Seven Star Praying Mantis forms

Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a Chinese martial arts that is famous for its redirection, joint manipulation, pressure point attacks and trapping tactics (“sticky hands”).

This style of Kung Fu utilizes a technique known as the “Mantis Claw” or “Mantis Hook”. A student’s hands are positioned to resemble mantis claws and are used for trapping, striking, blocking and parrying.

This video teaches 2 forms, Small Mantis Fist and Crushing Step Fist along with applications.