Originating from the famed Shaolin Temple in China, Kung Fu is the oldest and most diverse of all Martial Arts. It's powerful and resourceful techniques enable students to have quick reflexes, incredible coordination and balance and the mental and physical awareness that is necessary for self-defense.

Choy Lay Fut, the style of Kung Fu taught at the Martial Arts Training Academy, was developed by a man named Chen Heung. Combining the different styles of Kung Fu he learned, he created a system that combines speed and power with the grace and beauty of flowing circular movements, while in turn defining, toning, and strengthening every muscle.

"Choy", and "Lay" are the respective surnames of two of Chen Heung's teachers: "Choy Fook" and "Lay Yau San". "Fut" means Buddha, and pays respect to his third teacher, the "Green Grass Monk", who abandoned his original name.

Used as a revolutionary force against the government in the 1800's, Choy Lay Fut was once practiced in secrecy. Even the sounds made during the execution of certain movements were used as a secret code.

Choy Lay Fut was originally developed as a secret, emergency combat style of kung fu used during the turbulent period of civil wars in China. Choy Lay Fut stresses fast and powerful stance transitions, coordinated with devastating combinations of smashing-swing fists, punches, animal strikes, kicks, grabs, and throws.

Considered as a Southern Style of Kung Fu, Choy Lay Fut offers the benefits of Northern kicking techniques coupled with Southern style's strong, over-powering hand techniques. It contains open-hand palm strikes developed by Chinese Monks, and Shaolin Animal techniques such as the Tiger, Crane, Panther, Snake, and Dragon.

Choy Lay Fut's power originates from the waist through a strong horse stance. It utilizes this power to release punches from only a foot away from the target. It also uses basic Chin Na grappling and throwing techniques, high and low kicks, side kicks, snap kicks, hook kicks, and turn kicks featuring 360-degree spins and turns. Intercepting and jamming are favorite tactics used against any enemy. Jam an opponent off balance by moving straight into him while blasting overpowering hooks and uppercuts. Some of these moves are strikingly similar to Western boxing.