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Summary: Demonstration of Crushing Step

This video documents a demonstration of Bung Bo Kuen (崩步拳), meaning “Crushing Step” or “Collapsing Step,” by Master Lee Kam Wing. The form is:

• A basic form in the Seven-Star Praying Mantis kung fu system
• Created by Wang Long, the founder of the style
• Contains 12 fundamental keyword elements that form the core of the system
• Considered advanced despite being a “beginning form” (as the creator was already an advanced practitioner)

The demonstration breaks down the form into four sections:

1. First Section: Starting from a ready position into movements including Tiger-Riding Stance, Straight Punch, “Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada” posture, Palm Strike, Forward Stance, Back-Fist, and Single-Leg Stance
2. Second Section: Features techniques such as Rear-Plucking, Double Arm Bar, Hook, “Ou Lou Choy” (抅摟採), Uppercut, Palm Strike, Waist-Chop, Double-Mantis Block, and Hammer-Fist Strike
3. Third Section: Includes “Tip Kao” (貼靠) twisting, Uprooting Kick with Double-Mantis Hook, Double Kick, Mantis Strike, Double Arm Wrist Lock, Uppercut, and sweeping movements
4. Fourth Section: Continues with sweeping movements, Uppercut, Back-Fist, hooking, Straight Punch, and concludes with the “Mantis Catches Cicada” posture

Each section is demonstrated from multiple angles to show the proper execution of the techniques and stance transitions.