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SUMMARY: Applications of Black Tiger Intercepting Fist

This tutorial excerpt covers various application techniques from the Black Tiger Intercepting Fist form in Northern Mantis Kung-Fu, demonstrated by Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing. The techniques include:

Double Mantis Hook – A technique that traps the opponent’s foot and upper arm simultaneously, limiting mobility.

Backfist Heel Kick – A simultaneous attack combining a backfist strike with a forward heel kick to the chest.

Defense Against Wrist Grab – Utilizing a parry, wipe, and straight punch while shifting into the Seven-Star Stance, with footwork that drives the opponent backward.

Defense Against Kicks – Employing a retreating collapsing stance combined with a mantis hook to guide the opponent’s leg away.

Arm/Elbow Break – A joint manipulation where Sifu Lee grabs with his right hand while applying pressure with his left, turning the opponent’s palm upward.

Millstone Palm – A rapid technique using quick parries and a chop to the neck, “climbing” up the opponent’s arm by locking the wrist, trapping the elbow, and attacking the neck.

Seven-Star Counter-Intercepting Hook – A trap and twist technique where Sifu Lee places his hand on top of the opponent’s hand and applies a wrist lock.

Sifu John Cheng notes that the Mantis system extensively utilizes grabbing techniques, mimicking how the actual praying mantis insect captures its prey.