International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association - icgpma

International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association - icgpma Official International Chow Gar Praying Mantis Association representing Sifu's and students across Europe, America, Middle East and worldwide.

A group dedicated to sharing and preserving this rare Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Family Style.

18/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Lim Chung (Elbow Pick)

Lim Chung targets the elbow as the driving force to lift, pick, disrupt, and break the opponent's bridge abd structure.

The purpose of Lim Chung is to:

⚡ Break the opponent's structure
⚡ Create openings
⚡ Control the centreline
⚡ Set up immediate follow-up attacks

Like many Chow Gar techniques, Lim Chung is both an attacking and controlling movement. A small action can have a significant effect on the opponent's balance and positioning. It also makes use of powerful gripping and chin na.

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

17/06/2026

🥋 Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Pai Sau (Peeling Hand / Shaving Hand / Slicing Hand)

Pai Sau utilizes the entire length of the forearm and hand as a single unit. Rather than relying on a small point of contact, the practitioner uses the full bridge to intercept, redirect and control incoming force.

Pai Sau can be used to:

⚡ Parry attacks
⚡ Deflect strikes
⚡ Redirect force
⚡ Clear the bridge
⚡ Deliver blunt force impact

The technique allows the practitioner to protect themselves while simultaneously creating opportunities to attack.

Like many Chow Gar methods, Pai Sau is not simply a defensive action. It is an offensive bridge technique designed to disrupt the opponent's structure and place them immediately under pressure.

Correct ex*****on requires:

☯️ Strong bridge power
☯️ Waist and ribs connection
☯️ Elbow control
☯️ Forward intent
☯️ Timing and sensitivity

The forearm becomes both a shield and a weapon.

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

16/06/2026

🥋 Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Jeung Sau (Palm Hand)

One of the fundamental striking methods in Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis, Jeung Sau uses the palm rather than the fist to deliver fast, direct and powerful attacks.

Jeung Sau can be used to strike the head, body, neck, jaw, and other targets while maintaining sensitivity and connection through the bridge.

Like all Chow Gar techniques, the power does not come from the arm alone. A correct Jeung Sau requires the coordinated use of:

☯️ Stance (Ma Bo)
☯️ Waist power
☯️ Ribs
☯️ Shoulder
☯️ Elbow
☯️ Wrist and Palm

Working together as one connected unit to generate short-range explosive power.

The striking hand should remain relaxed until the moment of impact, allowing the practitioner to deliver power efficiently without unnecessary tension.

🐉 Protect the centre.
🐉 Connect the body.
🐉 Strike with the palm.

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

15/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Suet Sau (Wiping Hand / Sweeping Hand)

Today's technique is Suet Sau, translated as "Wiping Hand" or "Sweeping Hand."

Suet Sau is used to wipe, sweep, clear, or redirect, removing obstacles and creating a direct path for attack.

Key principles include:

⚡ Bridge control
⚡ Sensitivity
⚡ Simultaneous attack and defence
⚡ Creating openings

Like many Chow Gar techniques, Suet Sau is not powered by the arm alone. The movement is supported by:

☯️ Stance
☯️ Waist
☯️ Ribs
☯️ Shoulder
☯️ Elbow

Working together to produce a sharp, efficient sweeping action.

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

13/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Kok Choi (Angular Fist) / Deng Choi (Nailing Hook Punch)

Kok Choi, often translated as "Angular Fist". This particular san sau can also be known within the system as Deng Choi (Nailing Hook Punch).

This is a direct and powerful striking method that attacks from an angle rather than travelling in a straight line.

The punch combines:

⚡ Precision
⚡ Angle
⚡ Short-range power
⚡ Speed and timing

The striking action drives through the target like a nail being hammered in, making it difficult to see and defend against.

Like many Chow Gar techniques, Kok Choi is not generated from the arm alone. Power is developed through the connection of:

☯️ Stance
☯️ Waist
☯️ Ribs
☯️ Shoulder
☯️ Elbow
☯️ Wrist / Fist

Working together as one unified movement.

The angular path allows the punch to travel around an opponent's guard, strike through openings, and maintain the close-range pressure for which Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis is known.

🐉 Find the angle.
🐉 Drive through the target.
🐉 Strike with intent.

