 Chan Sau Chung became a student of Gan Dak Hoi 耿德海 (Geng De Hai) when he was roughly 12 years old and has been practising ever since.Initially he was taught sanshou by Gan, however over time Gan began to teach him Da Sheng Pi Gua.Gan Dak Hoi had learned Pi Gua kung fu from his father, Master Gan Wing 耿榮貴.