Martial arts street-stylie design - remember how cool Bruce Lee looked in yellow and black?! Plus, you that know mantis kung-fu is way out there.
We've listened to all your requests and that's why it's back. We decided to slip in some added detail to take things to the max. Also, 'cos you loved the 'Sword' style hoody so much, we've moved 'Mantis' onto the same style garment: Full-zip, side pockets, embroidered ilmwear crest on the left breast - and all on thick, black, sweatshirt style material, with a soft lining.
The Arabic reads: “Live with honour and die honourably”. This is taken from a daily dua' (prayer) that we're recommended to say at the start of every day - to fill our lives with purpose and dignity. For those of you that study the martial arts, or even just watch flicks, you know that these sentiments are also in every martial arts study manual or film script. The transliteration is written below the Arabic; so that you can be sure your words are on point. It's a great way to get your friends to learn worthwhile sentiments and gain rewards for your deeds.
Top left shoulder text reads: “Praying Mantis, from the Greek for prophet or soothsayer. Their colours vary. Camouflage is very important for their survival”
