By Master Bob Klein. This DVD provides complete instructions for the vigorous aerobic Chinese exercise, based on the movements of the praying mantis. This "form" is an exotic animal dance, which serves to invigorate and revitalize the human body.
It is also the beginning exercise of praying mantis "kung-fu" and the self-defense applications of each movement are shown. Also shown are the praying mantis "stances", another form of exercise based on this small but powerful creature.
Complete step-by-step instructions are provided for each movement with careful explanation. The form is shown from various angles and at slow and regular speeds. approx. 90 minutes.
Bob Klein is a well known and respected Tai Chi Chuan and Kung fu master and author of several books and many articles on the martial arts. He has been teaching at the Long Island school of Tai-chi-chuan since 1975.
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