Seven Star Mantis - How is it Used?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Make sure to check out Brendan’s channel where there’s clips of training, sparring and seminars he’s taught over the years kzbin.info

[@TaoOfTheFist]

Brendan is a great example of both Form and Function with his mantis. Glad you had a chance to stop and talk shop with him

[@LKofHK]

the idea share here is precisely the essence of the mantis style in general. good video, keep up the good work!

[@danielboey1312]

There's a kungfu master in Melbourne who's a full-time surgeon. He learned kungfu growing up in Sabah, Malaysia & he's still teaching a small group of people - maybe just for the heck of it.

[@wojtekmalarski824]

Every time when I watch this interview I see some diferent details 🙂 Good lesson!

[@ryanramos3491]

The lineage of seven star mantis fist that I learned basiclly come's from the Lin Jing Shan/Zhong Lian Bao lineage which also has some long range techniques

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Right, Brendan is also from Lin Jin Shan lineage via Li Zhan Yuan & Kang Zhi Qiang

[@ryanramos3491]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach Wow,thats great.I heard that Kang Zhi Qiang was also the fight choerographer in Jet Li's movie "Born to Defence"

[@jonnupe1645]

Fellow 7 star practitioner here checking in, thanks for sharing

[@chrisradnedge74]

Its great to see you again on this Brendan.

[@cranebeak]

First time i leave a comment - love your videos- what this video showed is what I envisioned seven stars is in fighting. Keep doing what you do . I am new to the art and the things you share helps understand and see many things

[@bsorryrthatsit7055]

Mantis is "the best" because of it's unique standing up sweeps. But they are tough to train because being thrown to the ground bruises, or even injures, your training partner. Notice how rare it is to see them in a video.

[@waynecook8391]

Thanks Mr tunks. Will never forget. Thanks Whua wang. Will never foget.

[@rafaelturqueto2052]

Cool guys, good training!

[@jamesneil9160]

Awesome.

[@mikehunt9884]

damn this guy has legit skills for sure.

[@EzeHSK]

Nice video! I recently learned Dau Gang (I'm not sure how it's spelled) from my Sifu. Our Mantis is also Seven Star from Wong Hon Fan. Looking forward to the next viedeos!

[@CaveMan72]

Definitely inspiring

[@NoverMaC]

0:27 those birds are pretty!!!! incredibly informative and cool conversation!

[@larrydicus7822]

Welcome back. Haven’t seen you in a ling time.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Really? I uploaded a video just last week

[@jazzmonkey856]

dang this was cool!! thank you for your hard work :)

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Thanks to Brendan for explaining stuff. I just stood there like a dummy

[@stefanschleps8758]

Thanks Will. Appreciate your sharing with us. My Mantis is terrible, I need all the help I can get with it. Peace.

[@80sOGRE]

Would i be wrong in noting the use of blows to the forearms shares much similarities with Bak Mei ?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Most kung fu styles I have encountered use it tbf

[@williambreazeal387]

Just for clarification of my earlier comment. If your fighting spirit is vibrant and well tempered enough, your heart will be steady and your fighting will be steady as opposed to erratic. If your eyes/perception is developed far enough beyond your opponents as well, you can control the timing of exchanges. If your stepping and body changes are far enough beyond your opponents as well, you can not only control the when of combat but also the what. The methods of training stepping/body changes/ and hands are well understood. But fighting spirit and the eyes can also be trained, and not just by sparring or partner drills.

[@WerazotheLankster]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@MrLouladakis]

also GREAT VIDEO!.

[@michaelburnell2803]

Great stuff as usual Will 👍 loved it, can't wait for the next instalments....and the Sydney vids once you can get back there. When are you coming to Adelaide, if ever ?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Do you have white bearded taoist masters in Adelaide???? Seriously though, I’ll be down sometime, coz some relatives there.

[@michaelburnell2803]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach we have Taoist Qigong here.... that's something I guess 😎 let me know if you are coming here, my shout

[@StaggeringLion]

I love this exchange

[@williambreazeal387]

What do you think of the idea of "4 battles" in a martial conflict. In sequence 1) Fighting spirit, 2) Eyes, 3) Stepping/Body changes, 4) Hands. So if one side fails at the stage of fighting spirit, the battle is over. If both pass, then the next battle is one of perception (can one side read the other while their intent remains hidden). If both are closely enough matched in terms of "eyes" then the next contest is at the stage of stepping and body changes where you are trying to gain a decisive pre-contact advantage. If both pass the stage of stepping and body changes, then it's a contest of hand skills, with hands being first contested in "cleverness" and if cleverness is close enough then in terms of power.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Its a cool idea, but I dunno if you can reduce an unpredictable situation like a fight to such a formula

[@williambreazeal387]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach it's more of a way to assess potential deficiencies and think of training priorities since the tendency is for people to focus on hand development. But you could use it as a first cut in evaluating a competitor. For example, Mayweather and pre ban Ali were really exceptional wrt the first 3 relative to the boxers they competed against. Sugar Ray Robinson on the interplay of fighting spirit (steady heart) and perception (eyes) "Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart, and that’s in rhythm or you’re in trouble. Your rhythm should set the pace of the fight. If it does, then you penetrate your opponent’s rhythm. You make him fight your fight, and that’s what boxing is all about" Quote from Dong Hai China on eyes, stepping, and hands Of the methods, the least skillful is neutralization. The second best is intercepting. The most skillful is disappearing like a shadow with only stepping.

