Image from Adobe Inventory The Northern Praying Mantis is actually a martial art that mimics a praying mantis’ actions. A praying mantis is a predatory insect and to defend itself, it should hook or claw in round motions. The “mantis hook” from this Chinese martial artwork copies this motion. https://martial-arts-instruction22581.blog-gold.com/42309359/karate-can-be-fun-for-anyone