Choy Lee Fut

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu is not just a martial art in the Shaolin tradition, it is a complete training system ideal for developing not only the health aspects but discipline, concentration and balance.

Start any time regardless of your child’s experience or fitness level.

Benefits of our kids program include:

★ Discipline and respect

★ Self-confidence and accountability

★ Concentration and balance

★ Co-ordination, dexterity and improved reaction

★ Fitness and stamina

★ Practical self-defence skills

ABOUT CHOY LEE FUT KUNG FU

Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu is an effective fighting method and martial art from the Shaolin tradition. It is well known for its speed and power, its smooth circular body movements and flexible footwork, Choy Lee Fut combines the powerful hand techniques characteristic of southern styles with the versatile kicks of the northern systems and includes fist forms, weapons and Shaolin wooden dummies.

KUNG FU

Kung Fu generally refers to any of the thousands of styles of Chinese martial arts. The term Kung Fu (功夫) literally means any skill that takes ongoing hard work and dedication to master.

The most influential tradition in Kung Fu has been the Shaolin tradition. At the multiple Shaolin temples, Kung Fu was systemised and became legendary. Choy Lee Fut’s lineage descends from Shaolin.

The Shaolin tradition can be further subdivided into Northern Shaolin and Southern Shaolin. Northern Shaolin is famous for extensive kicks, jumps and mobile footwork. Southern Shaolin on the other hand is famous for powerful hand techniques and low, solid stances. Because our founder Chan Heung had teachers from both the Northern and Southern traditions, Choy Lee Fut is fortunate enough to have both aspects, which adds to its versatility.

The Choy Lee Fut syllabus is divided into the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels.

★ The Primary level works on building a strong horse stance, developing muscle, ligament and tendon strength, learning to generate the power from the waist and learning long-range hand techniques and kicks.

★ The Secondary level improves mobility in the footwork and adds a more complex and adaptable range of hand and kicking techniques, as well as throwing and grappling.

★ The Tertiary level contains the most advanced forms and techniques, with the opportunity for the student to specialise to take advantage of their strengths and body type. This is also where the use of soft power and short range techniques is trained.

Among these three levels, the Choy Lee Fut system contains:

★ Over 40 solo fist forms

★ Over 10 multi-person fist forms

★ Over 90 solo weapon forms

★ Over 33 multi-person weapon forms

★ Over 18 Shaolin wooden dummy forms for hand techniques and weaponry

★ Extensive techniques concepts and theories for fighting, grappling and takedowns, designed to teach practical skills for self-defence or tournament fighting