Chows Family Praying Mantis Kung Fu Association

Chows Family Praying Mantis Kung Fu Association

Chow Gar Tong Long is a member of a family of "Southern Praying Mantis" styles of kung fu, and being such, most of the system consists of close range hand techniques. There is little use of the legs, with kicks seldom above waist height. Chow Gar concentrates on the development of speed, power and accuracy. With the development of "Ging Lik" (loosely translated into "shock power") the Mantis is able to generate devastating power in a matter of inches. "Iron Shirt" training cultivates internal power to allow the Mantis to withstand strikes from an opponent without harm to internal organs and vital systems. There are parallels between Chow Gar and other southern systems such as Pak Mei and Lung Ying Mor Kiu, including the use of simple, direct and aggressive attacks with simultaneous defence. Chow Gar tends to use narrow upright stances compared with the common low northern Shaolin stance. The greatest difference of the style is in the generation of Kiu Sao (bridge arms) - a trademark of the Mantis is to have very strong arms; and the cultivation of Ging Lik (energy and power). This refined strength allows the Mantis to create and release great power in a very short distance. Before committing to training under any system, it is best to try it out first. In Chow Gar this is doubly important, as much of the system is "internal" so it is hard to see the power - you really have to give it a go. We encourage anyone who is interested in learning Chow Gar to come along to training. We welcome new students to any class. New students will learn basic steps and hand techniques, as well as forms and conditioning exercises.Your first training session is without obligation; so join us for a night and see if our system is right for you. Weekly Classes last for 1 1/2 hours each and can be paid for on a class-by-class basis or pay for a month in advance.
Monday and Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Cost $12.50 per class or $100 per month ...read more