Choy Li Fut is a combination of many Chinese martial arts styles (including Southern and Northern styles), and includes the five animals - Tiger, Dragon, Crane, Leopard, Snake.
Choy Li Fut was developed in 1836 by Chan Heung, who learned martial arts from his uncle, a famous Shaolin Boxer.
Chan Heung named his amalgation of Kung-Fu styles after his two teachers, Choy Fok and Li Yau-San.
Fut means Buddha in Cantonese, and was added to the name of his new style as an acknowledgement of his uncle and Shaolin roots of the system.
Chan Heung named his amalgation of Kung-Fu styles after his two teachers, Choy Fok and Li Yau-San.
Fut means Buddha in Cantonese, and was added to the name of his new style as an acknowledgement of his uncle and Shaolin roots of the system.
