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    MantisQuarter very branch of anglang gives ccd ict the same eight ‘en styles in their origin traditions. There i= lide literary or historical information available about snot ofthe masters cited inthe ls, known by many. asthe Shiba Jia Fa, Howe- tr fortwo of these masters, Yan Qing and Lin Chong, there is an abundance of stories a close as one's bookstore. Shui Hu Zinan is the swory of a group of men, including Yan Qing and Lin Chong, who were driv cen to became bandits by the corrupt rule ofthe ‘Song Dynasty. Ie as sever- al English tvs, including Heros ofthe Marsh, Al ‘Men are Brothers and ‘Heroes n Waaer Margin. ‘A more accutae but seldom used translation of the tice is Water Margin Chronicles. The best- known English transition of this story is by wellknown author Peal S. Buck, who azo swrote The Good Earth ‘Dates given for when the book was frst pub lished vary widely, ranging from the Yuan Dynasty to the eisly Ming Dynasty. The person credited for writing the book also varies, The Fist Ibook has been actributed to ovo different men: Shi Nafan and Luo Guanzong. A third theory s that Luo Guanzong was acualy a peeudanym for Shi Navan, or vice versa, Portions of the story in poetic form actually peedate the book (ee timeline, page 2), and the author no doubt com- bined those poems with hisrory and imagination to crate the novel. “The story is drawn fiom an actual even. In the yer A.D. 1120, a cv servant named Song Tang led a rebellion and buile an impregnable ‘amp in 4 marsh near iangshan Mountain in Shangdong, They opposed Song Dynasty emper- ‘or Hui Zang, who reigned from A.D. 101 unl ‘AD. 1125, when the Norther Song fell afer an invasion by the Mongol. The Song Dynasty sow 0 resugence of Confucanis os a sate elgon Piaured here is the home of Canfuis, lecoted in Gul, Shandong Province “The Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1297) was iret fenene ee ae Rng Dee {(&D-616:907) and Five Dynan periods (AD. 907.960). Confucianism, which had been eo pee malig ae eee ete el Buddhism daring the Song Dynan. Howeve, tear apse poked eg Sasi wat soe peat by ta cage Wiis cg ee pat poeta opie pee alice ora ul baniptina of pera to preen the ate alate peatpene TA aa ihe Ao etl Tigh idl tn pee within che ee, cal placed ls exper ace persia command, whee ero in Fidget uikimatly led the ates dee by {he Mangal and othr Yan Qing in Martial Legend Yan Qing ira name wel known by most “Tanglang pracitoners, The Yan Qing Dan Dao, cor Yan Qings Single Broadewor, i practic throughout Qixing Tanglangs many branches Nexy a falar You Qing Po Shou, 1101-1125 Reign of Song Hui Zong ‘he stores about the Wer Margin Outen in eos of the Mash are et uring tis pesiod 1120-1122 Fang La Rebellion Song ang the leader of ‘he cau inthe series, wae mentioned in storia records one of the leaders ofthe Fang La peasant pring in Norther Chins 1127-1279 Southern Song. Dynasty Ballads and storie featuring the Water Margin Otews became popular ue China daring this perio. 1279-1368 ‘Yuan Dynasty Dramas featring the unos were peor, nd sons continued 0 eve les about them dng the an Dyas, 1368-164. ‘Ming Dynasty ‘The publication date given forthe the ist writen compiltion ote stores of ‘the Water Margin Quon, Shui tu Zhuan eres of the Mors) ves fom the ‘Yuan Dyrasty period to the ety Ming 1641 Jin Shengan (1608-1661) publahed a 7-chapter version ofthe Water Margin ‘utawes sve that remained the standard ‘unt the 208 cent ‘ounce rchniques to fn opponents attempts fc secking oF trapping Ta the Shiba Ja Fs of “Tanglang, he is given creie for throwing, techniques chat need ‘only a moment con- ‘Whether these tech nies were actually cated by Yan Qing oF their atibution to hi stands solely on his boing the inspiration for chem will probably never be known, How ‘ve eis interesting to note that inthe eight- cen source styles of Minghu Quan (ce Mantis Quarterly, Valume 2, ae 4), Yan Qing is noted a having "sticky palms and leaping stops," which could be arefer- fence tothe Tanglang Po Shot. “There a