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Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 Choi Lei Fat
ChinaEast AsiaStrikingSouthern Chinese (Nanquan)Shaolin lineage
Created by Chan Heung combining teachings from Choy Fook (Shaolin monk), Li Yau-san and Buddhist roots. Long-range swinging fists and fast footwork.
Key characteristics
- Sweeping roundhouse fists (sow choi, gwa choi, kup choi)
- Long and short range
Forms & curriculum
- Ng Lun Ma
- Siu Mui Fa
- Ping Kuen
- Fut Jeung
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1836 – Chan Heung, Guangdong |
| Family | Southern Chinese (Nanquan) |
| Type | Striking |
Where to learn
- Choy Li Fut Founding Hall (King Mui) – Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
- Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Association – Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong)
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