Fu Jow Pai

Fu Jow Pai
虎爪派
Also known as Tiger Claw System
Focus Striking, Throw (grappling), Joint manipulation[1]
Country of origin China
Creator Unknown
Famous practitioners Wong Bill Hong
Parenthood Shaolin Kung Fu

Fu Jow Pai (Chinese: 虎爪派, Cantonese Jyutping: Fu2 Zaau2 Pai3, Mandarin pinyin: Hǔzhuǎpài, 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.[2] The system "was modeled after the demeanor and fighting strategy of an attacking tiger. The striking movements are lightning fast, agile and powerful. Techniques unique to Fu-Jow Pai are ripping, tearing, clawing and grasping applications."[3][4]

Influences

Lineage[3][5]
Anonymous Monk of Hoy Hong Temple ??-??
First Generation Grand Master Wong Bil Hong b.1841 d.1934
Late Grand Master Wong Moon Toy b.1907 d.1960
Grand Master Wai Hong b.1938
Other Key Dates [3]
1876 Wong Bil Hong begins studying Hark Fu Moon
1927 Wong Moon Toy begins studying Hark Fu Moon
1934 Wong Bil Hong renames the system Fu Jow Pai
1934 Wong Moon Toy arrives in New York City
1940 Wong Moon Toy started teaching Hung Gar[6]
1957 Chinese Youth Athletic Club formed for the instruction of Fu Jow Pai (private)
1960 Wai Hong becomes the successor of the system
1968 Chinese Youth Athletic Club becomes Fu Jow Pai Federation, opens to the public

Fu Jow Pai Grand Masters trained in the following additional styles:

Contributions

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.[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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky (2015). Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia. Lulu.com. ISBN 1-329-11942-8.
  2. ↑ "About the Fu-Jow Pai - Tiger Claw Kung Fu System". Fu Jow Pai Federation. Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  3. 1 2 3 Ng, Wai Hong (1979). The Heritage of FU-JOW PAI Tiger Claw. Fu-Jow Pai Federation.
  4. ↑ Francisco, Carlos (2006). "Following the Tiger's Path". Inside Kung-Fu. 34 (7): 62–66.
  5. 1 2 3 San Chuan, Hou Sheng (2006). "Synopsis of Tiger claws clan and Master NG Wai Hong (TRANSLATED)". New Martial Hero Magazine (15): 19–21.
  6. ↑ Lam Sai Wing Memorial Book, 1951
  7. 1 2 Ye, Yongkang (2006-08-26). "少林功夫 风靡世界 (Shaolin kung-fu taking the world by storm)". Qiao Bao. Archived from the original on November 4, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-21.
  8. ↑ "Sifu Chow bio -- Eastern U.S. Kung Fu Federation". Integrative Wing Chun. Retrieved 2007-05-30.
  9. ↑ Cater, Dave (1995). "Inside Kung-Fu Hall of Fame: Man of the Year". Inside Kung-Fu. 22 (2): 42–44.

Further reading

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