martial art known as Yan Qing ‘Quan (Yan Qings Boxing Style), also known as Mizong Quan (Lost Track Boxing) Its origin leg ced bolds that Yan Qing learned the syle fom a ‘monk named Lu Jizoyi ar the Shaolin Temple. ‘Their story assers hat followers of Yan Qing called the syle Yan Qing Quan but later changed the name to Mizong Quan to hide is exgia from the government. Othets hold that it began inthe Ming Dynasty, around the mid-1700s, ‘witha matial artist named Sun Tong. “This boxing style i itself a combination of systems, claiming influence from Taiji, Baqua, Xing Yi, Eagle Claw, Tanglang and Tam Tui The system is known for movements that con- fase the opponent and superbly developed ability to avoid rather than block attacks. The best-known exponent ofthis style is Huo Yuan- ja, the famous boxer who started the Qing Wi Association in Shanghai ‘devin dick Kk Yan Qing in Literature In Herves of the Marsh, Yan Qing isan adopted child who displays alent in languages, music and fighting as. He isan albino and has blue tattoos on his body: His is nota major role in the ‘novel, bur his intelligence and fighting sil are important a crucial moment. Chong in Martial Legend (Chong ss known by armen circles than Yan Qing, but his rama ech= gue of yuan yang a (Mandarin dck Kc) is 2 | Mantisauesiy Yon Qing (lef. represented here in drawing based on raion Chinese paper cis of Water Margin charactor, is he ingpration i atthe creator, of mare thn ‘ne marl art Ln Chong (right) is the legendery source of Mantis Boings Man- well known, Mandarin duck kicks are executed in pairs, usually while jumping, The technique tales its name from Mandarin ducks, who mate for life and therefore are most often scen in pairs. Lin Chong is also credited with the yuan yang, jiao in the Minghs: Quan origin story. Lin Chong in Literature In Hees of the Mar, Lin Chong is ako kaown as Panthers Head Though quite young, he a mala instructr forthe Trnpetial Guards. Envious cals aang 2 Else charge of murder to be brought against him, and he isconvicicd and his fice tarooed to indict his eiminal aru. As punishment, he is eiled, but an assassination atvmpe s made con him as he is beng rangporsd. li ssved by a member of the Liangahan Mountain rebel but decides o seman with his caporsbeause fe wishes o be cena opal cien regards ofthe circumstances. Finally after another fitempe on hi if he is forced kl his ene- Ines and Ieave for zngshan Mountain, where te joins the rebellion Heroes of the Marsh in Chinese Culture Lin Chong’ story and the rest of the novel are so ‘much a pare of Chinese culture that an expres sion arose from it, "bi shang langshan,” o be forced co join those at Liangshan Mountain Ie refer to Being forced ro do something desperst. Heros ofthe Marsh is great reading. Ici history. fantasy and action adventure all rolled ino one book. More than this, however, i gives profound insight into the inspiration behind the st form wwe call Mantis Boxing, MQ. | Theory The Praying Mantis Torso Method, Introduction “There are five important cements fora pract- sioner of Praying Mantis pugilism: the mind, the eyes, the hands, the feet and the corso. All of. these must be engiged during an altercation with an opponent. The tono becomes an obviows tar- get hoes a te physical sizes thereore tn bh vigorously trained so thats doesnt hinder the Manes sylis in any way. The torso method, shen fin Mandarin pinyin, can be summarized four extegories of ations shan (dodging), 2huan (turning) tng (leaping) and uo (shif- ing). They ae actually inseparable, and cements ‘ofall of them can be found in each one. Mantis practitioners with well-trained body method can nor only evade ferocious artacks bu can also remain within sucabe fighsing range to launch « counter offensive “The torso method is an arcunt itself. Mas- tering i will immensely improve the Mantis syl- inc sls In this article, we wll explore the four ‘actions found in Mantis Boxing's oreo method and look sta combination called Xin Ren Joa Fa (mumoreal Pulls Hai), found inthe Yiu Zhaiyao (Firse Routine of Essential