Why Does Every New Student Do a Three-Hour Seminar First?

Steve Tansley

Published on: 26/09/2026

Why every new student at Mantis Fist starts with a three-hour Sunday seminar: a small group of beginners, a proper pace, and time to ask every question before you join the evening class.

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Is Southern Mantis a Rigid Fighting System?

Steve Tansley

Published on: 26/09/2026

Is Southern Mantis a rigid fighting system? No. Chow Gar is principle-based, not copied moves. Sifu Stephen Tansley explains the Seven Deadly Skills, the first five forms and why partner training builds fast reflexes.

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