Praying Mantis Kung Fu - Masters Grading

This is a highlight video showing 3rd degree master level students grading to 4th degree at the international headqaurters of the Chines Kung Fu Academy in Australia.

The masters train directly under 9th degree Grandmaster Henry Sue and the style of kung fu they are training is called Henry Sue - Circular Tong Long.

For more information about this style visit www.ckfa.com.au

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[wochee]

Sifu Henry Sue is a truly gifted man, and has given wonderfully to his community, and martial arts generally. This video is a superb demonstration of the skills of his masters. Make no mistake, these guys are incredibly talented. This video should be obligatory viewing for anyone wanting to know the true pinnacle of the arts.

[aaronturnby]

If you have ever had the opportunity to feel a hit from a high level Circular Tong Long fighter you will either get knocked out straight away or you will feel a shock that stops you from reacting for a split second and this gives them enough time to hit you / shock you over and over again. You will notice that at the start of every combo the person getting hit has come in with an attacking move and has been easily controlled and hit instantly. Don't forget in this video they are holding back.

[lguitarn]

@Diggernut1 heyy simon i recently started kung fu with sifu paul hes a very talented man same with andrew i love it there

[suissecarnifex]

I wonder what is the secret of the attacking speed? How do they train that? Is it circular movments?

[Diggernut1]

I love Tong Long Kung Fu it gave me Balance in my life i did it for almost 5yrs at Wynnum under Sifi Paul.then i got married had 2 beauitful childern i so miss it.but i still remember everything well almost lol.this video inspired me to make some more time to go back to training even thou i dont work in niteclubs anymore. i miss the sense of inner pride & balance. anyway Thanks for posting this vid! Great motivational Vid 2012 i will time for my Training

Best Regards Simon.. :)

[tabroification]

@snarkhouse Being a new student and having a basic understanding, I can't give you a detailed explanation. All the hits are totally controlled, meaning they can stop after one two or even four hits. The power is the same throughout the strikes so mid strikes are just as damaging as the last strike. It may look like it's a set move but it is far from it. It's a case of having a counter move + backups for every strike from an aggressor. The theories you learn at this school are just amazing.

[snarkhouse]

my only concern with this brand of kung fu is that it seems rather inefficient when compared to other centerline styles. i use the term inefficient because they seem to use more strikes when it appears that they don't need to. my kung fu background has been in wing chun and northern mantis. i know that southern is a completely different animal but the focus of these strikes tend to negate the other gates?

[cthomas1701]

I have been subject to confrontations with a few individuals that have aligned with a certain unfriendly group of people.... They had no problems going down when I fired loose with a Gau Choi. Thats another story I guess. I practice like my life depends on it each day and pray for peace each day. I used to believe in taking sides on the different Southern Mantis branches. I don't anymore. Chow Gar is perfect for me but, it might not be for someone else. Better to embrace than criticize.

[Kondo87]

If I am going somewhere to train praying mantis I know where to go. =)

[Jaremus]

Sick speed. Nice vid.

[MechPhantom]

@ofir74bonen not 1 of , it IS the deadliest ! dont forget wing chun too both are the deadliest kung fu styles ever created~ haha

[kickboxer1391]

This art is one of the most practical and one of the most traditional arts that i have known throughout my research of kung fu styles. Its sheer beauty is the very definition of art. Now what i notice about the art is that it uses the control of the centerline and principles similar to Bak Mei to overcome opponents. What i do see lacking are kicks and to me that is very important in stand up fighting.Still a great art though no lie.