A complete fighting system.
Forged in tradition. Proven in combat.
Lama Boxing is the authentic transmission of Lama Pai — brought to New York City by Grandmaster Chan Tai San and carried forward through the combat teaching of Sifu Steve Ventura. This is a full-range system of long-power striking, close-quarter precision, and real full-contact conditioning.
Three Pillars of Lama Boxing
Authentic Lineage
Rooted in the Tibetan "Lion's Roar" tradition, Lama Pai was carried to New York City by Grandmaster Chan Tai San — a direct, unbroken transmission, not a reconstruction. Every technique taught here traces back to a living lineage, not a book.
Long-Range Power
Lama Boxing is built on whipping mechanics — the fluid, generative power of Gwa, Choy, and Sau, and the wheeling strike patterns that give the style its reach and its snap. Power generated from structure, not muscle alone.
Full-Contact Sanda
Lama Boxing is tested — not theorized. Sanda sparring, throwing, and combat conditioning ensure every form translates into real-world, full-contact fighting ability.
Lineage Feature: Sifu Steve Ventura
Sifu Steve Ventura: One of Grandmaster Chan Tai San's key senior indoor disciples and full instructors in NYC. Known for his deep technical knowledge, Sanda, combat performance and conditioning, and practical fighting application, Sifu Ventura played a crucial role in preserving the lineage and passing down the authentic forms, combat theory, and physical conditioning of Lama Boxing.
Read the Full HistoryA High-Performance System, Built on Tradition
Lama Boxing trains the whole fighter — traditional forms that build structure and discipline, close-quarter control, and full-contact Sanda conditioning that proves it under pressure. Every module reinforces the next. Nothing is taught in isolation.
Traditional Forms & Weaponry
Master the foundational forms of Lama Pai — hand sets and traditional weaponry that build the whipping power, structure, and discipline the system is known for.
Learn More →Close-Quarter Combat & Tactics
Develop infighting precision and body alignment — explosive, compact power generation for controlling range when space collapses.
Learn More →Sanda & Full-Contact Conditioning
Test what you've built. Full-contact Sanda sparring and combat conditioning turn traditional technique into real, functional fighting ability.
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