Choy Li Fut Kung Fu was developed by “Chan Heung” in 1836. He decided to combine the agile footwork of
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu with the intricate Southern Shaolin Kung Fu’s hand techniques. Chan Heung decided
to name his art in honor of his masters, “Choy Fok” and “Li Yau-San”. He also added the word “Fut”, which
means Buddha in Chinese, to pay homage to the Shaolin roots of the new system.

Choy Li Fut Kung Fu stresses fast and powerful stance transition coordinated with devastating combinations
of smashing-swing fists, punches, animal strikes, kicks, grabs, and throws. It contains open hand and palm
strikes developed by the Shaolin Monks, and Shaolin animal techniques such as the tiger, dragon, snake, crane
and leopard. Choy Li Fut Kung Fu offers the benefits of Northern Kung Fu style of footwork, sweeps and
kicking techniques coupled with Southern Style’s strong, over powering hand techniques.

The forms in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu are circular, powerful, and as beautiful to watch as they are effective in
combat. It demonstrates the principle of generating power through movements of the waist. The forms often
contain over 150 individual movements, each one having special application in self-defense. Done at full speed,
Choy Li Fut Kung Fu forms provide one with an excellent cardiovascular workout.

Five Wheel Stance & Fist Set
This is a combination of two forms that introduce students to many small routine steps and movements with
different hand techniques. The Ng Lun Ma Set, Five Wheel Stance Set, is designed to teach a student correct
use of the major stances in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, which are Dui Ma (Cat), See Ping Ma (Horse), Din Ji Ma (Bow),
Sieh Ma (Defense), and Nau Ma (Twist) and follows repeated sequences of these stances interspersed with
sweeping steps or kicks. Building strong legs is the major concern of Ng Lun Ma Set. The second set, Ng Lun
Chui, begins with repetition sequences focused on essential stances and block, grasp and strike combinations.
It introduces many swift, individual hand techniques moving in fast combinations. Most of the major fist strikes
are introduced in Ng Lun Chui Set.

Kong Chow Small Cross Form
Kong Chow Small Cross Form improves the movements of the Choy Li Fut Kung Fu practitioner. It teaches the
practitioner to move in a certain direction when attacked in a certain angle. It also introduces other hand
techniques such as Na (grab) and Gwa (back fist).

Hung Sing Long Fist
This form is sometimes called the “pulling” or “stretching-out” form because the techniques used are thrown
very long using fully the twist of hips and shoulders. Hung Sing Long Fist builds up the condition of students
with its long and exhausting training set. It also introduces practical application of power in certain devastating
strikes. It is an excellent form for building “Chin Hop Ging Yao”, the correct displacement of energy.

Sup Ji Kau Da Form
Sup Ji Kau Da Form stresses rapid and nimble footwork combined with lethal hand techniques such as tiger claw
and panther fist. Some of its attack is able to penetrate the opponent’s defense and direct the force into the
body causing serious damage to the internal organs and weak anatomical sections. Choy Li Fut Kung Fu’s
devastating circular punches, Kwa Sau and Kup Chui, are also covered in this form.

Choy Li Fut Kung Fu is one of the most complete and effective style of Kung Fu for health and self-defense. It
emphasizes the intelligent use of strength and the combination of the external force and internal will. Patience is
a key element in mastering Choy Li Fut Kung Fu. Its powerful and resourceful techniques enable students to
have quick reflexes, incredible coordination and balance and the mental and physical awareness that is necessary
for self-defense.