Kung Fu

Our style of Kung Fu is called ‘Buk Sing Choy Li Fut Kung Fu’, and was founded by Master Tam Sam in the late 19th century.

This Buddhist style is a dynamic and direct fighting art that evolved on the busy streets of Hong Kong, where it was used to great effect by both the Royal Hong Kong Police Force and the Triads.

It is a synthesis of three southern Chinese martial arts - Choy Gar, Fut Gar, and Li Gar. These were blended by martial artists over several generations, to develop it’s unique long-range fighting style, designed for dealing with multiple opponents - a common occurrence in 19th century Hong Kong.

Choy Li Fut’s primary principles are to use dynamic stability and direct striking, paired with destabilising deflections, to quickly and effectively disable attackers.

It generates power by constantly transitioning between stances, whilst moving the body like a gyroscope, hands swinging like rocks tied to the ends of ropes.

It is a complete and effective street-tested art, and includes weapons training, sparring systems, and physical conditioning.

In 1976, Bruce Lee said in an interview with Jesse Glover:

“Choy Li Fut is the most effective system that I've seen for fighting more than one person. It is one of the most difficult styles to attack and defend against. Choy Li Fut is the only style of Kung Fu that travelled to Thailand to fight the Thai boxers, and hasn't lost".