Northern Praying Mantis

The Praying Mantis system of Kung Fu (蟷螂拳 Tanglangquan) was created by Master Wang Lang (王郎) over 350 years ago in the Shandong (山東) province of China. This martial art is known for imitating the movements of a praying mantis in combat, in particular using the hands in a 'praying mantis hand' shape. Praying Mantis is especially famous for its speed and continuous attacks. Another prominent feature of the style is the complex footwork, borrowed from Baguazhang and Xingyiquan.

Shiny Board Praying Mantis (光板蟷螂拳 Guangban Tanglangquan)

Rare style of Praying Mantis.

Long Fist Praying Mantis (長拳蟷螂拳 Changquan Tanglangquan)

Rare style of Praying Mantis. Influenced strongly by Changquan (Long fist).

Throwing Hand Praying Mantis (摔手蟷螂拳 Shuaishou Tanglangquan)

This style was passed down by Wang Songting (王松亭) in Shandong Province.

Secret Gate Praying Mantis (秘門蟷螂拳 Mimen Tanglangquan)

This style was passed down by Zhang Dekui (張德奎) in Taiwan.

Flicking Leg Praying Mantis (弾腿蟷螂拳 Tantui Tanglangquan)

The Wah Lum Praying Mantis System, named for the Wah Lum (Forest Garden) Temple in Jinan, China. A skillful martial artist studying there, Lee Kwan Shan, later combined his family style, Tam Tui (emphasizing strong leg movements) with the Wah Lum praying mantis to form a well rounded, effective system known as Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. The Wah Lum style incorporates the use of over 30 different types of weapons: long (spear), short (broadsword), flexible (three sectional stick) and double (