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Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛)
Choy Lay Fut kung fu originated from the Southern parts of China. It was created from a combination of a few styles, and since its humble beginnings, Choy Lay Fut ( 蔡李佛)has evolved to one of the most powerful styles of kung fu known today. It is a fast moving style, with allot of emphasis on flexible hips and fast, relaxed powerful movements.
Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛)forms are beautiful to look at and are often described (by spectators) as spectacular. Legend has it that Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛) was created by Chan Heung (陳享). It is believed that Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛)was named after Choy Fook (蔡褔), and Lay (Lee) Yau San (李友山). These were some of Chan's masters who played a big role in the development of Chan's Martial Arts progression. Fut (佛), refers to Buddha. Chan Heung (陳享) was a devoted Buddhist, and studied Buddhism with Choy Fook (蔡褔).
Our school follow the Hung Sing (鴻勝) Line of Choy Lay Fut from Cheung Ah Yim (張炎) lineage. Another legend has it that Cheung Ah Yim (張炎) was a student of Chan Heung (陳享)who then helped formulate this style of Hung Sing (鴻勝)Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛).
Choy Lay Fut is being practiced all over the world in schools on virtually every continent, Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. It is one of the most popular styles of kung fu today. Choy Lay Fut practitioners are all considered family, and are linked by our common roots. Choy Lay Fut kung fu requires a practitioner to have patients and diligence in training. It is a great physical work out, and demands many hours of training to fully understand and value, the true teachings of Choy Lay Fut (蔡李佛).
