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People of Choy Li Fut

Choy Li Fut: 3 documented people. Founder: Chan Heung. Also: predecessor / teacher (2).

Founder (1)

Chan HeungChinese kung-fu master (1806–1875) from the village of King Mui in Guangdong, founder of the Choy Li Fut style, which was entered in 2008 on the Chinese list of intangible heritage.

Predecessor / teacher (2)

Chan Yuen-wuUncle and first teacher of Chan Heung, a fighter from the Qingyun Temple near Mount Dinghu, whose Fut Gar gave its name to one component of the Choy Li Fut style.Choy FookA monk who, according to Choy Li Fut tradition, spent nine years teaching Chan Heung both Buddhism and martial arts; the style's name honours him as well.
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