一個傳授東江周家螳螂拳的私塾
A CHOW GA SOUTHERN Praying Mantis Academy
Chow Ga Tǒng Lǒng (Chow Family Praying Mantis) is a rare and prestigious Southern martial art with its origins in the Southern Shaolin Temple. The system was carried down by the subsequent preservation efforts of Grandmaster Ip Shui. The art is renowned for its strong, powerful bridge, Hei Gung training, and its signature Geng Tan Ging (Shock Power). Chow Ga utilizes internal mechanics and explosive short-range force governed by the four directional energies: Fau (Float), Chum (Sink), Tun (Swallow), and Tou (Spit)…
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CHOW GA TOngLOng Shú Curriculum
YEAR ONE三步箭
Sam Bo Jin
Sam Bo Jin (三步箭) 3 Step Arrow - This classic form training material will be used for foundation development. Its main focus is developing shape, structure, gun lik, and hei gung practices. Being the seed form of the system, it is constantly refined and is practiced from the beginning of your journey until the very end. Sam Bo Jin is a staple in every Chow Ga Tong Long practitioner’s regimen.
YEAR ONE氣功
Hei Gung
Year 1 develops the Chow Gar body: hollow chest, rounded back, iron waist, and a stable, triangular base. The emphasis is on structure first, strength second, power third. Students learn to create and maintain the correct shapes, then reinforce them through stance work, conditioning, and foundational Hei Gung (氣功). HeiGung is used to stretch and open joints and connective tissue so the structure can be maintained without excess tension.
YEAR TWO三箭搖橋
Sam Jin Yiu Kiu
Year 2 builds on the Gun Lik base and shifts toward Jut Lik (窒力) – quick, snapping, spring‑like power. Sam Jin Yiu Kiu (三箭搖橋) 3 Arrow Rocking Bridge - The introduction of stepping at angles, using the body’s weight to aid our movements, and training the Sei Ban Geng Taan (四板驚彈) - 4 directional springing powers. The Yiu Sau/ Rocking Hand is the chosen technique thats highlighted and that will help with shaping our power. Historically it was referred to as Sam Jin Jor Yiu (三箭座搖) - Jor meaning sinking, that being one of the focus points of the form.
YEAR TWO三箭批彈
Sam Jin Pai Tan
Sam Jin Pai Tan (三箭批彈) 3 Arrow Scraping Spring - This form continues where the previous form, Sam Jin Yiu Kiu (三箭搖橋) 3 Arrow Rocking Bridge left off with its focus on the “taan” or springing power and applying it with a shape with less body assistance and creating more movement in succession.
Testimonial
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Sifu Phillip Le
JOOK LUM PRAYING MANTIS SIFU
Arthur Luk is one of the most skilled and genuinely humble kung fu practitioners I have ever had the privilege of training with. He carries the art of Chow Gar Praying Mantis with immense pride and care, yet remains deeply giving and generous with his knowledge.
His proficiency is nothing short of extraordinary, and his attention to detail is unlike anything I have encountered. Arthur's command of Chow Gar illuminated an approach to internal strength development I had not previously witnessed… Read More
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Sifu Jeran Cho "Kung Fu Ronin"
OLYMPIC SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS TEACHERSifu Arthur is the pioneer of Chow Gar on YouTube. I remember back when I was in university looking up chow gar videos, and his video was one of the earliest available online.
Not only was he the earliest, but he is also one of the best chow gar practitioners of our generation. Having trained since a young age in the NYC headquarters under legendary sifu Lee Kwun, brother in law of grandmaster Ip Sui he’s mastered what I would call the ‘old school’ method of chow gar that came to NYC in the 60’s… Read More
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Kyle Liu
STUDENT
PHOTOGRAPHERBefore learning with Sifu Arthur, I had a grown a deep interest in the Chow Gar southern mantis system due to its power and internal chi development. I am very grateful to have found Arthur and I deeply appreciate Arthur’s teaching style. Arthur breaks down complicated kung fu concepts into understandable pieces for me to grow my internal martial arts knowledge… Read More
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