FUNCTIONS AND EVOLUTION OF THE SEVEN-STAR STEP

Grandmaster Wong explains how sophisticated kungfu patterns evolved over centuries from random fighting
The Seven-Star Step is not common in other kungfu styles but is characteristic of Praying Mantis Kungfu. Here various functions of the Seven-Star Step are demonstrated. It is very useful when countering an opponent initiating an attack or in releasing grips. Grandmaster Wong also briefly explained how kungfu patterns, particularly the Seven-Star Step, evolved from random fighting over many centuries.
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Opponent too Far | Bouncing Away | Good Spacing |
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Seven Star Chop Fist | Random Fighting | Random Fighting |
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Opponent is Strong | How Kungfu Evolved |
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Releasing a Grip | Releasing a Grip |
Functions and Evolution of Praying Mantis Seven-Star Step from Wong Kiew Kit on Vimeo.
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