The aim of the association is to continue passing down the art of southern mantis kung fu using traditional methods of teaching. Emphasis is made on teaching in small groups where direct and personal tuition from the Sifu can be given to all students, not just seniors. Students are also encouraged to help each other progress, with advanced and intermediate students helping beginners learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Training can be intense with each class lasting up to 3 hours in duration. However, knowing that the pressures of modern living can mean that such a commitment is difficult, students are allowed to be flexible within the training schedule. The atmosphere within each class is relaxed and friendly with students allowed to express their own personalities. The common image of a regimented, subservient and tense atmosphere is not what the association aims to achieve. Instead, a  friendly and family-like one with si-hing and si-dai training together is thought to be more conducive to progress both on a martial and personal level.