Perhaps the name implies that the techniques found in this form is meant to neutralize or "Tame" powerful attacks thus called "Taming The Tiger" where "Tiger" represents any powerful techniques from the adversary. If that's the case then I'd be happy to learn the applications of this form.
@sideslider Nice observation you got there man... In my opinion the kick is more of a dragon form because the so called Tiger Tail Kck is found in Shaolin and I'm not sure if there's a thing like it in Wudang. Maybe there is but with different name. In Shaolin, Tiger Tail Kick is a thrusting movement, not sweeping or hook.
by the way...both has internal and external cultivation...but all in all its all about cultivating your self to attain enlightement!!!the martial arts it is just to keep you healthy for the long hours of meditation and all those good stuff where you cultivate body and mind ,,guess the body bit will be the martial arts part!and also the martial arts were created in part because back then there were alot of bandits and monks from both religion(yes religion!) had to protect themselves~~peace
Wait by Hong Chuan you mean Hung Gar? The external fist style practiced by Wong Fei Hung? If so, than this Fu Hu Quan really has no connection to the one you learn in your school.
i know i must be stupid for asking this, but i'm a practitioner of shaolin northern style gong fu. I was wonder what is the exact difference between wudang and Shaolin styles. Wudang appears to be more fluid and a bit more graceful i suppose.
Wudang styles are internal and focus on the cultivation of NeiJin, which is Internal Power. Shaolin styles only use your external power, and focus on fast training and satisfying the people. That is why Shaolin is much better known than Wudang, because Daoism takes it the slow and steady way, while Shaolin relies on the fact that you train fast and are ready in no time, and look cool. This is why Wudang is more graceful, because we work much more than Shaolin (yes, I practice Wudang wushu.).
I wouldn't say he was Shaolin. It is true that he knew Shaolin Kung Fu, and was an expert in the Snake and White Crane styles. He was a Daoist monk, and he loved martial arts. When he came to Wudangshan, he saw a white crane and a snake fight, and he was inspired by this, so he created the first taolu from Neijiaquan, better known as Taijiquan, called Taijiquan 13 forms.
To the extent of my knowledge, this is how it happened. Perhaps I am wrong or inaccurate, but I'm sure Master Bing will correct what I have said next time he reviews the comments for his videos if I am wrong.
I read a bit more about it, and Zhang SanFeng's biography is pretty vague. So many people believe SanFeng was from Shaolin because his representation in JinYong's novel as a former Shaolin turned Daoist is extremely popular. The movie Tai Chi Master only served to enforce this image.
What? No. Zhang Sanfeng is a mystical character found in numerous wudang legends, and is attributed as found of a number of wudang systems, of which taiji quan is the most famous.
I thought the first Taijiquan system was developed by some former general in Chen village. Why is Chinese martial history so dang complicated?!?!?!!?!
@Bebopchiflow I'm sorry, but you need to educate yourself more about the difference between myth, history, and the common practice of falsely attributing lineages to legendary heroes before you call someone a liar. Don't be so rude. Get educated and then come back and talk.
For someone who comes right out to say they have nothing to do with Shaolin, you sure have some interesting opinions on it. I would suggest you look further into a subject before coming to a conclusion on it. Yes, I practice Shaolin and have done so for more than 16 years now. I'm wondering why my experience does not match your assertion.
@AndyRaslan just because Shaolin is popular doesn't mean it has no value. Yes, Shaolin has become a tourist attraction, but the training is still quite difficult. There are also levels of training, the showy guys are in the forefront, but there are others who practice qigong for health and vitality and also at the higher levels, there are some softer forms, the same as Omei Kung Fu and Wudang.
@AndyRaslan it's really not in the spirit of martial arts to brag that your style is better, especially if you do not know all there is to know about the other style.
That Fu Hu Quan (taming tiger form) is the Wudang Fu Hu Quan, the first taolu of Wudang Wushu, concieved to instruct monks to defend their temple from bandits. I don't know anything about Hong Quan, but it probably has no connection to Wudang.
this symbol is a typical taoism symbol means "yin" abd "yang", and it has been exists in chian for thousands years. I dont know why korea chooes this symbol for their flag.
Because taoism is also available and a strong tradition in Korea, just as chan/zen buddhism is. Korea even has kind of internal martial arts based on buddhism and taoism. Taekwondo is not the only Korean martial art, as you mmay know.
the original teakwondo is called taekkyon, and the army back then in korea used a style taken from taekkyon and the chinese snake style and made one called hwarang-do,, really nice style uses the kick and hands to confuse the enemy,
Your knowledge of kung fu is heavily influenced on Shaolin, especially Southern Shaolin. Northern kung fu is a rather different. Hakka styles like Southern mantis and Bak mai developed to be pratical for the South. Internal styles progress from soft to hard and external from hard to soft.
