Shandong Mantis Boxing DVD 1 by Kazumi Nemoto

Advanced Techniques of Rapid Evasive Movements and Continuous Striking
Masterful Close-Range Combat Skills!

Tanglangquan (Praying Mantis Boxing) is said to have originated from the agility of the praying mantis and the superior techniques of eighteen martial arts styles.
This style excels in close-quarters combat, utilizing rapid arm movements to create openings and overwhelm opponents with continuous strikes.

In this two-volume set, Kazumi Nemoto of the Japan Old Praying Mantis Boxing Research Association meticulously teaches and explains the authentic techniques of this advanced martial art, which originated in Shandong Province, China.

Contents

What is Shandong Old Praying Mantis Boxing?

Martial Arts Basic Training ①

• Leg Pressing Exercises (Side Leg Press, Front Leg Press, Bow Stance Leg Press)
• Flexible Waist Training (Swinging Hands, Forward and Side Bends, Waist Twisting)
• Leg Lifts (Front Leg Lift, Side Leg Lift, Sweeping Kick, Inner Hook Kick, Stance and Leg Lift Combinations)

Martial Arts Basic Training ②

• Punching Techniques (Forming a Fist, Straight Punch, Crushing Punch, Circular Punch, Cleaving Punch)
• Palm Techniques (Forming a Palm, Pushing Palm, Chopping Palm, Cleaving Palm, Rolling Palm, Inserting Palm with Complementary Punch)
• Kicking Techniques (Spring Kick, Stamping Kick, Side Thrust Kick)
• Jumping Techniques (Flying Kick, Tornado Kick)
• Sweeping Leg and Back Spear Techniques

Praying Mantis Basic Skills

• Basic Stances: Eight Forms (One-Legged Stance, Bow Stance, Mountain-Climbing Stance, Horse Stance, Jade Ring Stance, Hook Stance, Small Mountain-Climbing Stance, Cold Rooster Stance)
• Lower Limb Training (Mountain-Climbing Stance, Sliding Stance, Jade Ring Stance, Hook Stance)
• Praying Mantis Hands (Mantis Hook and Close Elbow Techniques)
• Elbow Strikes (Horizontal Elbow and Stacked Elbow)

Praying Mantis Zero-Form Techniques

• Triple Continuous Punch
• Cross Cleaving Strike
• Five Continuous Punches
• Axe Blade Kick
• Fishing Step
• Small Rapid Stepping Kick
• Mantis Hook with Jade Ring Step

Instructor: Kazumi Nemoto (Japan Old Praying Mantis Boxing Research Association)
Since 1975, Nemoto has studied Shaolin Boxing alongside Tai Chi. In 1981, inspired by exchanges with Master Wang Juyong, he began visiting Shanghai to learn Praying Mantis Boxing and Long Fist. In 1988, he trained under Master Xu Qicheng in Shenyang, and in 1989, he studied Taiji Praying Mantis Boxing from Master Wang Yuanliang, a disciple of Grandmaster Wang Yushan, officially becoming a disciple in 1993. After his master’s passing in 2002, Nemoto has continued researching Old Praying Mantis Boxing in Haiyang and Xixia while deepening ties with fellow disciples in Qingdao and Laiyang. Since 1990, he has led the Japan Old Praying Mantis Boxing Research Association, promoting and teaching the art in Japan.