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I wish to correct a misconception that has caused concern among both Mantis practitioners and other members of the Kung-Fu community. In my articles and bylines printed in IKF, it has been stated...

Mantiscool,

Thank you for this additional information. It makes clear that the author considered the two Da Dao sets to be of separate origin and also establishes the origin to be of the Chan Ma...

YM,

I was also aware of the introduction to the Military Da Dao book that discussed the origins of the Da Dao from Master Fan. However, I found in discussions with others in Shanghai and in...

My Brother,

As I stare 50 in the face I must say that my Gongfu, (if not my body), is better than ever! Woo HOO!!

Steve Cottrell

Buddahpalm,

thank you for your generous offering of information. I will copy it and take it with me next time I go to China or have the chance to speak to those there.

I have pm'ed you...

Buddahpalm,

My information comes from a couple of old texts that reference it and talking to folks in Shanghai. No one I spoke to had seen the set or performed it themselves. I do know that it was...

FS,

As I have heard it, the category of Da Dao can be found to include Guan Dao Pu Daoand many others. The common requirement is that nearly always the handle of a Da Dao was at least as long as...

MightyB,

The Two Handed Nine Ring Broadsword, (Jiu Huan Da Dao), is certainly in the lineage of weapons that would include the Military Two-Handed Sword and the techniques would certainly apply....

TC4E,

It does indeed look like a Katana form. However I hasten to add that Master Chow is in good company indeed by including the techniques if not the weapon in his practice.

Ming Dynasty...

GermanMantis, I think, (though I am always open to correction) they are alternate views of the same character. Please see:

www.zhongwen.com and go to the pinyin section. If you type in "die" you...

JadeMantis,

The term is Die Zhou 疊肘, literally translated "pile up" elbow.

To learn the Chinese for the techniques you use is indeed an important step in your mastery of the art. I encourage...

I have known Sifu Dasargo and his teacher for many years. He is a very good practitioner and instructor.

Steve Cottrell

List Members,

I agree with YM's evaluation of the historical record. It seems that there has not been a tradition of a single inheritor, superior to others in the Qixing for more than a century....

Sifu Mendonca,

Congratulations on your success and your faithful preservation of the traditions of Luo Guangyu, Huang Hanxun and Lai Sifu.

My students wish you well in the coming year!

Steve...

The Yibu Sanchui is, IMHO, quite old. It can be found in most Tanglang Pai.

It teaches many things; moving from the spine, (jin), firm root and movement, trapping, (simultanious rather than...

Mantiscool,

INdeed the Da Huyan is a well known set in Mantis circles. Less so with Xiao Huyan but I have heard that it is used by some Tanglang Schools, perhaps back to Wang Rongsheng.

Off the...

SD,

The set begins with the same movements as the Da Fanche Quan though it transistions quickly to movements quite unlike its sister set.

Hope it helps,

Steve Cottrell

FS,

The book does indeed concentrate on HK years and development. However, for those of us from that lineage, it is a goldmine of information and what seems to be objective research into its...

mantis7,

Xiao Fanche and Lipi Quan are sets which are composed of mostly hard movements. Xiao Fanche being the companion of Da Fanche Quan. I personally do not teach Lipi Quan though it is an...

3H,

It is in the Chapter 4 on Human Affairs. There is a great version of it in English in Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English's Chuang Tsu Inner Chapters . Page 78. Great photography too.

Hope it...

YM and Mantis 108,

Thank you for your willingness to share insights into the cultural aspect of the art we study. It adds a lot to our appreciation of Tanglang.

Steve Cottrell

Greetings Michalsl,

I hope that this is the beginning of your participation in the message boards. It is good to hear from others in the martial family of Yu Tiancheng. He was a gracious and...

Oso,

Tang2, bi4, dang3, che1.
Tang as in Mantis
Bi as in arm
dang as in block or obstruct
che as in cart or wheel

Hope it helps,

List Members,

I am certain that Shifu Profatilov knows better than I. But, I know of the proverb, Tang bi dang che. To court distruction by facing a far and obviously superior force, the mantis...

The 16 currently available here and there. (there were many more)


1. 4 Directions Running and Hitting
2. Avoid Hardness, 18 Elders
3. Stabbing Fist
4. Luo Han Gong
5. Ape Exits Cave
6. Ape...