Northern Praying Mantis
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Northern Praying Mantis is a style of Chinese martial arts, sometimes called Shandong Praying Mantis after its province of origin. It is one of the best known styles of "Northern" kung fu and it encom
Comparison of a technical drawing of a mantis arm and the "mantis hook" hand posture.
Shi De Ru and Shi De Yang
Monkey Kung Fu
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Monkey kung fu or Hóu Quán is a Chinese martial art which utilizes ape or monkey-like movements as part of its technique.
Northern Praying Mantis
…techniques in particular are emphasized, as well as knee and elbow strikes. Another prominent feature of the style is its complex footwork, borrowed from Monkey Kung Fu. The core of the Mantis system is made up of the following forms: Beng Bu, Luan Jie, Fen Shen Ba Zhou, Quan Zhong Zhai Yao and Fan Che…
People practicing monkey kung fu in City Park (Budapest), Hungary