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}\n        @media (max-width: 600px) { .wrapper { padding: 15px; } .text-p, .text-p-no-indent, .img-container { margin-left: 20px; } }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"wrapper\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eShaolin Mantis Fist DVD: Basic Skills Instructional with English commentary\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lecturer-name\"\u003eLECTURER: Su Long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tag-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU\u003c\/b\u003eVW666-01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSUBTITLE\u003c\/b\u003eEnglish \/ Chinese\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTIME\u003c\/b\u003e58 min\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title-wrap\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eMaster The Foundational Techniques Of Shaolin Mantis Fist (Tanglang Quan) In This Comprehensive Instructional DVD Featuring Expert Demonstration And English Commentary.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO_INSERT_POINT --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"img-container\"\u003e\n                \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4666\/6466\/files\/vw666-01-shaolin-mantis-fist-dvd-basic-skills-instructional-with-english-commentary.jpg\" alt=\"Shaolin Mantis Fist DVD: Basic Skills Instructional with English commentary - Part 1\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"smart-caption\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px; color:#ddd; margin-top:5px; font-style:italic;\"\u003eIndex: Shaolin Mantis Fist DVD: Basic Skills Instructional with English commentary \/\/ Kung Fu Basics \/ Traditional Wushu \/\/ Combat Mechanics\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title-wrap\" style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eTraditional Wushu\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; margin: 0 0 10px 40px; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan style=\"color:#8c2a2a; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 8px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003eDetailed breakdown of essential hand forms including the Mantis Hook, Sword Finger, and Mantis Claws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; margin: 0 0 10px 40px; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan style=\"color:#8c2a2a; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 8px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003eStep-by-step instruction on fundamental stances, elbow strikes, and leg techniques for improved agility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; margin: 0 0 10px 40px; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan style=\"color:#8c2a2a; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 8px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003eIn-depth historical overview of the evolution from Northern Mantis to the Shaolin Mantis lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; margin: 0 0 10px 40px; font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n                    \u003cspan style=\"color:#8c2a2a; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 8px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003eProfessional coaching designed to enhance physical flexibility, coordination, and combat readiness.\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title-wrap\" style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eFocus on mechanics.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-p-no-indent\" style=\"width: 100%; clear: both;\"\u003eHISTORICAL CONTEXT AND LINEAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eShaolin Mantis Fist\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eTanglang Quan\u003c\/span\u003e, traces its roots to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, inspired by the movements of the praying mantis. This style evolved through the synthesis of various regional boxing arts, eventually branching into distinct schools such as Meihua, Seven Star, and Six Harmony. The specific lineage presented here, known as Shaolin Mantis, was refined in the Anhui and Jiangsu regions, emphasizing a unique blend of traditional Mantis techniques and local Shaolin-style martial arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBIOMECHANICAL AND ENERGETIC MECHANISMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe system relies on the precise manipulation of the hands and wrists to generate power. By utilizing the Mantis Hook and specialized palm strikes, practitioners learn to channel force through rapid, continuous movements. The biomechanics focus on the transition between soft, fluid motions and hard, explosive strikes, ensuring that the practitioner can maintain structural integrity while delivering high-velocity attacks against an opponent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSYSTEMIC PROGRESSION AND MOVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe curriculum follows a rigorous progression starting with basic hand forms, stances, and independent poses. These foundational elements are critical for developing the agility and coordination required for more advanced routines. By mastering the specific geometry of the Mantis Claws and the alignment of the Sword Finger, students build the necessary physical foundation to execute the complex, ever-changing patterns characteristic of the Shaolin Mantis system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND HARD CONDITIONING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond aesthetic performance, this DVD emphasizes the combat-oriented nature of the \"Hard Mantis\" style. The training routines are designed to condition the body for fierce, continuous engagement. Through repetitive practice of elbow strikes and leg techniques, practitioners improve their physical resilience and reaction time, ensuring that every movement is not only technically accurate but also effective in a practical martial arts context.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:80px; padding-top:25px; border-top:1px solid #f2f2f2; font-size:12px; color:#999; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px; text-align:justify;\"\u003e\n            \u003cb style=\"color:#666;\"\u003eHERITAGE COLLECTION:\u003c\/b\u003e This instructional media is part of the \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection\u003c\/b\u003e. 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