Welcome


 

New staff Competition

Coming early in the new year. There 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 4 x 2 minutes rounds.

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.
Video Highlights.

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.

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...

 
  • Stick Fight Competition

    21st June 2008. Details coming soon!

  • Southern Mantis Book!

  • Children Classes

    Saturday Mornings at 11am.
    Evening classes coming soon.

  • 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.