As in all systems of Kung Fu, Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis has its
many secrets of which only its most basic will be spoken of. Doyi
Jong for example is a form of sticking hands often referred to as
tempting hands.
It is used to build up power in the arms and also as training to increase
sensitivity, so as to feel the direction of an opponent's attack.
This system also has its own form of Chi Gung, a form of breathing
designed to massage and strengthen the internal organs, with more
advanced techniques it is used for IRON PALM, IRON RIB, and IRON SHIRT
training which are but a few of its many possible applications.
Mantis power originates from Tan Ging, also known as spring power.
It allows immediate release of previously restrained energy in the
form of an attack, released in a mere fraction of a second. This form
of spring power allows the student to use it as a corresponding response
to shock stimulus such as a sudden attack, or as a controlled method
of striking an opponent with devastating power. Though powerful, and
most effective in its own right, this form of spring power is quite
basic compared to the Bamboo Forest Temple's own form, which is known
as Kin Tan Ging.
Kin Tan Ging - The Ultimate Power Of The Mantis
Kin Tan Ging is a more advance form of spring power. Few understand
its meaning, let alone its application. It involves the training of
the nervous systems so as to increase the reflex and reaction times
of the human body. Further training is designe, to develop and shape
the mind through meditation, to bring out one's sixth sense. By achieving
such a state of mind control, one can manipulate the body and call
up previously untapped resources. In human terms, this means unlimited
power. To achieve this is the "ultimate goal" of Bamboo
Forest Temple Mantis Kung Fu. To master it is to master the most advanced
weapon and most guarded secret in the martial arts.
The power of this system was once demonstrated by Master Kim Law who
smashed small stones by merely striking them with his index finger.
Imagine then, what such a man could do to a human body, if he so desired.
As already mentioned, Sifu Simon Wong is Master Law's only student,
and he feels very honoured to be taught by such a great man.
Sai Tin San Dar - (Spiritual Style)
There is another side to Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis; we have looked
at the physical aspects of the style and we now arrive at the spiritual
side of things. This style of training is known to the Chinese as
Sai Tin San Dar (33rd Heaven). It taps the most mysterious and secret
side of the martial arts, of which much is said, but little is known.
San Dar (also known as San Gong) involves the use of meditation and
religious incantations to communicate with spiritual forces. These
forces are harnessed by the practitioner so that in times of need
the spirits enter the body and protect it from harm, these spirits
are the constant guardians of the practitioner, and practitioners
of the highest levels of San Dar and have often demonstrated their
invulnerability to wounds from weapons such as knives. Knives have
been shown to cause no harm to their bodies. San Dar also being used
to heal otherwise fatal wounds and to cure many severe illnesses.
This style is so potentially dangerous, that only a select few of
those study Bamboo Forest Temple Mantis will ever reach this stage
of training. Only those students with the highest sense of morality
and honesty, and with impeccable characters will ever be considered
to be taught this spiritual style.
"The hidden essence of Bamboo Forest
Temple Mantis"
