Welcome


 

 
Welcome to the official UK site
Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.
 
 

"I wish to thank the late Grandmaster Yip Shui, Master Yip Chee Keung and his family for teaching me the Chow Gar Praying Mantis system".
UK Representative Master Paul Whitrod.

 


This site will feature news, events, skills, history and stories of this Southern system.

 

For Classes call 020 8471 7130 mobile 07702 594 398

 
  Beginners classes on Monday 7pm, Wednesday 7pm Saturday at 12noon.  


New Full Contact Staff Competition

  A date has now been set. 22nd June 2008 . This is the 2nd full contact staff fighting competition. No holds barred, include striking with the feet and fists. Competitors wear only gloves and head gear, no body protection.
Each fight last a full 3 x 2 minutes rounds.
More details... Click Here


Old Newspaper Stories

In coming months we will show some old newspaper stories about Chow Gar Praying Mantis kung fu, from Chow Ah Naam to Lau Soei and also Yip Shui. The old stories were written in Old Chinese so we had to get some special Chinese translators because it’s written in old style Chinese, something like Shakespeare in 17th century. How ever we managed to get a host of stories, famous techniques such as the devil horse staff and so on the 1st chapter is (emergence of Lau Soei)..


Paul Whitrod sifu Essex seminar

An Essex seminar took place with Paul Whitrods schools from around the country, sifus/senior level students all took part in a 3 hour event covering different skills. If you wish to take part in the next coming event it is sheduled for March 2008.


Understanding the Chow Gar Southern Mantis system

In the Southern Chow Gar Praying Mantis kung fu system there are many different types of hand and leg techniques as well as forms, drills, sensitivity skills, weapons etc. There are 8 forms and 1 more for development of the body namely sarm bo jin the others famous forms are. Each month a different technique will be explained from the 36 san sau. Click here for further information.


Master Paul Whitrod UK�s full time school

  Master Paul Whitrod has opened a full time school in Stratford East London Teaching authentic Martial arts. For any person wishing to study Southern Praying Mantis kung fu then there are 5 classes a week to which you can attend. The address is 27 Romford Road Stratford London E15.
Telephone 020 8471 7130, MOBILE 07702 594 398.


Medicine Course

(click for details) also see events page.


Walking stick seminar

The recent gwai jeurng (walking stick) seminar attracted 14 people, the stick was special to Grandmaster Yip Shui and contains 16 moves. (photo added)


Instructor courses

Instructor courses that have taken place for the past year and half have produced new instructors. These courses are in-depth and are for 6 hours per day on the last Sunday of every Month. The next one is on the 27th Jan 2008. If you wish to apply then you can call or see course details with this website.


Book Release

  Master Paul Whitrod's book 'Close-in fighting skills of Hakka Southern Chow Gar Praying Mantis kung fu' is now being sold at Amazon.com if you wish to order a copy through them or through this website you can.
The IBSN number is 0954837797


YOGA

  Yoga classes are now being held at the school every Saturday at 5pm. The Yoga teacher is Sithra, please call this number 07809694233 for further info...


 

Here is one of Paul Whitrod Sifu, daytime Southern Mantis classes in action, mantis is a close-in fighting art along with certain conditioning drills to develop the fighting prowess which is ideal for self defence. Why not introduce yourself to our ever growing school. Also we have womens classes and for those who have children, but find it difficult to mind the kids, well we have the answer! while you're training hard, your kids will be looked after and trained at the same time with one of the senior students at the school.
Kicking on pads
Strangulation technique
Applying lock
Mantis class in action
Action packed class for fitness and exhaustive work out
Children getting to know the art of locking at an early age and building confidence
   
Also its fun too, ask the ladies!
   

 
  • Staff Fight Competition

    22nd June 2008. Details confirmed.

  • Southern Mantis Book!

  • Children Classes

    Saturday Mornings at 11am.
    Monday Evenings at 5pm.

  • Seminars

    Paul Whitrod travels frequently around the world holding Seminars and demonstrations.

    Picture Gallery.
    Video.

  • Join Us.

    Like to join our Hakka Chow Gar Southern Mantis Association why not become an associate member for �30 per year.

  • New Schools Added

    Now you can learn Chow Gar Southern Mantis in Crawley South London call steve 07904992723 and West London Sheppards Bush call 07932746888. Northern Ireland, Glengormley call Brian 07808932617. For Surrey call Frances on 07846753881