Bak Hsing Choy Lee Fut is characterised by its flowing, flexible movements and the increased turn of the body used in the postures and execution of techniques, generating easy power from the turning movement and momentum of the opposite hand to the one which is striking. Slip attacking and the destabilising effect of blocking techniques on the opponent are trademarks of the Bak Hsing style.

For a hard style, Bak Hsing Choy Lee Fut is particularly relaxed and fluid in application, applying the principle of “mountain below, sky above” (stable foundation with a relaxed upper body).