Wang Lang
Sifu / Founder
Legendary Chinese master and founder of Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Tanglangquan).
Quick Facts
Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death17. století
Era17th century
Country of Origin
China (Shandong)
China (Shandong)Rank / TitleFounder of Tanglangquan
Active Years17th century
Biography
Wang Lang formulated Tanglangquan in Shandong province after observing a praying mantis battle a cicada. He merged mantis claw striking with monkey footwork.
Associated Martial Arts
Seven Star Praying MantisFounder→
The most widely practised branch of northern praying mantis. It joins hard and soft methods and long attacks with short; its founder is not documented.
Tanglangquan (Praying Mantis)Founder→A northern Chinese style from Shandong imitating the mantis's hunt. Its signature is the hooked hand that catches and pulls; the southern mantis is a separate lineage.