Sifu (master) E.Y. Lee (Lee Yet Wah in Chinese) began studying kung fu as a child in China. After moving to the United States, he continued his studies with Sigung (grandmaster) Lau Bun in San Francisco's Chinatown. From the late 1950s to Lau Bun's death in 1967, Sifu Lee trained in Choy Lee Fut and became an assistant instructor at Lau Bun's school.
In addition, Sifu Lee studied Yang tai chi for several decades. In 1975, Sifu Lee founded the E.Y. Lee Kung Fu School, at which he personally taught until his death in 2013. He trained and authorized the following students to carry on his teachings: Mark Messner, Young Wong, Jun Aton, Mark Heinrich, Ian Petitpren, and Andrew Taylor.
In addition, Sifu Lee studied Yang tai chi for several decades. In 1975, Sifu Lee founded the E.Y. Lee Kung Fu School, at which he personally taught until his death in 2013. He trained and authorized the following students to carry on his teachings: Mark Messner, Young Wong, Jun Aton, Mark Heinrich, Ian Petitpren, and Andrew Taylor.
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In the system taught by Sifu Lee, students begin with an intensive six-week conditioning course stressing the fundamentals of Choy Lee Fut. This course consists of punching, kicking, basic stances, and internal power exercises. Following the conditioning course, students learn forms, which are specific routines comprised of combat techniques and conditioning exercises.
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