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Begin Your Journey in Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung
Sarn Bo Jin is a traditional hard Chi Gung training form used to develop and harness the body’s internal power.
Created bystephen Tansley
Last updated 3/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Develop explosive short power, strong rooted stances, and precise hand techniques through traditional Sarn Bo Jin training.
- Through Sarn Bo Jin, you'll develop hard chi—internal power that makes your body solid, your strikes heavy, and your energy unstoppable.
- With consistent hand conditioning, you’ll forge iron-like fists—tough, resilient, and capable of delivering powerful, bone-shocking strikes without injury.
- Mastering hand and leg combinations builds flow, power, and precision—striking high and low with seamless coordination and relentless pressure.
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Course content
9 sections • 14 lectures • 46m total length
Requirements
- A willingness to train with focus and intensity – No prior experience needed, just commitment and effort.
- Basic physical fitness and mobility – You should be able to perform low stances, strikes, and light conditioning.
- An open mind to traditional training methods – Expect repetition, discipline, and the development of internal power over time.
Description
Sarn Bo Jin – The Foundation of Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis
Sarn Bo Jin is the heart and foundation of Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.
This short but powerful training form develops the core skills that define the art — explosive short power, rooted stability, precise hand techniques, and relentless forward pressure.
In this course you will be introduced to the traditional training method of Sarn Bo Jin, the form that every serious practitioner must study to build the structure, power, and intent required for real Southern Mantis Kung Fu.
Unlike performance martial arts, this training focuses on practical power development and internal structure. Through correct practice you will begin to develop the shock power (ging) that makes Southern Praying Mantis famous.
The movements of Sarn Bo Jin may appear simple, but within them lies the training that builds:
• Explosive short power
• Strong rooted stances
• Precise hand techniques
• Forward pressure and intent
• Body unity and structure
This course will guide you step-by-step through the key principles and movements of Sarn Bo Jin, allowing beginners and martial artists alike to begin training this essential foundation form correctly.
What you will learn
• The structure and purpose of Sarn Bo Jin training
• How to develop explosive short power
• How to build strong rooted stances and balance
• The correct hand shapes and striking mechanics
• How to coordinate breathing, structure, and intent
Who this course is for
• Beginners interested in traditional Kung Fu training
• Martial artists who want to develop real power and structure
• Practitioners of Chow Gar or Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu
Training requirements
You do not need any previous martial arts experience to begin this course.
All movements and principles are explained clearly so that you can follow and train step by step.
All that is required is a small training space and a willingness to practice.
This course will introduce you to one of the most important training methods in traditional Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and help you begin developing the power, structure, and intent that define the art.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for adults who want to build real striking power, strong body structure, and internal energy through traditional Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Ideal for martial artists, fitness enthusiasts, and dedicated beginners ready to train with focus, discipline, and intensity. No experience needed—just commitment.