Our Heritage
Choy Lay Fut 蔡李佛
Choy Lay Fut is a traditional Chinese martial arts system with a history spanning more than 150 years.
Known for its powerful movements, dynamic footwork, traditional weapons, and distinctive techniques, Choy Lay Fut provides the martial arts foundation behind our lion and dragon dance training.
Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu was officially included on China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008, recognizing its historical and cultural importance.
For our team, martial arts and lion dance are not separate traditions.
The strength, balance, footwork, coordination, discipline, and spirit developed through Kung Fu are carried directly into every performance.
Chan Heung (陳享),
the founder of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
Our History
1964
The Beginning
New York Choy Lay Fut was founded by Grandmaster C. Ng in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
GENERATIONS OF TRAINING
Passing Down the Tradition
Through decades of training and performance, Choy Lay Fut martial arts, lion dance, dragon dance, and traditional percussion have been passed from one generation to the next.
TODAY
Continuing the Legacy
Under Master Wilson Ng, the team continues to train young practitioners and perform throughout New York City and the Tri-State area.
Grandmaster C
伍璇卓师父
Master Wilson Ng
伍龍师父
OUR PHILOSOPHY More Than Kung Fu
Training is not simply about learning movements.
It is about developing:
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Discipline
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Respect
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Trust
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Perseverance
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Strength
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Teamwork
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Responsibility
These values are passed from teacher to student and from one generation to the next.