I have seen a few dozen wu dang clips on YouTube, and this is one of the best Wudang clips I have seen. Very clear and clean moves, appropriate background and sceney, and good camera angles.
I understand that. I was just curious because the Taming the Tiger form from Hung Gar has at least some tiger movements in it. Perhaps there ARE some in this one, and I just can't tell? Please enlighten me.
two things.First, Early animal forms did not have the specialized hand techniques that we have today , it is quite possible that this is one of those sets. second it says taming the tiger so it is quite possible that this is just a fist/boxing form that is not a tiger form. Just possibilities.
Actually, most of it is not modern wushu. The only technique that may be found in contemporary wushu is the inside crescent kick, spinning heel kick combo, and even that isn't seen too often in contemporary wushu competition forms compared with other kicks (and it's not in any of the learning forms). It is a common basic kicking combination in many traditional and modern styles from China, Japan, Korea, and just about everywhere else.
You're toally WRONG, Wudang Wushu is a traditional style, an internal martial art and this form that this master is performing in this video is called "FU HU QUAN" and it is the oldest form from Wudang Wushu, so therefor it is NOT made of modern Wushu as you think.
These kicks are quite different from long fist kicks. In fact, they have better spin and power than some wushu kicks LOL. Thanks to circular movement like in bagua and taiji.
@SunWuku since your taming the tiger,hence your not the tiger but in combat with the tiger. Perhaps this style is meant to be used agents tiger styles.
@SunWuku well hung gar has the metaphysical shape of the five animals and unlike other systems that use the animal names without the ying or shape. so most of the time apart from hung kuen you cannot see the animal shape. this reply is somewhat slow...
@SunWuku Many styles, particularly northern ones, will have forms with animal names but no literal imitative techniques. Often it refers to some particular desired mindset, for example.
@SunWuku the tiger is in it the whole time...you dont see it becouse its tamed...the tiger normally is strong and powerfull in every movement..but if you only practice youre tiger skills in this way..the movement will never be perfect...for the more you practice , the worse you will be able to get direction in your strikes...you will get a sloppy style . be able to controle the tiger & you will only become better in power & movement,when you practice...this is taming the tiger..
his movements are very smooth, well done. however, his tonglei (side kick) isn't good.
AnimaeLibera 1 month ago
Tiger form or not, I bet this guy can whop who ever asses on here that dont have anything positive to say!!!
americathefree2000 10 months ago
0:23 omg the smoothest sweep ive ever seen
Divinenite 11 months ago
you people need to learn real wudang gong fu!
onacix 1 year ago
what song is in the backround?
thejijjic 1 year ago
I learned this form in wudang.
was there last year in summer and learned it from master yuan (u can see vids of him here on youtube as well).
"Fo Hu Chuen" is this form called and this means: "the tiger beating fist" , so actually
its not a form in which u use tiger techniques its a form in which u use ur "fist" to beat the tiger.
that was the way master yuan explained me.
MrFighter1607 1 year ago
useless form...
guitarlearner89 1 year ago
@guitarlearner89 not useless at all, infact very useful
TheJohnkaz 1 year ago
ARGH IM SO PUMPED!
voltage17121712 1 year ago
Perhaps the name implies that the techniques found in this form is meant to neutralize or "Tame" powerful attacks thus called "Taming The Tiger" where "Tiger" represents any powerful techniques from the adversary. If that's the case then I'd be happy to learn the applications of this form.
lazaga777 1 year ago
isn't the sweep called a tiget tail or tiger hook sweep?
sideslider 1 year ago
@sideslider Nice observation you got there man... In my opinion the kick is more of a dragon form because the so called Tiger Tail Kck is found in Shaolin and I'm not sure if there's a thing like it in Wudang. Maybe there is but with different name. In Shaolin, Tiger Tail Kick is a thrusting movement, not sweeping or hook.
lazaga777 1 year ago
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isn't the sweep called a tiget tail or tiger hook sweep?
sideslider 1 year ago
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isn't the sweep called a tiget tail whip or tiger hook sweep?
sideslider 1 year ago
isn't the sweep called a tiget tail whip sweep?
sideslider 1 year ago
Wow I had the honor of Meeting this master personally and learning from him for 1 day ^_^ I will never forget.
