“The superior man is modest in his speech, but excels in his actions.”
Lai Tung Pai, or Circle Fist, is a style of Kung Fu created by the Shaolin Monk named Chi Sen around 1640. It was originally called Poon
Kuen, but was renamed in honor of the town Lai Tung, which did so much for the monks that take refuge in the town. Many believe that
Lai Tung Pai may have a connection to the early days of Wing Chun, another style of Kung Fu.
Although Lai Tung has many similarities to Wing Chun, it contains techniques that use long fist as well as short fist unlike its counterpart.
Lai Tung Pai uses various forms to teach students to blend from short to long fist applications. It also teaches the original weapons of
Kung Fu.
Other training exercises used in Lai Tung Pai are Chi Sau, Mok Jong, and Chi Kung. It also teaches the student Traditional Chinese
Medicine and Chi building exercises. Although not as popular as Wing Chun, Lai Tung Pai is as effective and continually practiced
throughout the world.
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