Name: Mantis across oceans: An Italian master's journey
Uploaded: 2026-02-28T15:37:07+08:00
Duration: PT21.867S
Description: In 1988, Dante Basili left Italy for China's Shaolin Temple – where his martial arts journey began. Years later at Beijing Sport University, he found his true calling: Tanglangquan, the Praying Mantis style of kung fu.

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In 1988, Dante Basili left Italy for China's Shaolin Temple – where his martial arts journey began. Years later at Beijing Sport University, he found his true calling: Tanglangquan, the Praying Mantis style of kung fu. Now, decades into his practice, Dante embodies dedication. He trains not for applause, but for mastery – he refines techniques passed down through the generations. This is what Chinese martial arts means: not just learning movements, but becoming the tradition itself.

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