form), Four Actions in the Torso Method ‘Shan (dodging) Dadging without foorwork looks vey simile 9 the dacking, hobhing and weaving of western boxing. A Mandi svi would, however, capital ine on this type of dodging with an aetack a head brut tothe opponent's stomach a he dicks for ‘xample, This allows the practioner to ty ‘xremely clon ro the opponent. With Foarwork dag opens up aloe of opportunites beease ‘ofthe angle thai created by moving off the ‘orginal ine of stack. The obvious example is the ex punch (buch) ftom Bengbu (Crash and Fl fom). Ies no just an crave measure though. Dodging alo opens che way fora ake. down. When used in conjunction wich aggressive secon, ican tur the ables on an opponent by coming fom comple unorescen angles Zhuan “Turning belongs to a category of techniques unique to Chinese martial ats known as “deceiv- ing” Ie san effective way of dealing with an agile opponent who tres outmaneuver with ‘superior foorwork. Kalo allows the Mantis boxer ro surprise someone who has tight frontal defenses Footwork includes diferent degrees of turning, which are expresed in the forms. Two tha are quite often found in forms are the 180- sdeyce turn and the 360-degree cur. Thete ate many of examples ofthe 180-degree ruzn, where the performer changes direction from road to road, Close examination reveals that no ow0 tums are che same inthe forms, illustrating the watery of techniques available to che Mantis ‘boxer while curning. The large, oor sweeping kc and the hurricane kick, more commonly known asthe tornado kick, are examples of $60. degre turns. The torque created by turning also adds tothe power of clse-quarer, hand-to-hand ‘combat coo ike the elbows. This is bes illus trated inthe Bazhou (Eight Elbows fon). Teng (leaping) Leaping literally adds another dimension, sha of superior height, to the Mantis sists asa. Ke Tings nt play powesfl kicks a well ax elbow ana ne eeu, Many ses have leaping, but few use leaping the way Mantis dos, Leap ing enables the Mani ss ro reat helt slo that be ese has thee or our ne atack- ing at the sae time, diving the opponent toward amore pase role and allowing the Mantis elo gan al contol of he bal ‘uo (shitting) ‘Shifing happens within the tapping and clinch ing range Ie fllows the principle svhat comes an fle what gos” In other ‘words is moving ach the opponent. Some times ican be a simple as moving lett being rapped by che opponent’ eg 0 3 new position that has a wapping effec on the oppor nent. This technique shoul not be confused wih foorwor In shiting the body atively involve in aborting and relicting incoing forces ina subile manner The entre body works wich the limbs sone unit Shifting ean alo vwork gains pushing, soosingo racking ype if akedown. Like the other thee categories of ‘econ inthe Mantis toro method, sing has suprisingly poive revue when wed in aggresive manner "The four categorie of actions are often pied, sch as teng/nuo or shan/huan. They Can alo all be combined into one, Thee i 3 ‘About the Author ‘St Robot Hut began his ang Fi tring in the ‘Souther Oran cd ak ‘al ses in 1972 unde the fete Stu Chow Fu. While Studying in Vancouver BC. (Canada in 1983, iy Hus ‘met Galen Fok who inso- dace im tthe ot of Pa (2 (og) Praying Monti: ‘St then rotumed to ong Kong to sty under the late Gonder Chis (Chk Ra tom 1987 1991. Crenty he i reseorehing ‘nd teaching Grandmoster (O's at Chis hh al Ta (Praying Mona in Yl orf, WT Cond. Conte Sit ui ot slut itemorthcom arcu Gray punches (traightine attack) at Black. 