3-Hour Intro Course • Crawley

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Real Old Skool Chow Gar Kung Fu Training

A hands-on introduction to Old Skool Chow Gar Kung Fu for adults who want real training, real contact, and real discipline.

THIS TRAINING IS NOT FOR:

belt collectors

cardio kickboxing

people avoiding contact

people wanting shortcuts

See What You’ll Experience

This is not a fitness class or a sales pitch. It is a real introduction to traditional Chow Gar training — built around structure, pressure, conditioning, and application.

Limited Places

Small group only. This training needs hands-on correction, so spaces are limited to keep the standard high.

STEP 1

The Mantis Awakening

Your 3-hour hands-on introduction to the old skool way

Body mechanics

Padwork

Conditioning

Combat applications

Student assessment

STEP 2

Foundation Training

Build the roots before chasing advanced skill.

Stance work

Footwork

Basic combinations

Beginner forms

Pad fundamentals

STEP 3

Warrior Training

More pressure, more power, more honesty.

Explosive short power

Bridge contact

Timing and reactions

Controlled sparring

Pressure drills

STEP 4

Closed Door

For students who earn deeper training through consistency.

Advanced forms

Iron body methods

Advanced power

Partner drilling

Long-term refinement

Support

Free Membership

Online support for people starting the journey or learning the basics.

Beginner videos

Training education

Old skool mindset

Course preparation

Community connection

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.