Be early for class, dressed in uniform, practicing current lessons; creating an energetic, dynamic appearing school before class starts.
5. No sparring at anytime with any persons for any reason unless approved by Shifu.
6. Disciples cannot be a member of any other martial arts style and can only practice exercises and movements as taught by Shaolin Chi Mantis.
7. Must first PASS SCM Initiate Belt Test of SCM.
8. Videotape 'mock' Buddhist Initiation Ceremony of SCM.

 

 

Completion Explanation

When SCM Discipleship is completed the student will have several choices:

1. Join Shaolin Chi Mantis as a traditional Shaolin Buddhist Disciple.

• Traditional Chinese Kung Fu Initiation
  a. Present basket of fruit
  b. Present gift to school
  c. Present "Oath" to school
  d. Buddhist naming ceremony (includes head shaving)
• Belt Test for SCM Blue Sash (Intermediate Level)

2. Join Tai Chi Youth nonprofit.

• Can continue Tai Chi Youth as a Yellow Sash - intermediate level student
  a. TCY is easier than SCM (no initiation requirements)
  c. Become a $25/hour TCY instructor when Red Sash Level attained.
  
• Can join TCY Demo Team

3. Join Buddha Kung Fu school.

• Can start Belt Testing for Buddha Kung Fu (same Kung Fu and Tai Chi)
  a. BKF is easier than SCM (no initiation requirements)
  b. Can test for first 4 BKF Belt Rank Levels (requirements already taught)
  c. Become a $25/hour Buddha Kung Fu Bootcamp instructor $25/hour
  
• Can join BKF Demo Team

4. Say, "Thank you," and leave. (Can practice Kung Fu forever--but not teach it.)

Events & Tournaments

After attaining the White Sash + 2 Green Stripes:

• Perform "Luohan 1" (1,500 year old Kung Fu form)

After attaining the White Sash + 3 Green Stripes:

• Perform "Lian Bu" ("Ling Po") Kung Fu form

After attaining the SCM Blue Sash or TCY Yellow Sash:

• Perform "Small Circular Luohan Fist" Kung Fu form

Classes

Disciples must attend at least 3 classes per week: (90 to 120 minutes)

TRIAL PERIOD SEMESTER: White Sash
     September to December 2017
     Belt Test December 2017:
        SCM White Sash + 1 Green Stripe
        TCY White Sash + 1 Red Stripe
     'Mock' SCM Initiation Ceremony & TCY Graduation Ceremony December 2017

SEMESTER 1: White Sash + 1 Green Stripe (TCY: W+1R)
     January to April 2018
     Belt Test April 2018:
        SCM White Sash + 2 Green Stripes
        TCY White Sash + 2 Red Stripes

SEMESTER 2: White Sash + 2 Green Stripes (TCY: W+ 2R)
     May to August 2018
     Belt Test August 2018:
        SCM White Sash + 3 Green Stripes
        TCY Yellow Sash

SEMESTER 3: White Sash + 3 Green Stripes (TCY: Yellow Sash)
     September to December 2018
     Belt Test December 2018:
        SCM Blue Sash
        TCY Yellow Sash + 1 Red Stripe

SEMESTER 4: Student Chooses School (TCY: Yellow Sash + 1 Red stripe)
     January to April 2019
     Belt Test April 2019:
        Shaolin Chi Mantis = Blue Sash
        Tai Chi Youth = Yellow Sash + 2 Red Stripes
        Buddha Kung Fu = White Sash