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Summary: Applications of Crushing Step

This excerpt details applications from the Northern Mantis Kung Fu form called “Bung Bo Kuen” (崩步拳), demonstrated by Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing. The video covers several key techniques:

Single Hook and Back-Fist

A combination where the practitioner hooks with three fingers and follows with a back-fist or forearm strike to the opponent’s neck.

7-Star Double Mantis Hook with Eye Poke (七星雙刁手 – Chut Sing Sern Diu Sau)

A technique that secures the opponent’s forearms by pulling and plucking downward with both hands in the mantis hook position. After securing the opponent’s arms with a Double Mantis Hook, the practitioner follows with an eye poke strike.

Counter-Intercepting Against Grabs

A defensive application that counters when an opponent grabs the practitioner’s wrist, involving a wrist lock to neutralize the threat.

Dodge (閃 – Shim)

An evasive technique showcasing agile footwork to avoid incoming punches while simultaneously parrying and counter-striking.

Mantis Catching Cicada (螳螂捕蟬 – Tong Long Bou Sim)

A seizing technique securing the opponent’s oncoming punch with a Double Mantis Hook

Uprooting Kick (揪腿 – Chau Tui)

A technique where the practitioner uses a Mantis Hook to secure the upper body while uprooting the opponent’s lead leg.

Tip Kao (貼靠)

A combination that involves making contact, executing an elbow break, followed by using the lean to throw the opponent.

Belly-Caving Punch (頂臍捶 – Ding Chi Choy)

After blocking an upward strike with a Kwa (掛) technique, the practitioner moves in close to deliver a powerful punch to the opponent’s midsection.

Waist-Chop

A throwing technique set up with the Ou Lou Choy (抅摟採), targeting the opponent’s waist area, and is executed from the Seven-Star Stance.

Wrist-Seizing

A controlling technique where the practitioner repeatedly seizes the opponent’s wrist, making it difficult for them to launch attacks.

Ou Lou Choy (抅摟採)

A sequence combining Hook, Grab, and Pluck movements followed by a punch, controlling the opponent before striking.

Kwa (掛)

An upward blocking technique typically followed by a reverse punch counter-strike.

Bung (崩)

A crushing technique where the practitioner hooks with the Mantis Hook and executes a back-fist to the neck, or alternatively parries downward before delivering the back-fist.

Teng Na (騰挪)

A footwork-focused technique designed to develop lightness and agility, culminating in a right jumping kick, and Eye Poke combination.