Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su is the name of the system developed by Grandmaster Alan Lee. The definition of Kung-Fu Wu-Su is multi-faceted. Technically, "Kung-Fu Wu-Su" means a person possessing disciplined techniques and skills in martial arts with or without weapons. Broken down, kung (gōng, ) means "discipline", fu (fū, ) means "person"; hence, a disciplined person. Wu (wŭ, ) means "martial", su (shù, ) means "technique" or "skill"–hence, "martial skill". Its ultimate definition becomes even more profound, in that Kung-Fu Wu-Su is truly the harmonious blending of body, mind and spirit in order to become a better person and live a better life.

Students of Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su become disciplined in the proper execution of martial art techniques through repetition, practice, focus and concentration. This is very similar to learning multiplication tables in the second grade.

Not only does one become disciplined in martial art techniques, but also in principles of self-defense, meditation, breathing and internal cultivation. These disciplines become priceless assets throughout ones life. An individual can take them into his/her professional, academic and social activities. Thus these skills become a part of the self: a way of being.

It is for this reason that, for some, Chinese Kung-Fu Wu-Su begins as a curious interest in the martial arts which ultimately evolves into a way of life.