Sifu Benson Lee

Northern Eagle Claw Faan Tzi Moon & Wu Tai Chi Chuan

About Sifu Lee

Master Benson Lee has been training and teaching Eagle Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chuan for more than 40 years. Sifu Lee is the 2nd most senior disciple within the lineage of Grandmaster Leung Shum in New York City, who opened the first Ying Jow Pai – Eagle Claw Kung Fu school in the USA in 1974.

While living in NYC, Sifu Lee was a highly ranked forms and weapons competitor in open tournaments. He was named runner-up 1983 Kung Fu National Competitor of the Year by IKF magazine. Later, he moved to Sacramento, CA and taught kung fu and tai chi there from 1988 to 2000. In addition, Benson Lee established a successful hotel executive management career for over 25 years with full asset responsibility over branded hotels by Marriott, Hilton, and Sheraton.

After the Covid pandemic, Sifu Lee decided to return to teaching full-time to train and mentor more future instructors and sifus. Today, Sifu Lee is often invited to judge and demonstrate at traditional martial arts competitions. He serves as a Board Advisor with TCMAF of Southern California.

Teaching Philosophy

Sifu Lee’s teachings emphasize agility, footwork, and having a strong foundation in eagle claw kung fu skills, techniques, and fighting strategies. Effective self-defense requires keen overall awareness, quick analysis, seamless reaction speed, sharp techniques, and precision strikes with explosive power at specific vital targets.

Experience & Credentials

Achievements & Recognition

• Runner-up 1983 Kung Fu National Competitor of the Year (IKF Magazine)
• Hall of Fame Inductee – ACMAI (2019)
• Hall of Fame Inductee – ICMAC (2021)
• Board Advisor – TCMAF of Southern California
• Frequent judge and demonstrator at traditional martial arts competitions

Published Work

Eagle Claw Kung Fu: Tactics and Applications for Self-Defense

Master Lee has authored a comprehensive book that preserves and highlights the traditional training techniques of Eagle Claw Kung Fu. This valuable resource is available for students and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of this ancient martial art. For more information or to purchase, please contact Master Lee directly.

Training Information

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