Grand Master Sun DeYao

Master Sun Deyao was born on May 16th,1953 in Qingdao China in Shandong province and is the grandson of Hao Henglu. Since he was five years old, he followed his mother’s brother (Uncle) Master Hao Bin and studied Supreme Ultimate Plum Blossom Praying Mantis Boxing for decades with relentless hard work and perseverance. In private Grandmaster Hao Bin taught the family martial arts step by step. It became a family tradition of martial arts. Through dedication, hard work and love of the family style Master Sun became a significant benefactor for the Hao family. Master Sun set a high goal in his heart to make Hao family famous and take it abroad. As he used his martial prowess, charm and his integrity to create bridges in the martial arts circles. He soon became sought after and it opened doors for the beginnings of his dream.

For Master Sun’s dream to take root and lay a foundational foothold he left his hometown and was invited to the United States. Facing cultural and language barriers, he adapted quickly to this new country. Soon Master Sun became well known in the local area, and many were drawn to his teachings and style. As his character reflects with the open mindedness and generosity, teaching with all his heart, drawing many students and disciples. Because his teachings are reflected of his nature many foreigners and martial art schools have come to learn from him. As Master Sun has been promoting Hao Family Taiji Meihua Mantis boxing it has been introduced to the world, spreading throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and Italy. It is still growing as these disciples also reflecting the teaching of Hao Family Mantis. Spreading and blending the eastern and western cultures. As it grows it is spreading all over the world. It has been building a bridge connecting different cultures and promoting friendships between different countries. And as an important part of Chinese traditional culture, martial arts have a uniqueness, charm, rich history and flavor, it draws people from other countries and regions to have a deeper understanding and profoundness. Master Sun has dedicated his whole life to this martial arts career, working hard, and still working hard to promote his love and the dream that he still carries on.

He was the overall champion winning 1st place in the first, second, and third Jinan International Martial Art Invitational Tournaments in 1993, 1996, and 1998. In particular in 1999 for the fourth Jinan International Martial Art Invitational Tournament he was awarded first place and overall winner of the Grandmasters Championship. In the 1997 Italian International Martial Art Competition he received 1st place. In 2001 he received first place in the United States Masters International Invitational Tournament. Furthermore, he was invited to travel to the United States, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, Russia, Korea, and Hong Kong as a judge for Martial Arts tournaments. He has students all over the world in more than 30 countries and regions. Because of the depth of the traditional teachings of Supreme Ultimate Plum Blossom Praying Mantis Boxing he was elected as a committee member of the Shandong Province Martial Arts Association as well as entered into China’s famous national encyclopedic book of Chinese Kung Fu masters known as Chinese Martial Art Experts. Now he devotes his efforts to promoting Martial Arts internationally.