# MyChowGar — Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Online School

> The only complete Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu online training program in the world, transmitted directly from Grandmaster Ip Chee Keung's Tung Kong lineage.

## What is MyChowGar?

MyChowGar is an online martial arts training platform dedicated exclusively to Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Tung Kong Chow Gar). It provides structured, progressive training from foundation level to advanced internal power and combat application.

The platform is the authorised digital transmission of the Tung Kong lineage, under the guidance of Grandmaster Ip Chee Keung — the Gatekeeper of Tung Kong Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis.

## What is Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis?

Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis (南螳螂拳) is a traditional Chinese martial art originating in Guangdong province. It is a close-range, internal power-based system characterised by:

- Short-bridge structure and close-range combat mechanics
- Yiu Kiu (腰橋) — the core internal power principle connecting waist, spine, and bridge arm
- Sam Bo Gin (三步箭) — the foundational form and primary training vehicle
- Shock power (Ging) generated through internal mechanics rather than muscular force
- QiGong practices for developing internal energy and body conditioning

Chow Gar is distinct from Northern Praying Mantis, which is a completely different system. It is closer in principle to Wing Chun or Hung Gar in its emphasis on structure and internal force, but uses a unique set of mechanics, forms, and training methods.

## The Tung Kong Lineage

The Tung Kong lineage is the direct transmission line of Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis preserved by Grandmaster Ip Chee Keung. Tung Kong refers to the area of Hong Kong where this branch of Chow Gar was developed and maintained. This lineage is considered one of the most authentic and complete transmissions of the Chow Gar system.

## Training Programs Available

### Best Start — Foundation Program
URL: https://mychowgar.com/best-start
The recommended entry point for all new students. Covers correct stance, foundational structure, basic Yiu Kiu mechanics, and introduction to Sam Bo Gin. One payment, lifetime access.

### Full Curriculum — Complete Training System
URL: https://mychowgar.com/program
The complete structured Chow Gar training system. Progressive module-based curriculum from foundation to advanced internal power and combat application. Includes sash progression system, AI Coach, and training plan. Subscription access.

### Crash Course
URL: https://mychowgar.com/crash-course
A focused introduction to Chow Gar covering core principles, power mechanics, and what makes this system unique among southern kung fu styles.

### Short Courses
URL: https://mychowgar.com/short-courses
Focused training modules on specific aspects of Chow Gar: internal power, QiGong, specific forms, and combat application.

### Morning QiGong
URL: https://mychowgar.com/morning-qigong
A standalone QiGong program based on Chow Gar internal principles for daily practice.

## AI Coach

MyChowGar includes an AI Coach trained exclusively on Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis knowledge from the Tung Kong lineage. It answers training questions with lineage-accurate responses — covering Yiu Kiu, Sam Bo Gin, forms, QiGong, and combat application. Available to enrolled students.

## Key Concepts Covered

- Yiu Kiu (腰橋): internal power through waist-bridge connection
- Sam Bo Gin (三步箭): the foundational form
- Ging (勁): explosive short-range power
- Bridge arm mechanics and short-bridge fighting
- Sash progression system (White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Brown, Black)
- QiGong for internal development
- Combat application and sparring principles

## Contact and Links

- Website: https://mychowgar.com
- Curriculum overview: https://mychowgar.com/program
- About the lineage: https://mychowgar.com/lineage
- Blog: https://mychowgar.com/blog
- Contact: https://mychowgar.com/contact