--- product_id: 85924581 title: "The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu" brand: "blue snake books" price: "€ 24.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 19 category: "Digital Ebook Purchas" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/85924581-the-complete-guide-to-northern-praying-mantis-kung-fu store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu **Brand:** blue snake books **Price:** € 24.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu by blue snake books - **How much does it cost?** € 24.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/85924581-the-complete-guide-to-northern-praying-mantis-kung-fu) ## Best For - blue snake books enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted blue snake books brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VuH5ha1wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good historical read *by K***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020* The book is one of few books written and able to find on the subject of the praying mantis systems. The reader is given a basic overview of the art with some illustrations. I would reccomend it as a supplemental source of knowledge. ### ⭐⭐⭐ The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu *by D***C on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013* After going through this book, I would say its a pseudo book of Northern Praying Mantis which is not establishing its Mantis core factors solely on the Praying Mantis system. The Author has a strong foundation on Tai Chi Chuan and it overtakes the principles of the praying mantis system. He is unable to describe a technique in Mantis, however because of this lack of knowledge he equates it to Tai Chi, although this is often done when a person is familiar with multiple Chinese and/or other martial arts styles. It can be confusing to someone new to Chinese martial arts whom might be thinking from reading this book that Praying Mantis and Tai Chi are the one and the same. They are not, the applications are different as well as the motion, spirit, attitude and discharging of the techniques. Thus, if anything this is an intermediate book relating to the generalization of the Northern Praying Mantis system. I would suggest a better book for such people would be The Praying Mantis System Vol 1. By James Wong or Seven Star Praying mantis by Leung Ting. I studied 7 Star Praying Mantis under Si-fu John Chiu for a number of years and I am also a practioner of the Hung Gar and White Crane systems. I am also familiar with various other styles of MA as I trained others while I was in the United States Navy in VA. ### ⭐ Sad *by M***F on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013* As someone who has been in the martial arts since 1968, who has won championships and taught world class fighters and champions (both traditional and kickboxing) and, who has studied four branches of Praying Mantis Kung Fu (been co-president of a North American Mantis Kung Fu association and Canadian rep for another Mantis Kung Fu association out of China) all I can say is, don't waste your money on this book. I really don't like to speak ill of another martial artist or their work but I also would not want someone new to this art to think this book represents good Praying Mantis Kung Fu. The fact is, when it comes to martial arts books, this has to be the saddest book I have ever seen. The information is lacking and the pictures show very poor martial arts stances and postures. If the author is good at martial arts, and he may be, it sure does not come across in the book. If you are a beginner at martial arts or Praying Mantis Kung Fu specifically, then look elsewhere for information. If you are a seasoned martial artist, you will feel really duped, once you see this book, if you buy it.... that is how I felt. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/85924581-the-complete-guide-to-northern-praying-mantis-kung-fu](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/85924581-the-complete-guide-to-northern-praying-mantis-kung-fu) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*