Crushing step is a mantis boxing sequence of hand-to-hand combat moves that is all too often handed down without the fighting applications included (empty shell). Or, the set is taught with ineffective fighting methods that do not function when pressure tested against even the most novice resistant, non-compliant partner, never mind a highly trained martial artist.
In this course I’ll be taking you step-by-step through not only the boxing set known as crushing step, but the self-defense applications of each move. Striking, kicking and grappling methods that have been resistance tested in a crucible of live sparring by myself and my students for years.
Whether you are already a mantis boxer that previously learned this set, but lack the fighting applications that go along with it, or a beginner boxer looking for a functional form of martial arts and self-defense, this course will fulfill your goals.
Join me as I give you an in-depth view of how these striking, kicking, and takedown applications work, and how to practice each of the moves on your own, or with a partner.
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Bēng Bù (Crushing Step 崩步) is a prevalent tào lù (form 套路) of tángláng quán. It stands as one of the more popular fighting sets on record for the mantis boxing style, and is a commonality between a many of the branches of mantis boxing after it split during the turn of the 19th to 20th century.
Although the name translates as 'Crushing Step', this is a bit of a misnomer. Bēng means - ‘to collapse and fall into ruin’. Rather than an actual crushing ‘step’, Bēng Bù is more specifically about the ‘steps to Bēng’. The set is a series of techniques leading to the ‘collapse and fall into ruin’ of our opponent. This can be represented at times with single moves in the form such as crazy ghost fist, but there are many interconnected sequences of techniques as well. A series of counters to counters, ultimately leading to the enemies collapse. Think about Rule of Three from our 12 boxer principles.
While execution and power generation of a bēng dǎ (crushing strike 崩打) is riddled throughout the set, the overarching theme is…
