Wu-Tan Praying Mantis Stance Training

This is my version of the basic stance training in the Praying Mantis system, as we practice it in the Wu-Tan organization in Norway.

Of course this is just a "walk-through" of the stances, in actual training we hold each posture for 8 breaths. It is also possible to do the "Ma bu" (horseriding stance) inbetween each and every one of the other stances.

In normal practice it takes between 20-30 minutes to to this basic stance training, but of course it depends on how long you stay in each posture and also if you choose to do the Ma Bu in between every posture or not.

I am only a "Mantis-beginner", so be gentle on the feedback... :) He he! But I appreciate constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Thank you!

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• wushu
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[66AngelOfDeath66]

I thought that the mantis style was created by the shao lin monks O.O

[mrlee70]

Wu-Tan is not a style on its own, its an organization, who`s goal is to preserve and promote Northern Chinese martial Arts. They practice several Mantis-styles in Wu-Tan: 8-Step, Seven Stars, Six Harmony etc.

This set is a basic set for stance-training in Wu-Tan, when first learning Mantis.

[anicca100]

i didnt see any horse stances it kind of looked like a cross between a kim yow ma and mabu but its not really either when u do ur horse stance you should practice pushing your knees out over your feet. but i think it look pretty good

[mrlee70]

The Mabu we do is much more narrower than the "regular" Mabu, which is much wider. Our version is inspired by the Mabu from Bajiquan, one of the styles the Wu-Tan organization is most known for.

[DrSpooglemon]

This is great. I'm adding it to my regime...

[MrTimmymontana]

thanks Mr no it all @Yakshinian

[crazyroosterfist]

@jasonross2001 wu tan as shown here has nothing to do with ip man nor wing chun. the wu tan org. was grandmaster liu's child. it is mantis,baji/piqua,yin fu bagua,chen taiji,and long fist.

[jasonross2001]

wutan is a wing chung system created by the legendary yip man bruce lee wing chung instructor it incorpartes wing chung plus other more radical movements like a high kick in stead of a low kick etc

its more or less wing chung on steroids

[ukrainman20]

this looks similar to wushu////

[Codeineification]

could someone please tell me the names of the stances as he goes threw them? I know what Ma Bu Tsuei is, the horse stance. I just joined Wu-tan Kung Fu an want to train at home for sure, it would be easier if i knew the stance names by there chinese names

[mooyingmantis]

Nice stance work! Though I am not a part of them, the Wu Tang group in our area (Ohio, USA) are very talented.

[ginabanadab]

@66AngelOfDeath66 no style was ever created at shaolin, the whole "connecting your school" to shaolin occured during the early 1900's because of a popular series of books known as the swordman fictions. kung fu was and arguably still is practised at the shaolin temple, but if you do extensive research into various kung fu styles apparently having been formed at shaolin you will find its origins elsewhere.

[kustomhead]

Im happy to see stance work!

[Yarwer]

good chap : ]