[@BrokenToothEnt]

Excellent video and conversation 👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@CodyCannon11]

Just curious is the Qingdao instructor still in Qingdao? If so I’d like to check him out. I live in QD.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

You’re better off asking Brendan. His instagram is Mantis Boxing Society

[@CodyCannon11]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach thank you, my friend.

[@aa11ct9]

I really like your channel. Thank you for your work

[@dogguyful]

Thanks👌👌👍👍🙏🙏🥊🥊🥋🥋

[@theloniusmonk1263]

Brendan has nice skills.

[@FrankMonday]

If you come to Beijing, look me up! I’ve been doing XingYi and Bagua since 1985. Would love to shoot a vid with ya!!!

[@heavenhell5909]

Truly these days I find mantis a self help system once u learned a gd hand full to continue practiceing....

[@heavenhell5909]

I am talking more form n stance work than aplication

[@galain]

How are you finding Australia so far?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Yea good, love it here. Tired of the closed border though

[@galain]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach glad to hear it. I'm hoping I can get back to Oz at some stage for a visit but they seem to be holding us expats at bay for awhile.

[@jinroh516]

Ba Bu Tang Lang Quan? Any thoughts Will?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Erm…. Its a style of mantis…..

[@jadenng7569]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach Babu is less popular in Shandong than the more well-known branches, but I hear that it is still being practised in its hometown Qixia. You could do some interviews with the local masters there - Qixia is also home to another rare branch of Mantis, Xiaojia Tanglang Quan. Also, a very nice Zhaiyao Yilu from Mr.Tunks there at the beginning.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

@@jadenng7569 I guess you were watching Ilya's channel. Yea, it would be interesting to go and see sometime

[@jadenng7569]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach Who is this Ilya that you speak of? I know Babu Tanglang is still practised on the mainland because Wei Chongguang, grandson of Babu Tanglang grandmaster Wei Xiaotang, was on a TV show a few years ago and he mentioned how his hometown of Qixia still carries on his grandfather’s martial legacy.

[@ahwai7623]

@@jadenng7569 If available please can you provide a link or related info regarding Wei Chongguang's TV show interview or 8 step mantis. I am looking for more information relating to grandmaster Wei Xiotang's early years and babu tanglang in his home town.

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

Would love to explore with you for some time I’m in Az in USA. I’m a Buddhist teacher and have certain secret martial lineages associated with the Tibetan tradition. Along with other martial arts, I’m very open to learning new things or being corrected if you see some flaw in my technique hope to meet someday if the karma is there.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Secrecy is not good for the art. Anyway in our system we have one White Crane form. Tibetan White Crane. The rest of the Shaolin side of or school teaches one form, from Long Fist, one form from Praying Mantis, and two forms from Yen Ching Ch'uan ( village boxing). The other half of the system is all Wu Tang stuff. You know, Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Hsing Yi. There are several of our guys teaching in the US southwest and Pacific northwest. If your interested just go to the web-site and shoot Kraig Stephens an Email for more info. Good luck. Greetings from Vienna. Laoshr #60 Ching Yi Kung Fu Association

[@huntergrant6520]

@@stefanschleps8758 when in rome

[@CodyCannon11]

It wouldn’t be Tibetan Tai Chi or Liu Seong Kuntao kung Fu by chance would it? Read your comment and it stood out pretty strong.

[@GeorgeNature]

7:01 hahahhaha

[@baldeagleclaw]

strange animals in Australia.

[@weiang820]

Kung Fu is currently falling out of favour due to fake masters or simply cannot match up with the more professional free style fighters. Is there still any value for the western learners?

[@huntergrant6520]

Every teacher ive trained with that was a legit badass at kung fu Dosnt want to be famous. Kung fu is introspective. There is enormous value. Especially once you realize the context its supposed to be used. I trained MANY systems from around the world, including mma and kick boxing. Traditional shaolin is where i found the most use and benefit. It all depends on what your trying to achieve.

[@MrLouladakis]

did you encounter any problems in China!. and what were they!.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Many, but this channel isn’t about that

[@MrLouladakis]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach No problem! i don't want to drag you into politics or similar occation! i am just dissapointed that you didn't visit and learn from Master Shi de Jian! it was always a dream of mine to become kwai chang kein like David Carradine! and i leaved it through you!.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Don’t worry I’ll be going back as soon as borders open up