Master Leo Au Yeung Spotlight
Master Leo Au Yeung studied in Hong Kong under Grandmasters Ip Chun and Ip Ching, maintaining an authentic, unbroken lineage to the Ip Man family. With more than three decades specialising in Chinese martial arts and related disciplines, he blends tradition with modern performance demands.
His screen credits include serving as official fight choreographer on Ip Man (2008), The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010), and Ip Man: The Final Fight (2013), alongside ongoing work training professional stunt teams across Asia and the UK.
- Direct training lineage to the Ip Man family
- Wing Chun, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Hung Gar, Choi Li Fatt, Muay Thai, Muay Chaiya, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Systema, and Kickboxing
- Fight choreographer for Ip Man film series
- Workshops for students, stunt teams & organisations
Collaborating with international martial arts luminaries like Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Louis Fan Siu-wong, Yuen Biao, as well as Hong Kong cinema stars including Anthony Wong, Gillian Chung, and Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, he has built an impressive career.
His impact on martial arts cinema has gained recognition in the United Kingdom, with the BBC and UWE Bristol producing a documentary in 2016 titled “Mastering Wing Chun,” featuring Au Yeung. Additionally, his choreographic contributions extend to original films and TV series with Marvel Studios.
Wing Chun & action choreographer
Media Q&As, Podcasts, and Video Features
This page curates interviews and long-form conversations with Sifu Leo Au Yeung, known for his Wing Chun teaching in London and work on the Ip Man films. Use these references to explore his training background, approach to choreography, and views on Chinese martial arts.
Interviews & appearances (chronological)
| Year | Title | Outlet | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | Martial Journey Interview (Pt 1): Sifu Leo Au Yeung | YouTube (Martial Journey) | Video interview | Open |
| 2020s | Podcast #1: Sifu Fernandez interviews Sifu Leo Au Yeung | YouTube (WingTchunDo) | Video podcast | Open |
| 2019 | INTERVIEW: SIFU LEO AU YEUNG, Wing Chun Instructor for “Ip Man” | Kung Fu Drive-In Podcast | Podcast | Open |
| 2016 | KFMG Podcast S01 Ep04: Leo Au Yeung | Kung Fu Movie Guide | Podcast | Open |
| 2012 | Ip Man: Final Battle — Interview with Leo Au-Yeung | Mike Fury | Written Q&A | Open |
| 2011 | Interview with Action Director, Leo Au-Yeung | Jade Screen (via Mike Fury) | Magazine interview | Open |
| 2010s | Ip Man movie fight choreographer Leo Au Yeung — Part 1 | YouTube (Wing Chun Illustrated) | Video interview | Open |
| 2010s | Ip Man movie fight choreographer Leo Au Yeung — Part 2 | YouTube (Wing Chun Illustrated) | Video interview | Open |
| 2010 | Interview: Leo Au-Yeung | Far East Films | Written Q&A | Open |
| 2010 | Hong Kong Cinemagic: Interview with Leo Au-Yeung | HK Cinemagic (via Mike Fury) | Written Q&A | Open |