So no matter who you are Yau Hawk Tao will suite you - thats part of its dynamic nature. Firstly the concept of 'Yau'. Secondly, the singleness of its purpose. It is purely a self defense system, not a combination of self defense and competition styles. Thirdly, the positive style of Yau Hawk Tao.
Many disciplines compromise in their movements.
Some styles are merely staccato with rigid form, whereas Yau Hawk Tao is highly effective because there is no negative or interupted movements. Do are based on a linear attack and defense using force against force. Master Lam has done many martial arts. Yau Hawk Tao is a totally new art. It is not a hybrid of other arts.