Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing's Northern Mantis Kung-Fu [Tape 1: Beginner] Crushing Step

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Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing’s Northern Mantis Kung-Fu
CRUSHING STEP
One of the most devastatingly effective kung-fu systems ever designed. As legend has it, a well-known fighter was badly defeated. While on the ground, recovering from his wounds, he witnesses the motions of a praying mantis stalking and capturing its food. He studied the motions of this unique insect for many years, duplicating the speed, stealth and timing. Ultimately, he created a system which is said to have made him unbeatable.
Now, for the first time ever, Hong Kong’s Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing brings to the world the moves of the mantis virtually intact and in their original form. Taking you step-by-step through forms and applications, Grandmaster Wing reveals the secrets of the mantis, straight from the source.
Tape One: Crushing Step. This tape reveals the “Crushing Step” (Bomb) form of Mantis Kung-Fu. Grandmaster Wing takes the student through all of the moves from several different angles, then explains all of the various applications of this unique and ingenious training set. Beginners will find this tape highly revealing and easy to follow. Advanced martial artists will find a wealth of knowledge as well as Grandmaster Wing peels away the mysteries of this ancient form.
Approximate running time: 47 min. • MANT01
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DESCRIPTION
In the early 2000's, Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing produced a 3 tape series titled "Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing's Northern Mantis Kung-Fu" with the assistance of his disciples Sifu John Cheng and Sifu Jeff Bruflat. The tapes were sold worldwide and have since been out of print. The decline of VHS has also made these tapes a rare piece to anyone's Mantis collection.
Tape 1: Crushing Step [Beginner]
• Grandmaster Lee Kam Wi...
Suited for beginners, tape 1 included the Crushing Step form, Praying Mantis theory, and training exercises to help any enthusiast begin their Mantis journey.
Tape 2: Big Wheel Fist & Black Tiger Intercepting Fist [Intermediate]
• Grandmaster Lee Kam Wi...
Suited for intermediate practitioners, tape 2 included the Big Wheel Fist form, Black Tiger Intercepting Fist form, applications of techniques, as well as warm-up and training exercises.
Tape 3: Peach Flower Fist [Advanced]
• Grandmaster Lee Kam Wi...
Designed for advanced practitioners featuring the 2-person fighting form Peach Flower Fist.
[BONUS]: 14 Roads
• Grandmaster Lee Kam Wi...
In 2021, Sifu Dong Thai, closed-door disciple of Sifu John Cheng, archived these tapes to digital format with the help of student Ray Chao who originally converted these tapes to DVD format. During the conversion to ProRes 422 (archive codec), the image was deinterlaced, color-corrected, audio leveled, and subtitles added.
With permission from Grandmaster John Cheng, we have published all 3 tapes on KZfaq to help promote and preserve the art of Praying Mantis Kung Fu.
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 Warm-Up Exercises
08:02 Basic Stances
11:37 Stance Drills
13:25 Basic Mantis Kicks
15:27 12 Keyword Formula
17:53 Variations of the Mantis Hook
19:15 Demonstration of the Crushing Step or Bombo Form
26:29 Highlighted Movements
28:05 Applications From the Bombo Form
37:59 Training Drills
41:52 Credits
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OUR MISSION
Faithfully Preserving 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Lion & Dragon Dance
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CALIFORNIA MARTIAL ARTS
7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Lion & Dragon Dance
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SIFU THAI
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KZfaq | / @sifuthai
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7 STAR PRAYING MANTIS LINEAGE
Low Kwan Yu - Won Hon Fun - Ho Yin Chung - Raymond Fogg - John Cheng M.D. - Dong Thai
Low Kwan Yu - Chiu Chi Man - Chiu Leun - Raymond Fogg - John Cheng M.D. - Dong Thai
Low Kwan Yu - Chiu Chi Man - Lee Kam Wing - John Cheng M.D. - Dong Thai
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@reytrevino8284 4 ай бұрын

My condolences to you on the loss of your master.

@sharpfocus9572 5 ай бұрын

Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing passed away yesterday evening . Rest in peace .

@user-ns5bh8mr8h 11 ай бұрын

I have studied 7 star mantis for years. I have also studied the five animal styles. As the years flew by, I learned Japanese jujitsu as well as judo , as well other martial sciences. I also boxed. I am still learning and seeking new martial sciences. After 45 years studying martial arts, I still consider myself a student.

@_Just_George Жыл бұрын

Dear Sifu & close relations, please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your beloved Sifu Cheng. My Heartfelt Sympathy to all who knew him and were close to him. I feel somewhat embarrassed to say I didn't know it concerned him specifically until I read the message below and started searching for news feed. International news isn't that thorough here, so I'm sorry for responding late. Eventhough I only knew him from the videos and not in real life through education, I felt (and still feel) absolutely gutted and shocked hearing about his passing. I wish all who were close to him all the Love and Strength needed to overcome this loss, and a full and speedy recovery / processing of this grief. Please be well, and may training give you the tools to find constructive distraction and channeling of emotions in order to give his passing (but above all his Legacy) a place in your life and heart. Yours sincerely

@cookungfoo Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Sifu Cheng 😌 🙏

@dodgesportsman772 Жыл бұрын

He's dead? Looks young

@robertzchannel6595 Ай бұрын

@@dodgesportsman772He was killed while trying to prevent a mass shooting in a church.

@_Just_George 3 жыл бұрын

I too would like to express my gratitude to your Grandmaster, teachers and school in general for sharing this beautiful style and study material with the world.Almost anything concerning Chinese Martial Arts has my attention and appreciation, but these videos are a true treat and honor to watch and study.If I can help preserve Praying Mantis this way, then I happily will.Thank you so much for sharing this Cultural heritage.You have both my respect and gratitude.

