Choy Lay Fut

The origin of all martial arts(Kung-Fu) was brought to China from India by a Zen Buddhist monk named Da Mo (Bodhidharma).

Choy Lee Fut is a system of Kung Fu and Qigong which was developed by the founder Chan Heung about 200 years ago.
Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu is a traditional Chinese Martial Arts. It created in the South of China, and has become on of China's most popular styles of kung fu.

Choy Lay Fut is a Shaolin martial system that brings together the complex Southern Chinese hand techniques with the kicking and leg maneuvers of Northern Chinese martial arts. It is one of the most complete and useful arts for both health and self-defense. Choy Lay Fut highlights relaxed, inner power rather than strong, muscular force. This is not just more useful ( giving the smaller person an advantage ) but is better for the practitioner's wellbeing.

Choy Lay Fut's forms are circular, strong and as beautiful to watch as they are effective in contest. They usually contain over 150 movements, each one having a practical purpose in self-defense. Choy Lay Fut's forms done at full speed, provide an excellent cardiovascular workout.

Choy Lay Fut includes a wide range of techniques, such as , lethal pressure point attacks, joint locks long and short range punches, kicks, sweeps ,takedowns and grappling. Choy Lay Fut also uses traditional kung fu weapons, . Lastly, it includes internal training such as meditation and Qigong.

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Choy Lay Fut code of conduct:
were written by the founder Chan Heung in his original manuscript and are translated here into English.

--- * The student of Choy Lay Fut exercise for the purpose of developing a strong and healthy foundation for their bodies. Thus the practitioner should keep practicing and never abandon its way.

--- * A kind, gentle, good and patient heart must also be developed. --- *You must never use your skill to commit injustice or injury to others, but only for the purpose of defending oneself. By committing injustice and injury to others you go against the rules and regulations of society.

---* Recognize and follow all other previous practitioners of Choy Lay Fut as they are your seniors, this reflects on your respect and good heart.

---* All your classmates are brothers in Choy Lay Fut and belong to the same generation. Respect each other through trust, friendship and honesty. Do not intimidate the weaker brothers in any way.

---* Brothers in Choy Lay Fut are not allowed to fight with each other.

---* Do not drink alcohol in excess and eat meat in excess. Alcohol and meat in excess will make you disorientated. Making your mind and spirit to become unclear as a result, accidents may happen which could damage your body.

---* Students are not allowed to teach other people outside the school as it may attract trouble to you and others. The exception is if you deem a person to be of pure and gentle heart, then you may teach him and pass your knowledge on.

---* Never misuse your skill on others believing you are better than they are, as this only causes trouble. Do not fight/bully others to show that you are better than they are.

---* When using kung fu , you are to think how to remain humble and not be proud of your success; not placing yourself in front of others. If you misuse your knowledge to gain money, then you are within Choy Lay Fut a betrayer of our founders wishes and bring down the groups name.

---* If you can not abide by all these rules then you may leave or if you break them and dispute the rules, the Master may expel you from the school.

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All Choy Lay Fut practitioners are part of the Global Choy Lay Fut Family, and share the same roots, regardless of their respective race, religion or nationalities.

Choi Lai Fut is also spelled Choy Lay Fut, Choy Li Fut, and Choi Lee Fut.

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