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 not a stylized art. It 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
Layered with Pak Mei precision and short-range body structure, Lama Boxing is tested — not theorized. Sanda sparring and conditioning ensure every form translates into real-world, full-contact application.
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, Pak Mei expertise, 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, short-range precision drawn from Pak Mei, 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 →Pak Mei Precision & Short-Range
Develop close-quarter control through Pak Mei body mechanics — explosive, compact power generation for when range collapses and precision matters most.
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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