Gwong Zau Kung Fu 廣州功夫

Introduction Gǔqín 古琴, also known simply as qín 琴 (gǔ 古 means “ancient”), is a seven-string Chinese zither considered one of the oldest and most prestigious instruments in the Chinese musical tradition.

Introduction The practice of martial arts among children and young people appears, according to recent studies, to be associated with a reduction in the incidence of school bullying.

Introducción Chan Jiu-Chi 陳耀墀 is the third ancestor of Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛.

Introduction We have previously discussed how martial arts are influenced, at the time of their creation or development, by the socio-historical context in which they emerge.

Introduction Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 is a martial art originating in the province of Guǎngdōng 廣東 in southern China, whose legendary origins can be traced back to the Shàolín temple 少林.

Introduction The Fóshān 佛山 Hung Sing 鴻勝 school opened its doors in 1848 as one of the schools under the umbrella of Chan Heung 陳享, with Chan Din-Jau 陳典尤 and Chan Din-Wun 陳典桓 in charge.

Introduction Chan Jiu-Chi 陳耀墀 belongs to the third generation of Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛.

At the end of the 19th century, Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 was booming in southern China.

Introduction Chan Heung 陳享 founded Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 in 1836, while also beginning the teaching of his martial art.

Introduction Chan Heung 陳享 founded the Kungfu style Choy Li Fut 蔡李佛 in 1836, and since then he dedicated himself to teaching this knowledge that quickly spread throughout the province of Canton (Guǎngdōng 廣東), and even beyond, to Hong Kong 香港 and Southeast