C.J.W. wrote:The Zhang Family Duan Da here is actually Mianzhang Duan Da (綿張短打), one of the 18 styles of fighting that Wong Long supposed used to synthesize Praying Mantis Boxing. So it's no surprise that you've noticed similarities between the two.
yes, both Mian Zhang and Duan Da are listed.
Mantis manuscripts often talk of the relationship between Chang Quan and Duan Da, both principles are core to our style (as well as many northern styles).
Would be very interesting to go and meet this guy.... would have a lot of questions