Chan Kowk-wai

In September 2004, Chan was awarded the 10th degree of the World Organization of Wu Shu & Kung Fu Masters[3] at Vancouver, BC, Canada,[4] in five styles: Northern Shaolin, Yang-style Taiji, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan and Hungsing Choileifat.

Chan has authored books, such as Kung Fu Shaolin do Norte - Técnicas Básicas (1995)[5] and Tai Chi Chuan - Estilo Yang Tradicional (2014).

In 1949, in the context of the Chinese Revolution, Chan moved with his family to Hong Kong, where he trained Shaolin Luohan with his uncle Ma Gimfung (馬劍風).

Yim Seungmou also introduced the young Chan to reputable teachers of other styles, many from the Chin Woo Athletic Association: Wong Honfan (黃漢勳) of Seven Stars Mantis; Jeung Jimman (張占文)[9] of Eagle Claw; Wan Laisheng (萬籟聲)[10] of Ziranmen and Liuhequan; Fu Wingfai (傅永輝),[11] son of Fu Jansung, of Baguazhang; and Doctor Yan Yiuchiu (甄耀超) of Hungsing Choileifat, with whom he learned everything he could for roughly ten years.

The heritage tree given below details the main characters of all kung fu styles taught by Chan.