Iron Temple Kung Fu

Iron Temple Kung Fu specifically teaches Choi Lai Fut, a popular and effective self-defense system.

* Primicias Choi Lai Fut What is Kung Fu? The Art of War?

The literal translation means, “skill”. However, people believe it means “martial art”. So then, what is a martial art? The Art of Fighting? To put it simply, it is a system of movements that a person uses while in combat or melee to survive. In other words, “Self-Defense”. It is not sport. The philosophy behind what I teach is “defense”, or more appropriately “self-defense”. It is not something t

o “show-off” or brag about. It is a tool for you to survive an attack. The study of martial arts is a journey of self-discovery -- of self-discipline -- of the things you learn about yourself when you set difficult goals, work hard, and achieve them. The correct study of martial arts also takes you on a philosophical and spiritual journey. Along the way, you discipline the body, mind and spirit so you know, and reflect, the reality of the world. And the wisest and best martial artist wins without engaging in combat. What style do I teach? I teach Choi Lai Fut Kung Fu. There are many spellings of the art translated from Chinese (i.e. Choy Lee Fut, Choy Lay Fut, Tsui Li Fo, etc.). Choi Lai Fut is one of the widely practiced kung fu styles outside of China today. It is well known for its speed and power, smooth circular body movements and flexible footwork. Choi Lai Fut has a tradition deeply rooted within the martial arts of the Shaolin Temple. Chan Heung, our founder, spent 20 years learning his art from three mentors: Chan Yuen Wu, Lee Yau Shan, and the monk Choy Fook, before combining his knowledge into one effective and comprehensive system. Chan Heung called it Choy Lee Fut to commemorate his three teachers, one of which became enlightened or Buddha (Fut means Buddha in Cantonese). The Art

The Choi Lai Fut system contains animal forms such as Snake, Crane, Tiger, Dragon and Leopard. This style uses elbows, knees, sweeps, takedowns and many grappling techniques. Choi lai Fut has a vast arsenal of over 100 forms available to learn. Most people specialize in whichever sets fit their ability and personality. Some forms are external and some internal. External forms are harder and faster movements designed to condition and benefit muscle and bone, as well as increasing stamina of the practitioner. Internal sets are slow, even flowing and relaxed promoting internal organ harmony.

04/25/2026

2026.0424.01 WOD – Friday
633pm
46 mins

WARRIOR
Core4/Body/Fitness
Core4/Being/Meditation

Warm Up / Stretches / Mobility
Arms, Legs, Torso, Feet –

BX [Basic Exercises] (Strength / Cardio)
Tabata (20/10) –
Jumping Jacks
- Kwa Saus
- Leung Jens
Repeat 1x

Push Ups –
20x

P/K (Punching/Kicking) Skills
See Tabata

Kung Fu Sets
3x Tung Yen Jong (Copperman Dummy)
1x Fut Jeong (Buddha Palm)

Weapons Forms
3x Adv. Short Staff
3x Wu Dip Do (up to 2nd flower)

Meditation
n/a

Motivation
Listening to – F1 The Album

Notes:
First strong workout since traveling and breaking my finger. MyZone shows I spent 20 mins in the Yellow Zone. Push ups were only 20x, realized just how much I’ve lost from not being able to exercise.

01/30/2025

I picked this up from a Wing Chun page I was looking at... it's true, so practice.

Training Tip:
Training for 15 minutes every day is better than doing 2 hours once a week. Daily practice helps to reinforce neural pathways, leading to faster internalisation and improvement of movements.

Consistent, short training sessions are more effective for muscle memory and skill development than infrequent, longer sessions.

11/04/2024

11/03/2024

Sparring with Weapons - READ The History, Characteristics, and Development of Chinese Short Weapon (Duanbing) Sports by Ruan Wenpian
https://www.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1760

02/10/2024

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

02/10/2024

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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01/27/2024

Hung Gar Moi Fah Kuen - Plum Flower Fist

12/01/2023

Hung Gar - Plum Flower Fist

Recognize any of the Chinese words and numbers we use?

https://youtu.be/_1nxhaUVPEg?si=mEKeQ9fNDPYfKk5d
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Hung Gar Moi Fah Kuen - Plum Flower Fist Presented are two video versions of our Moi Fah Kuen almost 20yrs apart. In 1998 Chiu Wai Si Gung came to Lam Kwoon to share his version of "Moi Fah" Since m...

11/24/2023

Last month of the year! Start up before the New Year!

We're in the South San Diego County area, if you are interested.

11/21/2023

Testing a different marketing format.

We're located in the South San Diego area, if you're interested.

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We're in the South San Diego County area, if you are interested.

10/31/2023

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Monday	6:30pm - 8pm
Saturday	10:30am - 12pm