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A Buddhist monk named Lei Jo Fune, created this southern Shaolin-based Hung Fut Kung Fu system during the 17th century in the Fujian province of China. Hung Fut Kung Fu…

Huaquan Kung Fu, also know as China-style boxing system, is a style of Long Fist Kung Fu (Changquan). It is believed to have originated in the Former Song Dynasty (420?479…

Gou Quan Kung Fu (Dishuquan) meaning ‘Dog Fist’ in Cantonese is a martial arts style indigenous to Fujian province, China. While sharing many similar features to styles like Wuzuquan, Huzunquan,…

Fut Gar or Buddhist Style is a relatively modern Southern style of Kung Fu devised primarily from the combination of Hung Gar and Choi Gar kung fu. This style of…

Fu Jow Pai meaning “Tiger Claw System” in Cantonese (Mandarin pinyin: Huzhuapai, literally “Tiger Claw School” or “Tiger Claw Style”) was founded by Wong Bil Hong in the Shaolin Temple…

The Five Animals Kung Fu style is a prevalent form of martial art that is commonly found in southern China. The style includes elements of Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake and…

During the 13th century a Shaolin monk named Bai Yufeng, combined the five Shaolin styles into one syllabus to develop his own system, known as “Five Ancestors Fist” (Wuzuquan or…

Fan Zi Quan (Chinese: literally "Rotating fist") is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes offence and defence with the hands. Its movements have been described as: Two fists are fast…

Emei Quan meaning “Emei Fist” in Mandarin, is a style of Chinese martial art named after the Emei Mountains, which are located in the Szechwan province of western China. A…

Duan Quan meaning “Short Distance Fighting” in Mandarin or “Short Style” boxing, is a close range martial art that is very popular in the Hebei province of China. It is…

Very little is known about the origin of Di Tang Quan, but it is thought to have become popular during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279). Di Tang Quan,…

Chang Chuan meaning “Long Fist” in Mandarin, was developed by Zhao Kuangyin, founding Emperor of the Song Dynasty (960–1279). His style was called Tàiz? Chángquán, meaning "the Long Fist style…

Choy Gar, meaning "Rat and Snake Style Combined". The exact origins of Choy Gar are unclear. The art is believed to have been developed during the 17th century from the…