Master Paul Koh is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading Kung Fu teachers. He has dedicated his life to the study of this ancient Chinese art form, immersing himself in Chinese language and culture since his early teens. He is one of the only major advocates for preserving and promoting this cultural art which, despite being frequently overshadowed today by popular fads, is a timeless and ever-evolving art that goes far beyond a punch and kick.

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With over 40 years of experience, Master Koh has extensively trained with world-renowned Kung Fu masters in 洪家拳 Hung Gar Tiger Crane and 虎爪派 Fu Jow Pai Tiger Claw Kung Fu. His teachers are both top disciples of Grandmaster Wai Hong, Master Tony Lau and Master Tak Wah Eng.

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He has expertise in classical Chinese weaponry and in traditional Southern lion dancing. Master Koh is not only a martial artist who has dedicated countless hours, days, months and years to the study of his discipline, he is also a true educator, mentor and motivator. He has taught thousands of students and currently maintains a martial art training hall in NYC Chinatown. His knowledge of Kung Fu goes far beyond the physical execution or application of a technique, and extends to the historical and cultural background of Chinese martial arts, as well as the deep philosophical bedrock upon which this art form depends. These qualities, combined with an ability to speak and write clearly and eloquently, make Master Koh a unique phenomenon in the martial arts world. 

 

In addition to studying, researching and teaching the Chinese martial arts for nearly four decades, Master Koh is an accomplished author, having written several previous texts on the art of Kung Fu, as well as having published many articles in various martial art magazines throughout the years. He currently serves as martial arts consultant on a mystery novel series published by Soho Press and written by John Shen Yen Nee (former executive at DC Comics and Marvel Comics) and SJ Rozan (author of 18 novels, Edgar Award winner). The first novel, "The Murder of Mr. Ma," was released in early 2024, and Master Koh’s work was hailed by reviewers for his “incredibly orchestrated fight scenes” and “absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts.”

 

In 2018, Master Koh launched Kung Fu In A Minute, a unique approach to documenting, promoting and preserving the traditional skills, attitudes, traditions and practice of the art of Kung Fu. Through Kung Fu In A Minute, he has published 15 titles with more forthcoming. The Kung Fu in a Minute library of videos, articles and manuals will further promote, preserve and protect this ancient art form.