European Chow Gar Association (ECGA) - Not Recognised

Official statement from Grandmaster Ip Chee Keung of Tung Kong Chows Family Praying Mantis. 8 December 2025.

In this video Grandmaster Ip Chee Keung delivers a clear and direct message regarding the no longer valid European Chow Gar Association.

This announcement includes:

Derecognition of the ECGA.
Anyone claiming ECGA membership is not recognised by Grandmaster Ip or the official Chow Gar family.

Transcript of video statement

"
I want to give a clear message today about the European Chow Gar Association.
First, I want to say that I no longer recognise or support the ECGA in any way.
They are not connected to me, my family, or the official Tung Kong Chows Family Praying Mantis Association.
I also want to make something very clear about Cliff Butler, known as Kui Fung.

He was never appointed by me as a representative, a disciple, a teacher, or an official of Chow Gar.
He was never authorised in Wafu, Qi Gong, or Hei Gung from me.
His role was only simple administrative and managerial help to the association — nothing more.
He never had permission to speak for me or represent the system. It was only to help the association.
From today, I officially remove my flag, any titles, and any honours that were connected with him or with the ECGA.
Anyone who continues to use the ECGA name or says they are a member of the ECGA is not recognised by me or by the official Chow Gar family.
This message is to protect the system and true lineage and to make everything clear.
Thank you."