Chow studied several types of martial arts as a young man. These styles most likely included: boxing, wrestling, jujutsu, and karate. Though he stood no more than 5’2” tall, he was well known for his powerful breaking techniques.
Chow's early years involved studying a variety of martial arts, including boxing, wrestling, jujutsu, and karate.  His height of 5'2" did not hinder him from developing impressive breaking techniques.