 The group was founded in 2003 by mixed martial artist Marquez Sangiao.Sangiao was also head coach of the Cordillera chapter in Baguio for Wushu, and a seasoned martial artist with past experience in kickboxing, taekwondo, and Jiu-Jitsu as well as a martial arts instructor at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and a coach for Wushu at the University of the Cordilleras in Baguio City.Team Lakay fighters use a distinctive style which has its roots in Wushu Sanshou.