What is Fu Jow Pai or kung fu tiger claw? how to train tiger claw?

Fu Jow Pai is the chinese synonym of Kung fu tiger claw.
In Chinese: 虎爪派, literally means "Tiger Claw System".
Originally named "Hark Fu Moon" which means Black Tiger Kung Fu System.
Tiger Claw kung fu origins in Hoy Hong Temple.
The tiger system "was modeled after the demeanor and fighting strategy of an attacking tiger. The striking movements are lightning fast, agile and powerful.

Tiger kung fu is one of the techniques found in Shaolin temple as many of traditional chinese martial arts, where skilled player of Tiger claw has strength and ferocity, speed and power fist and fingers.
But before we rehearse on Tiger Claw you must first rehearse the basic exercises such as stances and the steps and the method of punching, defense and kicking

Common Techniques which are unique to Fu-Jow Pai kung fu style are ripping, tearing, clawing and grasping applications."

There are basic exercises that must be mastered well before to specialize in a certain style
These exercises include five animals of shaolin boxing (* Snake * of Tiger * Dragon * Monkey and Crane)
These exercises require a long time and this depends on the player himself and the extent of its development, and then be able to specialize in the method that he wants
Learn the kata or the Form and its applications and then learns fighting it out with any other method
Tiger Claw and exercises rely on strength exercises fist and fingers


Clawing Jar training to enhancing fingers power.
from "shaolin.org"

Hold a jar using a tiger claw, and move it about. Add a cup of water each day. When the jar is full of water, add a cup of sand each day to increase the weight of the jar. Keep adding sand according to your endurance limit, or until the jar is full. Practice daily.
Fierce Tiger

An old picture showing Sifu Wong practicing “Clawing Jar”

The above are the methods to develop Tiger Claw Force. If you train diligently morning and evening for one or two years, you will certainly succeed. The biggest hindrance in force training is whether the student has perseverance. If you persevere and progress gradually kung fu tiger, tiger claw, tiger techniquesaccording to established methods, you will certainly succeed irrespective of what kind of force you attempt.

During the training process, the student must have sufficient “spirit” and “energy”. If the student is lacking in “spirit” and “energy” (i.e. mentally and physically weak), not only he will become tired easily but also harm himself physically and mentally. Students must realize this important point.

It is recommended that during the training period students drink one or two doses of “Concoction for Nourishing Energy and Nurturing Blood” every month. (The ingredients are provided in Chinese in the illustration.) He should also have sufficient sleep at night.

Second exercise: it is simple, Push exercise on fingers for 60 times in three sessions
Exercise III: Hit the hot sand or beans with fingers




Available courses to learn kung fu tiger claw style techniques and skills, all of them ranges from $20 up to $120.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 1 - BASIC WORKOUT & SELF-DEFENSE - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
The traditional strength training methods for hand, forearm & body development.
Clawing Jar training to enhancing fingers power.
TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 2 - TIGER CLAW BUDDHA HAND FORM, TIGER CLAW SABRE & WEAPON VS. WEAPON TECHNIQUES - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
The traditional Buddha form is taught & techniques are demonstrated.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 3 - TIGER CLAW CHI KUNG & TIGER AND CRANE 2-MAN FORMS - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
Teaches each side of the Tiger/Crane 2-man set as a single person form.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 4 - TIGER CLAW REAL IRON PALM TRAINING - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
The complete Fu Jow Iron Palm training is taught in detail.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 5 - THE MOVES OF THE TIGER - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
The movements of Fu Jow are taught & explained in detail. Devastating punches,...etc

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 6 - SHAOLIN BLACK TIGER FORM - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
This is the principle form of the entire Fu Jow system. All serious students of Fu Jow.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU 7 - SHAOLIN STAFF - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
Learn the staff form of the Southern Shaolin temple. Includes arm strengthening.

TIGER CLAW KUNG FU set 1-7 - MASTER TAK WAH ENG
All seven Tiger Claw Kung Fu videos for only $120 plus few shipping in the United States.

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