Praying Mantis - Wushu

Praying Mantis is a traditional wushu style where the martial artist imitates the movements of a praying mantis (insect). Its said that the praying mantis style was found around 1250 by master wang lang, but the exact time is not known. In Chinese, the praying mantis wushu style is called" Tang Lang Quan". Tang Lang is the word for the praying mantis (insect) and "quan" stands for "fist". (in common speech just "Tang Lang") Find other wushu styles at wushu main.

Online instructions: Praying Mantis - Wushu

• Mantis Hooks

Style description: Praying Mantis - Wushu

• The praying mantis style is famous for its fast hand and leg movements.
• Simple jumping techniques are involved.
• Stances are low and stable.
• The praying mantis is considered an aggressive animal, that's why tang lang quan is an aggressive and external style.

Trainer advice: Praying Mantis - Wushu

• The arms are under continual motion. (small, slow swings) Even during static stances.
• To understand this style better, watch the movements of a praying mantis.

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Videos: Praying Mantis - Wushu

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