Fu Jow Pai (Chinese: 虎爪派, Tiger Claw Style), originally named Hark Fu Moon (Chinese: 黑虎門, Black Tiger System) is a Chinese martial art that originated in the Hoy Hong Temple of Guangdong, China, during the Qing dynasty. 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][1]
Influences
Lineage[3][5]
| Anonymous Monk of Hoy Hong Temple |
??-??
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| First Generation Grand Master Wong Bil Hong |
b.1841 d.1934
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| Late Grand Master Wong Moon Toy |
b.1907 d.1960
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| Grand Master Wai Hong |
b.1938
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Other key dates [3]
| 1876 |
Wong Bil Hong begins studying Hark Fu Moon
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| 1927 |
Wong Moon Toy begins studying Hark Fu Moon
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| 1934 |
Wong Bil Hong renames the system Fu Jow Pai
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| 1934 |
Wong Moon Toy arrives in New York City
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| 1940 |
Wong Moon Toy started teaching Hung Gar[6]
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| 1957 |
Chinese Youth Athletic Club formed for the instruction of Fu Jow Pai (private)
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| 1960 |
Wai Hong becomes the successor of the system
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| 1968 |
Chinese Youth Athletic Club becomes Fu Jow Pai Federation, opens to the public
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Fu Jow Pai Grand Masters trained in the following additional styles:
- Wong Bil Hong mastered Hung Gar under Wong Kei-Ying and his son, Wong Fei-Hung.
- Wong Moon Toy mastered Hung Gar under Lam Sai Wing + Wong Bil Hong and Mizongyi under Lau Chook Fung and Doon Yuk Ching before training in Hark Fu Moon with his uncle, Wong Bil Hong.
- Wai Hong also learned (most notably) Hung Gar, Mizongyi, Choy Lee Fut, and tai chi.[5][7]
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
- ^ a b c Crudelli, Chris (2008). The Way of the Warrior. Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 9781405337502.
- ^ Eng, P. (2018). Kung Fu Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Kung Fu - from Basic Kicks to Training and Tournaments. Tuttle Publishing.ISBN 9781462920181
- ^ a b c Ng, Wai Hong (1979). The Heritage of FU-JOW PAI Tiger Claw. Fu-Jow Pai Federation.
- ^ Francisco, Carlos (2006). "Following the Tiger's Path". Inside Kung Fu. 34 (7): 62–66.
- ^ a b c San Chuan, Hou Sheng (2006). "Synopsis of Tiger claws clan and Master NG Wai Hong (TRANSLATED)". New Martial Hero Magazine (15): 19–21.
- ^ Lam Sai Wing Memorial Book, 1951
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Sifu Chow bio -- Eastern U.S. Kung Fu Federation". Sifuchowwingchun.com. Integrative Wing Chun. Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-30.
- ^ Cater, Dave (1995). "Inside Kung-Fu Hall of Fame: Man of the Year". Inside Kung Fu. 22 (2): 42–44.
Further reading
- Ng, Wai Hong (1978). The Secret Iron Hands of Fu-Jow Pai. Fu-Jow Pai Federation.
- Ng, Wai Hong (2007). Fu-Jow Pai 50th Anniversary. Fu-Jow Pai Federation.