Chow Gar is a martial arts style that has its roots in the province of Guangdong in southern China. It is an offshoot of the southern Shaolin Kung Fu lineage that emphasizes self-defense applications and close-range combat techniques.

Strong stances, powerful strikes, and close-quarters combat techniques are hallmarks of Chow Gar. It includes grappling maneuvers, joint locks, strikes, kicks, sweeps, and throws, among other techniques.

In order to improve martial prowess, the style places considerable emphasis on the cultivation of internal energy (qi) and physical conditioning. Forms (sequences of movements), drills, sparring, and conditioning exercises are common methods utilized by Chow Gar practitioners to hone their abilities.

Placing an emphasis on practical applications rather than elaborate or flamboyant movements, the style is distinguished by its efficacy and efficiency in actual combat situations. Alongside physical training, Chow Gar, like many traditional martial arts, emphasizes the development of discipline, respect, and mental concentration.

Present day, martial artists from all over the globe engage in the practice of Chow Gar, which continues to safeguard its extensive legacy and pragmatic combat methodologies. .