Free guide for adults considering real martial arts training

Discover what really happens inside our 3-hour introduction.

Before you book, get the full guide to the training, the atmosphere, what you will learn, and whether Old Skool Chow Gar is the right fit for you.

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Understand the contact and conditioning involved

Find out whether you are fit enough to start

Know what happens if you choose to continue

No pressure to join. No hard sell. Just useful information so you can make the right decision.

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40+ Years' Experience

Traditional martial arts knowledge

Small Adult Groups

Personal instruction and correction

Real Contact Training

Not cardio kickboxing

Crawley Training Hall

Local and accessible

Why this guide matters

Most martial arts websites tell you very little.

This guide explains exactly what you are considering before you give up three hours of your time. It helps the right people feel confident and helps the wrong people rule themselves out..

Know what to expect

See the structure of the day, the type of drills used and how the training progresses.

Remove the nervesRemove the nerves

Understand who attends, how beginners are treated and what level of fitness is needed.

Make an informed decision

Decide whether traditional Chow Gar suits your goals before you book the course.

Your 3-hour introduction

See what the training actually feels like.

You will not be asked to watch from the side. You will train, test the methods and decide whether this school is right for you.

1 Movement and body mechanicsMantis

warm-ups, structure, footwork and the foundations of power.

2 Hands-on training

Hand and leg combinations, padwork, contact drills and fighting jongs.

3 Traditional power methodsChi gung, rib power, grinding arm, iron dragon claw jars and hand conditioning.

4 Questions and next stepsTalk openly with Steve and decide whether you want to continue. No hard sell.

This training is not for

A useful filter — for both of us.

X Belt collectorstyles.

X, People wanting shortcutss.

X Cardio kickboxing

X People who want zero contactyles.

X Anyone expecting effortless progress

Start With The Mantis Awakening

Before joining the regular school, new students attend the 3-hour intro course so they can experience the training and see if this path is right for them.

Trust & Instructor Credentials

Learn From Someone Who Has Walked The Path

This is not a generic martial arts class. The Mantis Awakening is taught by an instructor with real training experience, recognised teaching credentials, and a direct connection to serious traditional training.

Real Training. Real Background. Real Standards.

Before someone steps into a training hall, they need to know who they are learning from. This section should show authority without sounding boastful. It reassures serious adults that the course is run properly, safely, and with real depth behind it.

Instructor Course Passed

Recognised instructor-level training completed.

Sifu Course Passed

Formal teacher development within traditional training.

Trains Under Master Paul Whitrod

Training under the UK representative for Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis.

JKA Headquarters Japan

International training experience at the Japan Karate Association headquarters.

Stephen Tansley.

Sifu & Instructor • Mantis Fist Kung Fu

Stephen teaches Old Skool Chow Gar training with a focus on structure, conditioning, pressure, contact, and practical application.

His background includes instructor and Sifu training, international seminar experience, television work on Channel 4’s Science of Scams, and training in Japan at JKA Headquarters.