1980theone 1 year ago
by the way...both has internal and external cultivation...but all in all its all about cultivating your self to attain enlightement!!!the martial arts it is just to keep you healthy for the long hours of meditation and all those good stuff where you cultivate body and mind ,,guess the body bit will be the martial arts part!and also the martial arts were created in part because back then there were alot of bandits and monks from both religion(yes religion!) had to protect themselves~~peace
drugyguy 2 years ago
hahahahahaaa omg you guys are ignorant!!!! shaolin buddhist, wudang taoism..thats all to it!!!
drugyguy 2 years ago 2
Wait by Hong Chuan you mean Hung Gar? The external fist style practiced by Wong Fei Hung? If so, than this Fu Hu Quan really has no connection to the one you learn in your school.
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
Beautiful form. :)
kenadra13 2 years ago 2
daoism :)
markohu 2 years ago
i know i must be stupid for asking this, but i'm a practitioner of shaolin northern style gong fu. I was wonder what is the exact difference between wudang and Shaolin styles. Wudang appears to be more fluid and a bit more graceful i suppose.
ShadowxVincent 2 years ago
Well, for first approximation the main difference is that Wudang has mostly internal styles. And of course Daoism:)
For second approximation: nothing. :)
kenadra13 2 years ago
Wudang styles are internal and focus on the cultivation of NeiJin, which is Internal Power. Shaolin styles only use your external power, and focus on fast training and satisfying the people. That is why Shaolin is much better known than Wudang, because Daoism takes it the slow and steady way, while Shaolin relies on the fact that you train fast and are ready in no time, and look cool. This is why Wudang is more graceful, because we work much more than Shaolin (yes, I practice Wudang wushu.).
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
The Creator of Taiji was from Shaolin wasn't he?
Zhang Sanfeng.. right?
AsianandBuddies 2 years ago
I wouldn't say he was Shaolin. It is true that he knew Shaolin Kung Fu, and was an expert in the Snake and White Crane styles. He was a Daoist monk, and he loved martial arts. When he came to Wudangshan, he saw a white crane and a snake fight, and he was inspired by this, so he created the first taolu from Neijiaquan, better known as Taijiquan, called Taijiquan 13 forms.
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
To the extent of my knowledge, this is how it happened. Perhaps I am wrong or inaccurate, but I'm sure Master Bing will correct what I have said next time he reviews the comments for his videos if I am wrong.
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
I read a bit more about it, and Zhang SanFeng's biography is pretty vague. So many people believe SanFeng was from Shaolin because his representation in JinYong's novel as a former Shaolin turned Daoist is extremely popular. The movie Tai Chi Master only served to enforce this image.
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
@AsianandBuddies
What? No. Zhang Sanfeng is a mystical character found in numerous wudang legends, and is attributed as found of a number of wudang systems, of which taiji quan is the most famous.
Taijiguy108 2 years ago
I thought the first Taijiquan system was developed by some former general in Chen village. Why is Chinese martial history so dang complicated?!?!?!!?!
drchango2010 2 years ago
It was developed in Chen village. That's where it can be historically traced. Zhang San Feng story is legend. Not the same as history.
Taijiguy108 2 years ago
@Taijiguy108 zhang san feng has a linage of disciples just like any other great kungfu master weather in the chen family or shaolin...
so what you said is not true at all and your just spreading lies
Bebopchiflow 1 year ago
@Bebopchiflow I'm sorry, but you need to educate yourself more about the difference between myth, history, and the common practice of falsely attributing lineages to legendary heroes before you call someone a liar. Don't be so rude. Get educated and then come back and talk.
Taijiguy108 1 year ago
For someone who comes right out to say they have nothing to do with Shaolin, you sure have some interesting opinions on it. I would suggest you look further into a subject before coming to a conclusion on it. Yes, I practice Shaolin and have done so for more than 16 years now. I'm wondering why my experience does not match your assertion.
hwyyhn 2 years ago
@AndyRaslan just because Shaolin is popular doesn't mean it has no value. Yes, Shaolin has become a tourist attraction, but the training is still quite difficult. There are also levels of training, the showy guys are in the forefront, but there are others who practice qigong for health and vitality and also at the higher levels, there are some softer forms, the same as Omei Kung Fu and Wudang.
waterIsis 1 year ago
@AndyRaslan it's really not in the spirit of martial arts to brag that your style is better, especially if you do not know all there is to know about the other style.
waterIsis 1 year ago
That's not the same Taming Tiger Form I learn in Hong Chuan but forms have many variations and it's possible they have different origins.
