Picture from Adobe Stock The Northern Praying Mantis is a martial artwork that mimics a praying mantis’ actions. A praying mantis can be a predatory insect and to defend itself, it must hook or claw in round motions. The “mantis hook” from this Chinese martial art copies this motion. https://lorenzovkamz.isblog.net/the-definitive-guide-to-self-defense-classes-50675909