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Biography
William Lai (黎錦興, Lai, Kam Hing) is a student of the late martial arts teacher Chu Shong Tin in the discipline of Wing Chun. He studied under Chu for 7 years starting in the mid 70s. As a disciple of Chu Shong Tin he teaches the Ip Man lineage of Wing Chun. He currently teaches Wing Chun at his club in Sheffield, England.
Lai is a life member of the Ving Tsun Athletic Association in Hong Kong.
William is Chu's only recognized disciple training students in the UK & Europe.
Full Lineage: Leung Yee Tai > Dr. Leung Jan (Leung Tak Wing) > Chan Wah Shun > Ip Man 葉問 (Yip Gai-Man) > Chu Shong Tin 徐尚田 > William Lai
History
Having studied Wing Chun in his native Hong Kong (at the same school as noted martial artist Jim Fung) William Lai came to the U.K. not to teach but as an accountant. It wasn't until he was approached by colleagues that had heard of his martial arts training that he agreed to start training. Since then he has been sharing his 40 years of experience with a focus in preserving the martial art. With Kung Fu being his passion he has been able to continue training in the traditional way, through years of practice, not shortening the process or modifying it to suit market needs. His presence in England offers a rare look into the traditional way of learning a martial art as taught originally in China.
Lineage
| Lineage in Wing Chun | |
| sifu | Chu Shong Tin (徐尚田) |
| William Lai (黎錦興) | |
| known students | |