Well after watching some of these "traditional" monkey sets the more I question people knowing what is going on.
These forms seem like they imitate a monkey before and after a fight or during every day life. Great acting, that is for sure. But, just acting.
If you were going to have a pure monkey FIGHTING system I would say that modern Judo or wrestling would be it. If you watch video that is how monkeys fight.
These guys immitate monkeys in everyday life but not fighting.
If I recall correctly, mooying said his forms do not immitate monkeys.....which would be correct in my opinion.
Getting on topic for the PRAYING MANTIS forum......I dont think that a mantis master really tries to look like a mantis....tiger master like a tiger or crane master like a crane. It is more about attitude and culture. That is it.
Praying mantis has the foot work of the monkey? Well I dont think it they really thought it was "monkey" foot work. A monkey or ape has the ability to walk up right....so that may be where it comes from. "Fast and agile footwork" would probably be the best description....its just that people do not understand things when it comes to culture....and yes I know about the "monkey king" , santa claus and wang lang.
This is an example of a monkey fight. Why would anyone want to immitate that?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7-1p870wLw
Gorillas in training but not actually fighing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mov-Z...eature=related
Watch this and tell me that Judo and wresting shouldnt be the monkey style! Single leg take downs traditional throws and escapes...good stuff! I love the way he initiates the attack at 22 seconds inthe vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu_JS...eature=related