@zawarudo6660 2 жыл бұрын

I put this video in a screen in my bedroom and try to cope the movement sequence..its invigorating to do this routine, I like the clean and firm arm movement plus step. Thanks

@thomasadams5698 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Grandmaster lee. I really appreciate your knowledge

@josephzampella2410 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, thank you so much for posting this!

@sirlester3 4 ай бұрын

I like the stance drills, teaching you how to actually move in your stances

@thomasvong3857 2 жыл бұрын

WHEN I WAS TEEN IN 80S LOVE AND WISH NORTHER MANTIS BUT ONLY IN BOOK ....TODAY WE CAN SEE IN U TUBE .....DID LEARN WING CHONG

@reytrevino8284 4 ай бұрын

It is a wonderful system.

@1888swordsman 5 ай бұрын

I learnt this form at Chin Woo. One of the essentials

@THEHIPHOPMAKER12345 Жыл бұрын

12 Key Words Verbal Formula, the 8 Rigid hand Patterns, the 12 Flexible Hand Patterns, the Eight Vulnerable and 8 lethal points of attack

@lisandy71 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@sifuallen 2 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@reytrevino8284 4 ай бұрын

I already do similar stretches. The side stretch I got from Franco Columbu the body builder and the knee rotation I got from Kwon Wing Lam.

@demitrikavouras6248 3 жыл бұрын

There seems to be a difference between what kung fu movies show as mantis and what the traditional form is as seen here, is movie mantis just that, or is there some actual moves that are derived from actually combat?

@sifuthai 2 жыл бұрын

@THE MARTIAL ARTS CHANNEL Well said 🙏

@_Just_George 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that self-defence applications such as the material that you see in these videos are the simplified moves of what you see in movies.Choreography in movies is always embelished to make it look more appealing to the audience.Same goes for modern wushu vs self-defence: the first is for points / the ring / show, and the latter is for the street / self- development. But the foundation , to my knowledge , remains the same.

@failcompilation6135 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce Lee possibly couldn´t have done forms/drills such as the one in the backyard footage without this art (assuming he trained it because it looks similar to some of his movements that I couldn´t figure out yet, that he wasn´t just making up out of nowhere). I think Dan Inosanto talked about Lee making him train it for a time. Also, what´s up with these "Balls" in Bruce´s forms and drills?!

@camartialarts 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if Bruce Lee trained in Praying Mantis but he did write about our style in his journal. Wouldn't be surprised if he picked up a few PM sets as many practitioners in Hong Kong trained with one another. Most of his Kung Fu skill is from Wing Chun which shares many similarities. No clue about the "balls".

@failcompilation6135 2 жыл бұрын

@@camartialarts I think I´ve seen these "balls" in warrior monk choreographies, not sure. But it seems to be a means to transfer energy^^

@bigwavesun 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of those arts share similar moves

@_Just_George 2 жыл бұрын

Sifu, could you please elaborate on "Contact & Cling" in the section "Twelve Keyword Formula" around 15:54 ? I'm having difficulty understanding and applying it . Thank you again for your time and help . Thanks to your videos I'm 'hooked' on Praying Mantis kung fu

@camartialarts 2 жыл бұрын

Great question, I'll add that to the video queue. I'm glad you're hooked on Praying Mantis!

@_Just_George 2 жыл бұрын

@@camartialarts Awesome ~ thank you so much

@corujaneto3015 2 жыл бұрын

20:12 what is the name of this kick made with the right leg?

@camartialarts 2 жыл бұрын

We call it the Back-Kick (背後採寶)

@corujaneto3015 2 жыл бұрын

@@camartialarts Thank You. 👏👏👏

@corujaneto3015 2 жыл бұрын

@@camartialarts Do you know any website or book that deals with the terminology of kung fu movements?

@laoshiangelo Жыл бұрын

Here you can see G.M. Lee Kam Wing in the year 1995 in Italy during the lesson of 3 forms: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZ2Vgah1mNGbdJ8.html

@bakhok 3 жыл бұрын

Bun Bo is for beginners to difficult.

@_Just_George 2 жыл бұрын

@bakhok The confusion is caused by Front and Reverse Angle being shown mixed. Perhaps don't give up too soon trying to master what you like. Try this and see if it works: -Front Angle - Section 1: 22:20 ; Section 2: 23:48; Section 3: 24:07; Section 4: 25:10. -Reverse Angle - Section 1: 22:57; Section 2: 23:26; Section 3: 24:33; Section 4: 24:56. If this is still too fast for you, select "Settings" under the video screen and slow down the video play speed to 0,25 so you can follow along. Good luck & enjoy

@bakhok 2 жыл бұрын

@@_Just_George I give lesson in Seven Star Mantis and I found out that this Form is to difficult for beginners.This Form is not a good Start in this Style.You can better teach Dor Gong or Sap Baat Sao.I created 2 Forms for Beginners and the first Mantis Form who I teach is Dor Gong. Fazit: I am not a Beginner,I am Sifu.

@wrightskungfu 2 жыл бұрын

@@bakhok agreed. its why we normally teach Chin Woo forms first such as Gong Lik, Jeet Kuen etc to build a foundation first.

@lauramccann3993 4 ай бұрын

@@bakhokI learned Tan toi first. I thought that was pretty standard ? By the way do you know where the form Tu Jin is from? It was the 2nd firm I learned and I'm having trouble getting any information about it.