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

12/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Got Sau (Cut Hand)

Got Sau, translated as "Cutting Hand."

A common misunderstanding is that Got Sau is a block. In Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis, it is not considered a block, but rather a cutting action used to disrupt, control, redirect. It is also used as an attacking movement.

The technique requires the coordinated use of:

⚡ Ribs
⚡ Waist
⚡ Shoulder
⚡ Elbow
⚡ Hand

A key principle is the use of Yu Gong (waist power).

The active hand curves outward, cutting back across the opponent's punch or arm. The power comes from the connection between the waist and elbow, not from swinging the arm independently.

Got Sau teaches practitioners to use structure and body mechanics to control the bridge while creating opportunities for immediate follow-up attacks.

🐉 Use the waist.
🐉 Keep the elbow down.
🐉 Cut the bridge or the opponent

Tomorrow we continue with another San Sau from the system.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

11/06/2026

ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 Ying K*m Sau (Eagle Seize Hand)

Today's technique is Ying K*m Sau, or "Eagle Seize Hand."

A classic Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis technique that embodies the art's close-range fighting principles of control, seizing and simultaneous attack and defence.

Inspired by the gripping and seizing action of an eagle's claw, Ying K*m Sau focuses on:

⚡ Grabbing
⚡ Seizing
⚡ Catching and control
⚡ Joint locks / chin na
⚡ Short explosive power

A successful Ying K*m Sau requires:

☯️ Strong fingers and grip
☯️ Bridge sensitivity
☯️ Fast reactions
☯️ Whole-body connection

Like many Chow Gar techniques, the power comes from the body working as one unit, expressing short-range explosive force through the bridge and hands.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

10/06/2026

ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series

🐉 K*m Chin Sau (Grab and Attack often translated as "Grab and Attack Hand".

This technique combines defence and attack into a single action.

As the opponent attacks, particularly with a kick, the practitioner steps forward aggressively, using one hand to press, seize, or control the attacking limb while simultaneously striking with the other hand.

The goal is to:
⚡ Jam the attack
⚡ Take away balance
⚡ Move into the opponent's space
⚡ Strike at the same time

A key principle of K*m Chin Sau is not giving the opponent time to recover. By moving forward and attacking as you seize, the opponent is left trying to regain their balance while defending themselves.

Like many Chow Gar techniques, it teaches:
☯️ Simultaneous attack and defence
☯️ Forward pressure
☯️ Bridge control
☯️ Timing and commitment

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

09/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series - K*m La Sau

🐉 K*m La Sau (Seizing Hand)

Today's technique is K*m Sau, one of the most common and important methods found throughout Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

"K*m" means to seize, grab, capture, or control. More than simply grabbing an opponent, K*m Sau is used to take control, attack, disrupt balance, restrict movement and create opportunities for strikes, locks, and follow-up techniques.

Effective seizing requires:

⚡ A strong bridge
⚡ Strong fingers
⚡ A tight grip
⚡ Fast movement
⚡ Correct timing

These attributes are developed through dedicated training methods and conditioning exercises found throughout the system.

🐉 Seize.
🐉 Control the position.
🐉 Create the opportunity.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

08/06/2026

🥋 ICGPMA Grandmaster Ip Shui San Sau Series - Dao Sao

🐉 Dao Sau (Spring Hand / Clamping Hand)

Today's technique is Dao Sau, often translated as "Spring Hand" or "Clamping Hand."

Dao Sau is used to spring, clamp, trap, close down and control an opponent's bridge.

A key feature of Dao Sau is its ability to suddenly apply pressure and control, much like a spring releasing energy or a clamp closing around an object.

The technique can be used to:

⚡ Clamp and control the bridge
⚡ Restrict the opponent's movement
⚡ Create openings for strikes
⚡ Maintain forward pressure
⚡ Disrupt balance and structure

Like many Chow Gar methods, Dao Sau is not performed with arm strength alone. The power comes from the coordinated use of:

☯️ Stance
☯️ Waist
☯️ Ribs
☯️ Shoulder
☯️ Elbow
☯️ Hand

Working together as a single connected unit.

🐉 Clamp the bridge.
🐉 Control the structure.
🐉 Create the opening.

🙏 Respect the lineage
🥋 Train sincerely
🐉 Preserve the art

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