What's the "Mantis" with you?| 5 Krucial Ques for KF Masters | 7 Star Mantis Master Raul Ortiz-ep 24

This episode we chop it up with Master Raul Ortiz of 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung fu. From his humble beginnings growin up in the Bronx practicin Shaolin kung fu to his eventual training with Master Lee Kam Wing in Hong Kong. Master Ortiz has 50 years of experience, and trained and taught some renowned names in the arts. Speaking on his Tactical Mantis Training program and more, check out his story here. #Sifuraulortiz #whatsthemantiswithyou #7starprayingmantis #kungfuvsmma Check our entire 5 Krucial Question playlist here    • 5 Krucial Questions for Kung Fu Masters ep...   Some excerpts seen here, but for more in depth history on Northern Praying Mantis check the documentary "Hands From The Heart:    • Hands From The Heart: Northern Praying Man...   CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO: 00:00 Episode tease 00:18 Intro 02:06 introducing Sifu Raul Ortiz 03:38 Master Ortiz's start in shaolin Kung fu 05:02 Master Ortiz's intro to 7 start Praying Mantis and why he loves it so much 06:54 Applying praying mantis applications in actual fighting 07:35 having to fight in karate tournaments in NYC in order to get recognized, also competing against the american Goju brothers. 09:13 Sifu Ortiz's motto "real life real kung fu" The need for your system to work, and to train for reality and self defense 10:44 Sifu Ortiz discusses his TMT -tactical mantis training program 12:34 Master Ortiz's start in teaching and his own school 15:44 Working as a bouncer to test your kung fu 18:03 the start of Sifu Ortiz's TMT program 18:57 Sifu Ortiz begins training with 7 Star's famous Sifu, Master Lee Kam Wing 21:55 Training weapons and more importantly weapon defense 25:49 How did Master Ortiz get asked to referee the famous fight between Black Taoist and Sifu Gus Kaparos 29:08 how to train with Master Ortiz at the Ortiz Academy 29:52 5 Krucial Questions with Master Raul Ortiz -Is form training still essential? 30:33 MMA vs Kung fu, why do Kung fu guys get a bad rap for not fighting? 31:57 What's the most import weapon to learn in kung fu or martial arts? 32:57 Master Ortiz's experience as a man of color teaching Kung fu 34:03 Master Ortiz's words of wisdom for up and coming instructors 34:54 Northern Praying Mantis self defense techniques 36:09 outro #sevenstarprayingmantis