I really appreciate your kind words and support. I’ve only recently begun creating content on TH-cam and plan on doing more in the coming year. In the meantime, checkout my Instagram account @fighters_root for more!
0:20 - Strike with your palm up. Use the bone of your forearm to block/deflect past the center line, and damage the opponent's arm. 0:25 - Strike with your palm down, lock out into a straight arm. Again using the bone of your forearm to cause damage. Damage what you can when you can. Blocks can also be used as attacks. Condition the forearms. I've been practicing Southern Tiger-Mantis for 13 years. We have similarities including the beggar's palm stance. We focus on blocking and attacking at the same time, attacking different parts of the body, closing the gap and smothering the opponent, ending the fight as soon as possible using fast and effective techniques such as arm breaks. Good video and demonstration, all the best 👍
@@-AdApt- Thank you for watching and your support. I’ve been studying and teaching for ~17 years myself. We do all the above too, especially using the forearms to damage which is especially my favorite. Ask any of my teachers and peers and they will also say to end the fight as soon as possible as nasty as possible, but of course this is all an exercise here to demonstrate the thesis of the video. Feel free to share clips of your training; all the best to you too.
@@Phillip-Le Could you please upload a demonstration of your first and second forms? We aren't allowed public footage. Initially it was a private style, back when I started - described as a style that finds you. I was taught privately. Some time during my first year, the grandmaster gave the instructors permission to open a public school. You can find info and history of the style at the website for tiger-mantis kung fu in New Zealand.
Appreciate your viewing and support; I believe that it’s always valuable to understand a framework and then understand its extensibility across modern and relevant variables. Thanks again!
I studied under Joe McSorley and enjoyed the art. I use the guard in teaching Korean Martial Arts from Knife hand position. This way the kicks can be more involved. The front leg kick is the first guard. The lead hand strike (jab, palm strike, eye jab, etc.)is second guard. Third is use of hard blocks and traps. All of it involves footwork. Thank you for the video.
Hi Dennis, yes I recall you visiting Joe’s classes. I don’t know if you recall me, but I’m a student of John Clark and Joe McSorley. Thanks for watching and enjoying the video!
This reminded me of a fight that was showcased by Fight Commentary Breakdowns. A Mantis guy beat a Muay Thai guy by smothering his high guard. It's worth a watch because it has similar concepts to this video. th-cam.com/video/2fqFPYW0lp0/w-d-xo.html
It is so you can learn. You do know there are plenty of videos that show sparring and competition, right ? You would be better off watching a video on boxing or MMA. There are also plenty of videos showing real street fights and violence.
We do a lot of practice. The intent of this video wasn’t to be an exhibition or a sample of a class, it was a description of the principles behind the skills we train and practice for folks who do not know much of our training methods. But I appreciate your commitment to practice; good luck to the dedication of yours.
Surprised to see you only have 2 videos so far. I believe we are all witnessing the beginning of something great.
I really appreciate your kind words and support. I’ve only recently begun creating content on TH-cam and plan on doing more in the coming year. In the meantime, checkout my Instagram account @fighters_root for more!
0:20 - Strike with your palm up. Use the bone of your forearm to block/deflect past the center line, and damage the opponent's arm.
0:25 - Strike with your palm down, lock out into a straight arm. Again using the bone of your forearm to cause damage.
Damage what you can when you can. Blocks can also be used as attacks. Condition the forearms.
I've been practicing Southern Tiger-Mantis for 13 years. We have similarities including the beggar's palm stance.
We focus on blocking and attacking at the same time, attacking different parts of the body, closing the gap and smothering the opponent, ending the fight as soon as possible using fast and effective techniques such as arm breaks.
Good video and demonstration, all the best 👍
@@-AdApt- Thank you for watching and your support. I’ve been studying and teaching for ~17 years myself. We do all the above too, especially using the forearms to damage which is especially my favorite. Ask any of my teachers and peers and they will also say to end the fight as soon as possible as nasty as possible, but of course this is all an exercise here to demonstrate the thesis of the video. Feel free to share clips of your training; all the best to you too.
