Northern Praying Mantis (Martial Art) Facts

Northern Praying Mantis (Chinese: 螳螂拳; pinyin: tánglángquán; literally "praying mantis fist") is a style of Chinese martial arts, sometimes called Shandong Praying Mantis after its province of origin. It was created by Wang Lang (王朗) and was named after the praying mantis, an insect, the aggressiveness of which inspired the style. One Mantis legend places the creation of the style in the Song Dynasty when Wang Lang was supposedly one of 18 masters gathered by the Abbot Fu Ju (福居), a legendary persona of the historical Abbot Fu Yu (福裕) (1203-1275), to improve Shaolin martial arts. However, most legends place Wang Lang in the late Ming Dynasty.

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Mantis Directory
  • Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Research InstituteSeven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Research Institute
    sevenstarmantis.org
    History, traditions, photo galleries, genealogy, links and various information on the style. Based in Italy.[Italian/English/German/French]
  • 7 Star Praying Mantis7 Star Praying Mantis
    angelfire.com
    History, weapons, pictures, styles, stances and animations.
  • Eight Step Praying MantisEight Step Praying Mantis
    8step.com
    Eight Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Ba Bu Tang Lang Quan) as taught by Grandmaster James Sun. Information on Praying Mantis fighting, history, lineage, as well as Taijiquan and health related topics. Includes school directory.
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Northern Praying Mantis (Martial Art) Answers
Is Kung fu hard to learn? Northern Praying Mantis?
Q. My friend and I are avid martial arts enthusiasts, and we wish to take Kung Fu classes. There is a school near by that teaches Northern Praying Mantis, and I am wondering how hard it is. I understand any great art like that takes years to master, but I mean in general. I am pretty uncoordinated, and I'm so afraid of straight up embarrassing myself. I use to take Jujitsu, so I have a slight background in martial arts and I know what its like to not get a technique for awhile, so I'm wondering how difficult kung fu. I am dedicated to the cause, I'm just a nervous guy.
Asked by herocasey - Wed Aug 5 11:21:12 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have martial arts experience, you probably know what you are looking for. I have no experience in Northern Praying Mantis, but if it were me I would go watch one of the classes, talk with the instructor afterwards and discuss with him/her what your goals are. A good instructor will tell you if what they are teaching is what you are looking for or if another school/art would suit you better. Don't be nervous, man, just ask.
Answered by Biker_Trash - Wed Aug 5 11:28:52 2009

WHATS A GOOD DEFENSIVE ASIAN MARTIAL ART?
Q. hey whats a good defensive asian martial art based on blocking and doing counter attacks to pressure points. one that suits people who are calm and defensive in a fight but then finishes it quick with a string of counter attacks. i used to do northern praying mantis but i wanna do a different one i want to be standing still and blocking every1s kicks and punches and countering their grapples while patiently waiting for an opportunity to strike best answer gets 10 points omg @ first answerer its callled exaggeration lol i dnt wanna stand still and block everything its an exaggeration.
Asked by Kao - Mon Aug 24 06:33:17 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ok first of there is nothing wrong with your question.. so ignore the first guy. Hapkido is a Korean martial art that uses grappling and includes taekwondo kicks. Wing chun is a Chinese martial art and it is the father of joint locks. Kung fu grappling is from this art. Try some sanda kickboxing. This is chinese freestyle kickboxing that includes punching, kicking, and throws. Add a grappling martial art to this and you will be an all round fighter..
Answered by xMaVeRiCx - Tue Aug 25 06:27:37 2009

Are there any sites or anything that I can self-teach martial arts?
Q. I'm particularly intrested in Northern Praying Mantis, but any is fine. Well, I'm not planning to do anything fancy, just decent self defence. And I like learning by myself, it gives me experiences. Actually, I wanted to learn more mentally to know how it works.
Asked by Different from you - Tue Sep 16 23:31:04 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i think you can only learn a martial art to an extent over the internet. Although, could be of some assistance for you. It covers a wide array of martial arts styles rather than just one. Also, do not feel obliged but if it isn't too much trouble, is it possible that you could sign up and become a member to the site? Good Luck with your searches.
Answered by Fight-Site.com - Wed Sep 17 00:17:25 2008