The begining

[racerX]

I understand that praying mantis is a combination of diffrent styles when it was first devloped,does anyone know which styles and who was teaching these?Thanks for the help

[Robinf]

Since I'm here, I'll offer up with I think is correct:

Shoalin long fist
monkey
praying mantis

But, don't quote me.

[Tainan Mantis]

Have you ever heard that PM was created from 17 styles?
These, as well as the names of the masters who taught or originated them, have all been preserved.

Taidzu's Longfist is first.
Hantong's Tongbei is the mother.
Followed mostly by principles and techniques as opposed to complete styles.

[cha kuen]

I remember the story of the 18 Ancestors form!

[Skarbromantis]

whats the story?