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This traditiional straight sword set is gracefull but practical and can a great additional to your weapon's training. This instructional DVD shows the complete form from all angles and includes all applications of each movement against a broadsword. The Tai Chi Mantis Straight Sword form was filmed in the early 1980's and is taught by one of Chu Chuk Kai's (of Hong Kong) top students, Sifu Galen Fok. This is an excellent long fist style Praying Mantis form that is a strong Preview Upright Throw Neutralization Preview Arm Bar Counter Attack Preview Neutralizing a Mounted Position With this instructional DVD you can develop the skills you need Up or on the ground. It is not necessary to become a wrestler The various types of grappling attacks that can take place either standing This tape is idealįor those "stand-up stylists" who do not wish to be defeatedĪt the grappling range because of a lack of experience. Preview Training Drillsįundamentals of neutralizing the grappling attack. Sifu Funk covers two-man training drills & uses Seven Star theoryįor effective defense. Preview Sparring Preview Sticky HandsĪDVANCED MANTIS TRAINING DRILLS & SITUATIONAL SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS Use the Praying Mantis movements for lightning fast self-defense. These are all essential techniques to anyone who wants to master PrayingĪpplications sparring drills and fighting strategies. This tape includes Praying Mantis Shaolin breathingĮxercises, Praying Mantis Iron Palm, and open palm fighting applications. Preview videoĪdvanced form was Wong Long's favorite hand set.Ī rare highly sought after advanced form.
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Movements are explained by Sifu Funk for their full self-defense potential. The advanced training continues with this Applications forĮach technique used in the form are explained - for serious students. With precise explanations of the intricate movements. Tactics such as distractions and no strength pressure points and devastatingĪdvanced Seven Star form (Plum Flower) is taught Line system, the science of hand trapping, effective pressure point The intricacies of Seven Star self-defense including: The reaction distance Teaches all the necessary basics to properly learn the unique Seven Most popular mantis forms with effective applications. The two advanced forms in this tape include the Flying Goose Palm form with its unpredictable broken rhythm, and Second Route Plum Flower Spear. The broadsword form (Green Swallow)teaches basic sword techniques, parries and lightning fast combinations.įAY NGAAN DZERNG & YEE LOI MUI FAA TSERNG This intermediate form (White Ape Exits the Cave) emphasizes throwing, grappling, and striking techniques. Ng Long Gwun (Fifth Son Staff) is a long staffįorm that can be split into two shorter forms. Funk emphasizes sticking and adhering, combination throws and close-range applications. Sifu Funk teaches the form Bung Bo (Crushing Step). PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU INSTRUCTIONAL DVD's These videos give you an excellent understanding of the praying mantis style. After each move is shown, the applications are demonstrated from two different angles to make them very easy to understand. Each move in the forms is taught from three different angles and has extremely detailed explanations of how the moves are to be conducted.
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The Seven Star Praying Mantis educational series includes on each tape the forms listed shown at performance speed with at teaching speed with a clear, detailed explanation of the defense and attack potentials of each movement. Noting that the mantis has weak legs, Wong Long based the system's footwork on the agility of the monkey, then completed his new system by importing the best techniques from seventeen other styles of his day. He copied the insect's quick grasping and ripping claw movements, then classified them into attack and defense patterns.
Master Long developed a new system based on his observations of the praying mantis. Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu was founded in the 17th century by Wong Long, a Shaolin student. Sifu Funk is frequently published in martial art magazines such as Black Belt and Inside Kung Fu and operates a school in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He has also trained in judo and was a national champion forms competitor and full contact fighter. Funk is a direct 8th generation lineage descendant of the founder. He learned the Seven Star Praying Mantis system from Masters Al Cheng and So Sue Ming. Sifu Jon Funk has over 25 years experience in the martial arts. Praying Mantis Kung Fu 7 Star Praying Mantis Instructional DVD