Welcome to
Strathcona Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu
We have closed for the rest of the summer. The first class back is Wednesday, Sept. 6th. See you then.
WCMAC 2022 October 22, 2022. We had a blast. It was great to be back in tournament mode and seeing our friends in the martial arts community See our results below.
Enjoy fitness and flexibility while learning self-defense techniques of the Choy Lee Fut kung fu style in a casual and fun environment. Adults and children of any level are welcome. You can download our latest brochure for more info here.
Also, for those who live in the Strathcona area and want to learn, there is a subsidy pilot program available. They offer lower cost admission to Strathcona Community Centre's recreation programs for residents of the V6A postal code area with financial challenges.
You may be eligible to receive a 25%, 50%, or 75% subsidy. Please contact the Community Centre if you feel that you qualify. Everyone should have access to recreation.
Download our over age 19 liability waiver here and one for those under age 19. Plase sign and return.
For those interested in Self-Defense, click here.
Amy is also available for one-on-one training for those who would like to train but are unable to make it to the classes or for those who would like more serious or focused training outside of class. Please email info@strathconachoyleefut.com or call 778-384-8825 for details and rates.
What's New & Happening
- WCMAC 2022 It was fun to be back at BCIT again. Was it really 3 years ago? Amy placed first in 40+ Black Belt Soft Style Traditional and Matthew in 40+ Black Belt Soft Style Open.
- CMA Open 2022 We had a great time in Port Alberni on Saturday, June 4th. Congratulations to Joseph who placed first in 35+ underbelt, Amy in 45+ Black Belt & 55+ Black Belt and Matthew in 65+ Black Belt.
- Did you know that the martial arts kung fu is registered as a non-materialistic world preserved art in China? Kind of like yoga, we think.
Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu is founded in 1836 by Chan Heung, who named this style to honour the Buddhist monk Choy Fook who taught him Choy Gar, Li Yau-San who taught him Li Gar, and his uncle Chan Yuen-Wu, who taught him Fut Gar. It was developed to honour both Buddha and Shaolin origins in the martial arts.
The system combines the powerful arm and hand techniques from the Southern Shaolin animal forms, merged with the extended, circular movements, and agile footwork from the Northern styles.
It is considered an external style–combining many soft and hard techniques, as well as including a wide range of long and short weapons. Choy Lee Fut is also an effective self-defense system, useful for defense against multiple attackers. It contains a wide variety of techniques, including long and short range punches, kicks, sweeps and take downs, pressure point attacks, joint locks, and grappling. It is a well-rounded style of kung fu.
For more information on this style, click here.
Classes are held at
Strathcona Community Centre
601 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V8
For inquires regarding schedules, classes, or specific questions about Choy Lee Fut kung fu please contact:
info@strathconachoyleefut.com
Last update August 27, 2023