Mantis Kung Fu Counter Punching Techniques

The video below expands on how the Mantis Kung Fu system approaches counter-punching.  It is important to note that we define counter punching as a technique that simultaneoulsy defends and attacks the opponents 2nd or last punch of the combination.  

The best oppurtunity to counter-punch is during the opponents 2nd and last punch. The last punch is oppurtune because people often over extend and trail their hands after the last commited punch. The 2nd punch is oppurtune because it is either the opponents last and commited punch in the combination, or a filler punch where the opponents mind is often pre-occupied by where the 3rd pucn is going to be.

The video below demonstrates and explains the following counter-punches as they are found in the Mantis Kung Fu system and taught at our San Diego Kung Fu school:

1. Alternating Hook Punch-Backfist
2. Filing/Shaving Punch
3. Black Tiger Steals Heart
4. Heaven Uplifting Canon
5. Supplementary Punch
6. Dragging Arm Whipping Fist
7. Wedge