This is an Intro to Southern Praying Mantis. Praying Mantis Kung Fu is advance system of Kung Fu from the Shaolin Temple, Honan, China. It was created when master warrior monk Wong Long, observed a Mantis in a struggle with a Cicada, and from Praying Mantis actions and behaviors developed the principle and techniques of this style of this style. This is a close-quarter self-defense style, which is made up of 17 different arts that was mixed (early example of MMA) into the Praying Mantis system.