Fighting Concepts of Seven Star Mantis w Brendan Tunks p2

[@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

[@monkeyking371]

Thank you

[@MattBrooks-Green]

Interesting how the forms look so different from the southern styles but in application they are broadly the same 武林一家. Thanks for sharing as ever

[@Gieszkanne]

As for southern mantis, which has no link to northern mantis, the applications look quite different!

[@larrydicus7822]

This video and the last one has been great! Not enough practical mantis lessons on KZbin. Thank you

[@davidcapurro2594]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@MuShinMartialCulture]

Great stuff!

[@nickwodka8080]

Putting in the work, my dude! Thank you!

[@progressconservation9262]

I've really been enjoying your Northern Mantis videos recently. I'm getting ready to start learning Seven Star Praying Mantis. My main art right now is judo. I don't think I'll be able to make any of the Mantis stuff be practical/applicable in hard sparring or fighting but I'm hoping the forms and drills help me develop better coordination and footwork. Thanks for making such great content.

[@HungGarEarthBender]

Beautiful form with thoughtful application. Thanks for the upload

[@michaelburnell2803]

Loved it. Hope there's a Part 3 ,4.... For a guy who doesn't place a huge influence on forms practice Brendan certainly does a decent 'imitation' 🙂👍 great channel. Great vids Will

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Just a part 3, then we have some Bagua and Xinyi Liuhe

[@huzhuiwei]

Very glad you met up with Brendan

[@MG-bi6mq]

Oh hey, I’ve been training similar mantis moves lately. These concepts will come in handy. Thanks. In my experience, the big ramming move at the beginning works better off a clinch. As in: under carry (from the clinch) to flank followed by the ramming throw. That way you’re moving into a large motion from a closer more contracted position instead of advertising from a mile away. Big to small, small to big. Good stuff, though. More please.

[@thomasda3482]

Good breakdown

[@jamesdevine6452]

Very cool

[@lbplbp1]

It's interesting to me how you translate classic mantis technique with a mesh of modern grappling technique. So essentially making the style applicable to actual self defense.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Its not modern or translated, this is how Mantis has always been applied in Shandong

[@lbplbp1]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach Just to clarify that was meant as a compliment not as an insult. Classic kung fu is rarely taught in modern society because the general opinion is that the styles have no application to actual street fighting. Not saying this is MY opinion, just that it is the general one. I am a security manager for a living and LOVE kung fu, always have since I was a kid, (which is one of the reasons I subscribed to your channel). When I train a lot of my bouncers, I always use elements of kung fu in my training. Although in our profession, basic grappling techniques tend to be the most effective in regard to subduing an unruly patron without using actual violence. I enjoyed this very much. Just wanted to make that clarification.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

No worries man, didn’t take it as an insult. Was just pointing out that this is just classical mantis in application. Any teacher in Shandong would show you similar stuff

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

I was taught that if the opponent grabs they creat a connection or bridge. Immediately attack above or below the bridge hand. I would not pull back but relax the arm and snap down then attack the shin or knee , or circle

[@marcellc4442]

My dude

[@Tashio240]

What is the chain and material tool hanging from the beams?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

A hammock :-p

[@dorjedriftwood2731]

Really wish you guys had matts and protective gear. It just always feel like theory without decent contact.

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

There is plenty of sparring clips on Brendan’s channel Mantis Boxing Society

[@WerazotheLankster]

I wish I could train under Brendan. Unfortunately I'm on the other side of the world

[@jashardwallington]

Depending where u are in the u.s.a wah lum kung fu has schools they teach 7 star mantis

[@matticussilverman6179]

Looks like WuShu to me.

[@monkeyking371]

Hopefully you can go to New York and interview this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKmlo5WiaLWrm8U Sifu Carl Albright the 7 Star Grandmaster, if you have the time just look at it especially from around 30 min but he starts with the basics at the beginning so it is better watching the whole thing. He does answer your question though about the mantis hook and other things. I also loved the video you did with your teacher now that man was AWESOME.

[@mkleng]

How is this going to work in a real fight where you actually have a realistic gap which you have to close before you even reach the opponent?! (Not least s/he will be trying to maintain that gap from you!) Btw, I’m not trolling.. i practise a traditional Chinese art as well. :)

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

P1 talks about distancing

[@mkleng]

@@MonkeyStealsPeach Thanks. Sorry.. I didn't get u - what do u mean P1?

[@MonkeyStealsPeach]

Part 1

[@nickwodka8080]

05:04 to 05:14

[@graemesibirsky8225]

Jabs, fients, stick and cling, until the moment presents to triple pick, then once that provokes a reaction, follow thru...

[@theloniusmonk1263]

Great stuff 👏