Sifu James McLin has over 30 years of experience with practicing and studying 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu.  He obtained the rank and title of “Sifu” through the United States Kung Fu Exchange under Grandmaster Raymond Fogg. He traveled all other the world to learn various styles of martial arts, including training at the world-famous Shaolin Temple in China. Sifu McLin received training in rare Chinese weapons, such as the Rope Dart, shuang jie gun, and Shaolin monk spade.  Sifu grew up as a humble country boy in Central Louisiana and fell in love with the artistic yet effective movements of Kung Fu. Sifu McLin owns and is the chief instructor at Legendary Kung Fu and Tai Chi, L.L.C., located in Pineville, Louisiana.  Sifu also wrote and illustrated the children’s book, Learn Kung Fu with Linny “The Little Dragon” (2010). 

Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr., is a trial lawyer in Alexandria, Louisiana, and a professor of law at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from the Trial Lawyers College and is member of its faculty.  Besides law, Tommy’s passion is writing and practicing Kung Fu and is a Black Sash in 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu under Sifu James McLin of Legendary Kung Fu and Tai Chi, L.L.C. in Pineville, Louisiana. Tommy is married to Marie Davenport, and they have two children, Thomas, and Marcie, who provided support, happiness, and love.  

Michael Anthony is a Black Sash in 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu through Sifu James McLin. He was born in San Francisco, California.  He retired as a musician and still enjoys playing music. Michael is married to the love of his life, Sherry Anthony.