2. Black counters with yang jeung (vertical palm), blocking and possibly striking, 13 Black swiftly uses a double-sealing hand as he moves off the Tine of attack (dodg- ing). Note the left lu shou (grabbing hand) position that could be used to squeeze the pres- ‘sure point of Gray's right shoulder. Black uses a haie ‘grab on Gray to con- ‘to! his movement. basic dill in Chiu Chul Kai Tai Chi Praying Mantis called Nao Hao Sheng Feng (Wind Blows ar che Back of the Head) chat is superb for {sling all four categories of action inthe torso method. We will cake a look atthe following techniques found in Xin Ren Jua Fa (Immoral Pulls Hae fom the Yilu Zhaiyao (Fast Routine of Essentials form) of CCK TCPM, Immortal Pulls Hair Applications Xin Ren Jus Fa applies the torso method fom the dill Nao Elo Sheng Feng ke alo wes the Signature Mantis hand method, the hok-grb- pluck technique eis one ofthe many beni Mantis techniques that combine ll of the actions ofthe tori method withthe hook: grab-pluck hand method. A good practioner can use this technique to take control ofan opponent inthe blink ofan eye from an unexpected angle. The first sex of photos ilustaces the move asa takedown, This scries demonstrates the basic application. The concept here sto move off the line of atack and quickly enn contol, landing behind the opponene by capitalizing on che incoming committed straight-line atack. In doing 20, i minimizes contact while maximizing conto. There are other more advanced ways of applying the same move not show here The fice gra is an alternative way of dealing with an opponent with ide or no ai (continued on poge 6) TER 2008 5. Black moves behind Gray to a place that is secure from potential counters. 6. Black kicks Gray behind the knee to break his balance and uses the hair grab to level Gray to the rear 7. Rear view of hait grab and knee kick. Note the collar catch, ‘8. Black completes the takedown and. strikes Gray in the temple with his elbow. Note the use of Black's knee to restrain or perform a knee drop on Gray's ribs. 9. Close-up of Black's knee drop and elbow. WINTER 2004 ‘MantisQuarterty | 5 1. The landing position ater picture four of the fist set. Black momentarily estab- lishes control 2. Black strikes Whites’s back (tailbone) with his knee and wraps is left hand around White's neck (two of the Eight Forbidden Strikes). '3. Black performs a choke with a face grab to attack the eyes (one ‘of the Eight Forbidden Strikes) and steps back to take White down, |. White is down on the secured. '5. Face grab and rear choke positions with White's arm trapped by Black's leg. Technique The Follow-Up/Finish Control “The second st of photos shows che follow-up rear choke finished with an arm tap. Tis series also shows che Eight Sikes and Eight Forbidden \ 2 ‘ground and Sikes of Mantis being used together. This choke Finish can also be a transitional phase wed eo lee ‘ontto (nor shown here), which has law enforce- mentor cotcaiona services applications. MQ. |Diao Shou (Interception Hand) ino show (interception hana) i hand fo ‘mation unique t the Praying Mantis style. Even poople with no martial arts traning all would recognize thi Mantis pos- tue. Diso shou mimics che action ofthe pra ‘mantis forelegs when capturing prey. The forelegs ofthe mantis extend forward andl sprad open ina relaxed manner. When they contact the prey, the foxclgs will grab i tightly and cetreve it quickly “To form diao shou, press the thumb agains the index finger. The inde finger is extended forward yer slightly bent, while the ase thece fin- gets tighten inward, moving from a loose to ‘rip. The five fingers coordina with cach ‘other: As the hands relax and tighten, this fo mation can be applied with other hard and sup ple hand techniques. Why should the index fer be extended yer sighly bene? Because the index finger will ot be abl co generate strength ‘extended full ic will lose is offensive func tion when itis sersightened Applications of Diao Shou Diao shou can be used to counter an opponent's suite, develop contact and cling ations, capital incon thee actions, and follow up with ocher hand techniques ro atack the opponent. Tea change from dio sho to chan i show (itkreetng han, afer contacting and clinging to an opponents limb Chan si shou can tans form into chin na techaiques that lock che oppo- sents joint) and enable techniques tha divide tendons and displace bones ‘The Fingertips can be used co directly gouge cor haw an opponent’ vital areas, such athe ye, throat, groin, jugular veins, ete As the lst thre fingers ofa diao show tght-

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