"Kung Fu is a traditional art with a culture that combines the skill of self defence with a way to live in harmony".

"The Chinese Kung Fu Academy always embraces the attitude of 'Learning how to fight', while 'Knowing when not to fight'. The art is taught with the care and respect of that of an inner family circle".

"Kung Fu should not just be seen as an 'art of self defence', but also as a method to increase one's physical and mental strength (body and soul). Your respect, discipline, self control and endurance are improved, as well as perseverance and patience".

"External strength is limited. Internal strength includes the strength of the mind, which dictates the Chi and the Zen. From this energy, flows the rhythm and relaxation of the body, which allows the inner energy to flow quickly, as though uninterrupted and totally free from fear, uncertainty and any negative feelings".

" A Kung Fu practitioner should be kind, understanding and most forgiving. He must be true to himself so that he can be true to others. He must try to be selfless and continually work for the benefit of improving humanity and the common good of others".

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About 9th Degree Grandmaster Henry Sue

Born in China in 1946. Immigrated to Australia in 1957. Commenced martial arts training (Praying Mantis Style of Kung Fu) at the age of 11 years in Brisbane with Master Nat Yuen, who was a 9th degree Gold Belt, the highest grade of his generation in Hong Kong.

1962 - Master Sue was presented with his red belt in Brisbane from Master Nat Yuen. After such time he taught at the Chinese Club of Brisbane in Queensland. At that time, only students of Chinese origin were accepted.

1966 - Master Sue returned to Hong Kong to train under Grand Master Ip Shui.

1967 - Established the Tong Long Kung Fu academy in Woollongabba, after being honoured with a second degree grading from Grand Master Ip Shui.

1973 - After 6 years of teaching, lectures and exhibitions of his art, a breakthrough came about with the official acceptance of all nationalities into the realm of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. No Longer was it exclusive to the Chinese.

1977 - Received his 7th degree Gold Belt, bestowed upon him by master Nat Yuen. Also at that time, the Chinese Kung Fu Academy with Master Henry Sue as Principal.
Many Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Clubs were established throughout Australia and overseas, which necessitated a need for forming a federation, to maintain the standard of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.

1986 - Master Nat Yuen came from Hong Kong to appoint Master Sue as president of the Australian Federation of Chinese Martial Arts.

1989 - The Gold Coast branch of the Chinese Kung Fu Academy was established.

1991 - The Australian Headquarters of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu was established at Ashmore, on the Gold Coast.

1992 - The expansion of professionally run schools throughout South East Queensland and Coastal Regions North and South of Brisbane.

Grandmaster Henry Sue Awarded Australian Sole Custodianship of Chow Gar Tong Long Kung-Fu (1995) from Grandmaster Ip Sui

1999 - Grand Master Henry Sue traveled to China to train under the master of the Chan Style Tai Chi style.

2002 - Grandmaster Henry Sue officially announces his own unique form of Southern Praying Mantis after decades of adding new elements to the style with the help and encouragement of his Master Dr Nat Yuen and names the style "Dong Gong Chow Gar Shoalin Wushu"