The Great Master Cheung Lai Chun was already well-versed in three forms of Kung Fu prior to training with the two guardians of Pak Mei’s methods. He began his martial training in his youth in the district of Wai Yeung. Master Lam Sek, Cheung Lai Chun’s first teacher, was an authority in the Wanderer’s Style which emphasized close-range seizing and striking maneuvers. Master Cheung then learned Li Yi’s Family methods famous for mid-range fighting techniques and superior staff skills. Following these two famous instructors, Cheung Lai Chun learned from Dragon Style Masters Lam Yun and Lam Hap. This fierce close-range system famous for its pressuring and relentless attacks was the most instrumental style within Cheung Lai Chun’s vast repertoire of fighting techniques.

Upon the completion of each Kung Fu style, the young master was approached by every one of his teachers to instruct his respective style. However, in each instance, Master Cheung humbly declined, citing that he was too immature to accept the responsibilities. Instead, he decided to relocate to experience the urbane atmosphere of Guangzhou.

At the teahouse where Master Cheung frequented within a Manchurian section of the city, a youthful-looking monk instilled fear into the hearts of even the cruelest and daring Manchurians. This unique individual intrigued the inexperienced Master Cheung. After several rejected efforts, Master Cheung was finally able to befriend the monk Lin Sang.

On a propitious occasion, the young monk accepted an invitation to join Master Cheung for a meal and discussion on martial arts. During a round of playing hands between Cheung Lai Chun and Lin Sang, Master Cheung was effortlessly defeated by Lin Sang who used trademark techniques from what is now known as Pak Mei’s 9 Step Push. Master Cheung immediately requested instruction from the young monk who was actually older than he looked. Lin Sang unwittingly revealed that his mentor would disapprove and would discipline such unacceptable behavior. Upon hearing that his teacher was still alive, Master Cheung urged Lin Sang for an introduction. Eventually, Master Cheung was able to secure the location of Jok Fat Wan at the Gwong Hau Temple. After a carefully planned and well-executed meeting, Master Cheung was able to persuade the old monk Jok Fat Wan to take him as a student.

Cheung Lai Chun took leave from the secular world and joined Jok Fat Wan and Lin Sang for the opportunity to learn their exclusive martial art. Within a few years as a result of his exceptional aptitude for understanding martial theory, Cheung Lai Chun completed his training in the legacy that Pak Mei left behind. After his mastery of this martial art previously restricted to a privileged line of ascetics, Master Cheung decided that it was time for him to return home. When he re-emerged in his hometown again, Master Cheung realized that the world was very different now; he was very different now. His reputation in the world of Chinese martial arts began with his capture of an elusive and dangerous smuggler. Great Master Cheung was able to subdue the criminal, breaking the perpetrator’s arm as he wildly tried to flee from the scene of the arrest. Following this incident, Master Cheung’s martial art became a commodity in the Kung Fu world. His personal instruction was sought by many. As his fame grew, so did his responsibility of maintaining it. Along this path, he found himself defeating challengers and deposing champions. Throughout his martial livelihood, Cheung Lai Chun remained undefeated. Accordingly, he was dubbed the Seven States Champion and earned his place as one of the famed “3 Tigers of the East River Delta” – the military moniker for the top three native martial arts instructors from this Southern region of Guangdong, China. Cheung Lai Chun shared this honor with his fellow comrades: Lam Yiu Gwai of the Dragon Style and Lam Yam Tong of Mok Ga, or Mok Family fighting methods.