Originally posted by monkeyboxing
What strategy would you use to fight a mantis practitioner? I've read some of their fighting theories and they seem pretty hard to beat, because they use quick footwork to close the range and then unbalance the opponent while trapping and firing rapid fire hand strikes to vital points.

Hmmm,..tough one. I would most likely use quick footwork to close the range and then unbalance the opponent while trapping and firing rapid fire hand strikes.
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***Sorry,...had to say it***

Its hard to explain because each fighter you come up against will at least appear to have different open spots, weaknesses or definiencies. A very hard question to answer.

Another thing, I would not target vital spots unless myself or those around me are in actual danger.
Best wishes,
~BTL