Kong Jianshen
11-23-2000, 11:08 PM
I have been doing a little research into the very complete and interesting N.Praying Mantis styles.
My only conclusion thus far however is that there are many of them. I understand they emphasize all ranges of combat, have throws, locks, and attack simultaniously with hands and feet and have a hand technique called the mantis hook. I been wondering however, which of the styles uses hands techniques the most? Do any of the Northern styles have as much to offer in the close combat area as Southern mantis, which uses the hands and elbows alot?(I understand they are not related styles)
Just wondering since N mantis is kind of a mystery to me but always seemed interesting. I had a pet praying mantis once and it was pretty savage. Used to devour many insects quite ruthlessly /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Thanks in advance for all the info! And 8stepsifu; id like to hear from you! I know you know your mantis quite well /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Always seeking to learn,
Kong Jianshen
Humble disciple of the ancient Boxing Arts
My only conclusion thus far however is that there are many of them. I understand they emphasize all ranges of combat, have throws, locks, and attack simultaniously with hands and feet and have a hand technique called the mantis hook. I been wondering however, which of the styles uses hands techniques the most? Do any of the Northern styles have as much to offer in the close combat area as Southern mantis, which uses the hands and elbows alot?(I understand they are not related styles)
Just wondering since N mantis is kind of a mystery to me but always seemed interesting. I had a pet praying mantis once and it was pretty savage. Used to devour many insects quite ruthlessly /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Thanks in advance for all the info! And 8stepsifu; id like to hear from you! I know you know your mantis quite well /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Always seeking to learn,
Kong Jianshen
Humble disciple of the ancient Boxing Arts