Mantis Hooks - Traditional Wushu
The praying mantis hook is the arm-hand posture used to
imitate the legs of a praying mantis. The arm imitates the mantis leg and the area between the pointer and
the forearm imitates the scissor. Don't forget that the arms keep swinging a bit, even when you are doing
static stance. Find
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Description: Mantis Hooks - Traditional Wushu
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The front hand is a bit over shoulder height, and the back hand is a bit below shoulder height.
- The forearms point slightly up and the elbows point down. (elbows hang) Don't spread the elbows away from the body.
- Pointer almost extended. Points down 45 to 70 degrees.
- Thumb: Extended and on the mid-joint of the pointer
- Backhand horizontal
- Roll in the 3 outer fingers, so that the finger tips touch the upper palm. But keep the fingers relaxed.
Trainer advice: Mantis Hooks - Traditional Wushu
- Don't forget that the arms keep swinging even when you are in static stance. This is because the praying mantis has very long limbs and is always preparings its next attack.
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