Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
In Taiwan, my first Mantis teacher (from Shandong) also taught various Changquan (Long Fist) styles, including Meihuaquan, Chaquan and Huaquan. I gor the impression that Long Fist was his primary system or preference.

My second Mantis teacher in Taiwan (Taiwanese) actually began his MA training in Bajiquan before switching to Mantis (8-Step and some 7-Star). He also practiced and taught Hung Ga, and Chen Taiji. He also trained Yingzhaoquan (Eagle Claw, but NOT the same as the Ying Zhao/Fanzi style seen in the States) and Yanqingquan/Mizongquan, but didn't teach them. I only studied the Mantis with him. My teacher was unusual, because he was very good in each of them, but was able to keep them separate and distinct.
Hi Jimbo,

Was your first Tanglang teacher Gao Daosheng?