@@Phillip-Le Could you please upload a demonstration of your first and second forms?
We aren't allowed public footage. Initially it was a private style, back when I started - described as a style that finds you. I was taught privately.
Some time during my first year, the grandmaster gave the instructors permission to open a public school. You can find info and history of the style at the website for tiger-mantis kung fu in New Zealand.
Very nice, i like how much versatility the three hands can add to a guard and different options for bridging. Thank you for the video.
Appreciate your viewing and support; I believe that it’s always valuable to understand a framework and then understand its extensibility across modern and relevant variables. Thanks again!
Excellent instruction!
Thank you, brother!
I really like how adaptable you're displaying the Guard.
Thank you! These guards are meant to be dynamic and situational; appreciate your viewing and support!
I really enjoyed watching this, thank you!
Appreciate your watching and your support!
Nice to see US jook Lum being shared in this manner, when is the next episode?!
Thanks for your support, brother! I have some ideas cooking for the next few episodes-stay tuned!
Glad I could help with this and loved the information you shared!
Thank you for all of your help and support, really appreciate you 師兄!
I studied under Joe McSorley and enjoyed the art. I use the guard in teaching Korean Martial Arts from Knife hand position. This way the kicks can be more involved. The front leg kick is the first guard. The lead hand strike (jab, palm strike, eye jab, etc.)is second guard. Third is use of hard blocks and traps. All of it involves footwork. Thank you for the video.
Hi Dennis, yes I recall you visiting Joe’s classes. I don’t know if you recall me, but I’m a student of John Clark and Joe McSorley. Thanks for watching and enjoying the video!
@@Phillip-Le I do remember you. I enjoy your videos on Instagram and on here. Hopefully I can make it up to train sometime
Where is your school?
Very Impressive Break down of Mantis Sao Fot details, Thank you
Thank you so much!🫸🏽🤛🏽
Here for the “that would never work in the UFC” comments 😂
😂
Thanks for sharing this.
My pleasure! Thank you for your viewing and your support!
Very very nice
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Southern Praying Mantis looks like wing chun with better footwork, i would love to try it.
They both have a lot of similar theory and are really great with the respective problems they were/are solving for!
That’s basically every Southern Fist styles.
Hey very nice! Good to see you sharing here Phil 🖖
@@Simplygungfu Great to see you! Thank you for your support and hope you’ve been doing well, friend.
@@Phillip-Le for sure! Yeah man things are good, and keeping after it. Give my regards to sifu mcsorley and the rest of the crew 🤙
I’m learning so much from just 2 minutes.
I wonder if you’ll be the one teaching Southern Mantis in Tsang Wu Ge when it opens
I really appreciate you watching and enjoying my content!
We never know what the future might bring!
Thank you for sharing this information. Where is your school? NYC?
Appreciate your interest and support! I am based in NYC but do not currently teach openly. I am considering it, however.
@ would you consider taking on a private student now? #AskingForMe
Also consider Jersey City (or Morristown #Morristown_is_Closeer) 😁
Hi , do you teach classes?
Appreciate your interest and support! I am based in NYC but do not currently teach openly. I am considering it, however.
@@Phillip-Le Ok, no problem thanks
Sifu, where do you teach?
Appreciate your interest and support! I am based in NYC but do not currently teach openly. I am considering it, however.
This reminded me of a fight that was showcased by Fight Commentary Breakdowns. A Mantis guy beat a Muay Thai guy by smothering his high guard. It's worth a watch because it has similar concepts to this video.
th-cam.com/video/2fqFPYW0lp0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing, I will have to take a look!
It's just theory where is PRACTICE?????
It is so you can learn.
You do know there are plenty of videos that show sparring and competition, right ? You would be better off watching a video on boxing or MMA. There are also plenty of videos showing real street fights and violence.
You can't just teach the "how", you also have to teach the "why", that's what this video is doing.
We do a lot of practice. The intent of this video wasn’t to be an exhibition or a sample of a class, it was a description of the principles behind the skills we train and practice for folks who do not know much of our training methods.
But I appreciate your commitment to practice; good luck to the dedication of yours.