His first encounters with the teachers were with Master Fu Ho Chau Kow and Master Too Keng Go. They were busy teaching, while Master Chan Yew Meng, sitting on a chair and drinking tea, explained techniques. Chow was impressed by the discipline that prevailed at this school. For Chow, a naturally very active child, this discipline was crucial for his development into adulthood. Over time, a father-son relationship developed between him and his Shifu, Chan Yew Meng, which lasted until Chan's death in 1997. It was also Chan Yew Meng who, after a three-year probationary period, gave Chow permission to establish a Chin Woo branch in Switzerland. Like all Chin Woo students, he began his training with the Tan Tui basic forms, which he still considers essential foundational training. After mastering the Tan Tui forms, he learned the remaining Chin Woo basic forms.

His Shifu also taught him various forms from the south and north, as well as different weapon forms not included in the basic Chin Woo styles. Another unique aspect was that Chow was given the opportunity to learn the Pocket fighting style at Chin Woo Kampar. This style, which evolved from the Choy Li Fut style, focuses on 17 techniques and is highly effective in combat. Pocket became Chow's favorite discipline and made him well-known within Chin Woo Ipoh. He acquired many new techniques and combined them with those he had already learned. This skill later led him to combine his Wing Chun techniques with Pocket techniques, creating a system that makes closing distances in combat extremely efficient.

Chow left Ipoh, Malaysia, on March 28, 1971, to bring his Chinese Chin Woo culture to Europe. On a very adventurous journey that lasted months and took him through Central Asia, he finally reached his destination in Switzerland. To earn a living, he started working as a dishwasher in a pizzeria in Zurich. He founded his first martial arts school in 1975 in the gymnasium of the Rämibühl school in Zurich. Three years later, he was teaching in his own training room in Oerlikon. In 1989, he moved again to Flüelastrasse in Altstetten, and finally, in 1992, to Badenerstrasse 569.

Since Kok Yeng Chow was dedicated to Chinese martial arts, he always considered it his most important duty to pass on traditional Chinese martial arts to Western society. For over 67 years, he practiced Kung Fu based on daily training, and for more than 57 years, he spent the majority of his time teaching students. The great popularity of the Chin Woo school in Switzerland is due in no small part to the fact that Chow Kok Yeng constantly expanded his knowledge of martial arts and continuously developed his style. His goal has always been to adapt martial arts to changing societal demands. Thus, the system of the Swiss Chin Woo Association offers something for every enthusiast of Chinese martial arts.

With tireless passion and dedication, he devoted himself to his life's work, which will long remain in our memories. His commitment and wisdom not only shaped those around him but also inspired countless people. We will honor his values and vision and always cherish his memory.

In loving memory of Grandmaster Kok Yeng Chow 08.07.1950 – 26.07.2024.