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A CHOW GA SOUTHERN Praying Mantis Academy

The hand techniques form circles, turning inward and outward in continuous alternation, wrapping and sealing without interruption. The circular footwork, flashing and feinting left and right in an unbroken, cycling connection..
手法成圓而裏外翻轉，纏封不斷；步法成圓而左右閃賺，循環相連。

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Remote Learning that Works

By using online streaming videos, we eliminate geographic and time limitations. Paired with our unique and unconventional method of providing personalized feedback, we can spread this incredible knowledge to every corner of the world!

利用即時網路影片與獨特的練習反饋方法來排除地域與時間的限制，將這一門老祖宗的智慧得以傳播到世界的每一個角落。

CHOW GA TOngLOng Shú Curriculum

三步箭
Sam Bo Jin

YEAR ONE

Beginners focus on settling into the Sam Gok Ma (三角馬), building a rooted, triangular stance, and opening the back, hips, and legs so the body can actually inhabit the Chow Gar frame. The goal is a body that can hold pressure, transmit force, and remain relaxed enough for internal connection to develop. Once this base is established, Sam Bo Jin (三步箭) becomes the main vehicle for refining alignment, breath, and whole‑body power.

氣功
Hei Gung

YEAR ONE

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.

三箭搖橋
Sam Jin Yiu Kiu

YEAR TWO

Year 2 builds on the Gun Lik base and shifts toward Jut Lik (窒力) – quick, snapping, spring‑like power. The same strength and structure developed in Year 1 are now trained to release power in shorter, sharper bursts. Rather than simply creating tension, the practitioner learns to load and unload the body rapidly, with precise timing and minimal telegraphing.

三箭批彈
Sam Jin Pai Tan

YEAR TWO

Hand work becomes more technique‑dense and combination‑driven, and footwork expands to include diagonal stepping and bow‑and‑arrow stances, supporting explosive entries and angular changes. The advanced forms, Sam Jin Yiu Kiu (三箭搖橋) “Three Arrows Shaking Bridge and Sam Jin Pai Tan (三箭批彈) “Three Arrows Shaving Bridge”, integrate all of this into continuous, fluid expressions of Jut Lik.

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Testimonial

  • Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis Phillip Le

    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

  • Kung Fu Ronin Jeran Cho

    Sifu Jeran Cho "Kung Fu Ronin"

    OLYMPIC SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST
    TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS TEACHER

    Sifu 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

  • Kyle Liu

    Kyle Liu

    STUDENT
    PHOTOGRAPHER

    Before 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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