Po Chi Lam Training Center, Inc.

Most people study martial arts for several reasons. For the sake of clarity, we have divided those reasons into five
general categories:

General Health: "I want to get into shape and lose weight and martial arts might be a fun way to do it."

Sport: "I like to compete toe-to-toe against other people, but strictly for fun and excercise."

Self Defense: "I want to learn how I can help myself stay safe without learning all of that Bruce Lee stuff."

Combative: "I want to learn to be able to fight and defend myself against anyone trying to hurt me."

Performance: "I want to learn gymnastic-like set routines that I can use to compete against others."

While most kung fu styles cover all of these categories, some are better than others in specific category focus. Use
the color-coded categories below to find out which type of kung fu best suites your goals and reasons for being
interested in the martial arts.

Kung Fu is a large and complex martial art that is comprised of over 400 styles and sub-styles. Choosing the right
type can be confusing. Use the Road Map below to help you choose the course of study that is best for you.

View the Road Map