Master Richard Tsim, born in Tian Jian, China, began his martial arts career at the age of five under Northern Shaolin and Tai Chi Master Lung Chi Cheung. He has taught Kung Fu (Wing Chun and Hung Gar) and Tai Chi (Ba Gua and Chi Gung) for over 30 years. He founded the 'Lau Kune Do' system in 1975. Since then the system has reached over one quarter of a million people. The LKD school stretches throughout the US and 6 other countries.

Sifu Tsim has been exposed to such high-level techniques as "Iron Palm" and "Iron Finger" training. Sifu Tsim also practices Taoist breathing techniques, Chinese herbal medicine, Qigong healing and meditation.