Swiss Elite Athletic Association
Tradition and culture from our grandmasters
The first official Chin Woo school was founded around 1909 in Shanghai (China). By naming Chin Woo Athletic Associaton rather than Kung Fu Association, the founders ensured that rebellious and militaristic conflicts could be avoided.
Grandmaster of the Chin Woo World Athletic Association
The Meaning of Chin Woo – The word Chin (Jing in Cantonese) means refined, top-notch, or spirit. The word Woo (Mo in Cantonese) means military, Martial art , bold and daring. The first official Chin Woo school was founded around 1909 in Shanghai (China). By naming Chin Woo Athletic Associaton rather than Kung Fu Association, the founders ensured that rebellious and militaristic conflicts could be avoided. This helped to deter both the general public and local authorities from worrying about an association of this newly established school with subversive activities.
Huò Yuánjiǎ
Huò Yuánjia (霍元甲, 1867; † 1910) is the founder of the Chin Woo Kung Fu Association. The first official Chin Woo school was founded around 1909 in Shanghai (China).
Chan Yew Meng
Chan Yew Meng was a very traditional Chinese. Chinese Philosophy and the way of thinking was taught by him as well as cultural customs.
Kok Yeung Cho
Kok Yeng Chow (周國英) , 1950; † 2024 ) founded the first official Chin Woo school in Switzerland in 1975. He dedicated his entire life to personal teaching with unbroken passion and successfully passed on his skills over four decades.
