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Fu Jow Pai (Chinese: 虎爪派, Cantonese Jyutping: Fu2 Zaau2 Pai3, Mandarin pinyin: Hǔ Zhǎo Pài, literally "Tiger Claw School", also "Tiger Claw System" or "Tiger Claw Style"), originally named "Hark Fu Moon" (Chinese: 黑虎門, Cantonese Jyutping: Hak1 Fu2 Mun4, Mandarin pinyin: Hēihǔmén, literally "Black Tiger School", also "Black Tiger System") is a Chinese martial art that has its origins in Hoy Hong Temple out of Tiger techniques of Five Animal Kung Fu, Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫).[2] The system "was modeled after the demeanor and fighting strategy of an attacking tiger. Techniques unique to Fu-Jow Pai are ripping, tearing, clawing and grasping applications."[3][4]
Also known as | Tiger Claw System |
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Focus | Striking, throwing, joint manipulation[1] |
Country of origin | China |
Creator | Unknown |
Famous practitioners | Wong Bill Hong |
Parenthood | Shaolin Kung Fu |
Lineage[3][5]
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Other key dates [3]
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Fu Jow Pai Grand Masters trained in the following additional styles:
In 1971, Wai Hong sponsored the first all open style full-contact kung fu tournament in the US and which became the model for future US full-contact tournaments.[citation needed][7] He also founded the Eastern United States Kung-Fu Federation, which he led for eight years.[8] Fu-Jow Pai has appeared in multiple movies, documentaries, and tournaments.[5][9]
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