Origins of Praying Mantis Kung Fu - part 1

Praying Mantis Kung Fu is commonly said to have originated when a man named Wang Lang observed a mantis catching a cicada. But where did it really come from? And how was its early development? In Origins of Praying Mantis Kung Fu, I seek to answer these questions by tracing the art from an obscure practice in rural Laiyang County, to being practiced by people all over the world. To learn more visit Support this channel and access loads of exclusive content at or check out my instagram my cameras: my drone: sound recorder: References/Further Reading: Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, Martial Arts Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to 21st Century The Boxer Uprising Discussions with Brendan Tunks - Research of Ilya Profatilov -