Roachpoacher 3 years ago
That Fu Hu Quan (taming tiger form) is the Wudang Fu Hu Quan, the first taolu of Wudang Wushu, concieved to instruct monks to defend their temple from bandits. I don't know anything about Hong Quan, but it probably has no connection to Wudang.
AndyRaslan 2 years ago
ain't skeered ;)
OneCloudMind 3 years ago
That's a very powerful form.. Nice job!!
lazaga777 3 years ago
this is basic training for wudang. this would be advanced for some schools
cheman1065 3 years ago
beautiful!
soccrroxmysox 3 years ago
wow! master bing has a good fu hu quan!
excellent!
forestrootshakyknees 3 years ago
What call that music?
kabuky1 3 years ago
One of my sifus just got back from the wudang temple not even a month ago and he's started teaching my school this form.
HojoOSanagi 3 years ago
that was amazing, the best ive seen for a while.
Is the Wudang club in korea?
curveleech 4 years ago
it is in china that synbol on t'garage is the symbol of bagua/baguazang a fundamental fighting form in wudang. :]
much respect.
Yarwer 4 years ago
its wu it means martial
jingwu42 3 years ago
why you think it's in korea????
magudodo 3 years ago
Cuz the symbol on looked on the
curveleech 3 years ago
garage door look abit like koreas flag, but Yarwer helped me with that.
(Double post due to accident.)
regards
curveleech 3 years ago
they are the bagua symbols
jingwu42 3 years ago
i know yeah . . . if you look at the entire comments - i said;
"it is in china that synbol on t'garage is the symbol of bagua/baguazang a fundamental fighting form in wudang. :]
much respect."
however, i didn't mean it meant "martial" thanks : ]
take care.
Yarwer 3 years ago
this symbol is a typical taoism symbol means "yin" abd "yang", and it has been exists in chian for thousands years. I dont know why korea chooes this symbol for their flag.
magudodo 3 years ago
Because taoism is also available and a strong tradition in Korea, just as chan/zen buddhism is. Korea even has kind of internal martial arts based on buddhism and taoism. Taekwondo is not the only Korean martial art, as you mmay know.
MaBu888 3 years ago
the original teakwondo is called taekkyon, and the army back then in korea used a style taken from taekkyon and the chinese snake style and made one called hwarang-do,, really nice style uses the kick and hands to confuse the enemy,
drugyguy 2 years ago
Internal, external. Just names. You can not have one without the other.
nagi85 4 years ago
so this is not from any Hakka style then?
I didnt know wu dang had external forms.
Stylisticly you can see its from wu dang - characteristic flowing movements and a soft power
very pretty
maXui 4 years ago
Your knowledge of kung fu is heavily influenced on Shaolin, especially Southern Shaolin. Northern kung fu is a rather different. Hakka styles like Southern mantis and Bak mai developed to be pratical for the South. Internal styles progress from soft to hard and external from hard to soft.
BritishRacingGreen 4 years ago
they don't! this is made up
BlaBlaWarrior 4 years ago
Beautiful,fluidity,viciousness,brutal.
swampghost 4 years ago
I have seen a few dozen wu dang clips on YouTube, and this is one of the best Wudang clips I have seen. Very clear and clean moves, appropriate background and sceney, and good camera angles.
Enerjen 4 years ago
wow what a beeeeutiful form
RezRaptor 4 years ago
grrrr im a tiger their you happy =P
sedaps98 4 years ago
I do not see any tiger in there at all.
SunWuku 4 years ago
it is called taming tiger form
wudangbing 4 years ago
I understand that. I was just curious because the Taming the Tiger form from Hung Gar has at least some tiger movements in it. Perhaps there ARE some in this one, and I just can't tell? Please enlighten me.
SunWuku 4 years ago
there is no any tiger movement in the form.
wudangbing 4 years ago
@wudangbing Uhh. YES THERE IS blindie. TONS!!!!
TexasSizzle 5 months ago
This form is not about imitating tiger movements, but about taming or suppressing an attacking tiger. Is that a good enough explanation?
BritishRacingGreen 4 years ago
two things.First, Early animal forms did not have the specialized hand techniques that we have today , it is quite possible that this is one of those sets. second it says taming the tiger so it is quite possible that this is just a fist/boxing form that is not a tiger form. Just possibilities.
tattooedmonk 4 years ago
you;re totally wrong if you beleive that wudang is tradional haha
BlaBlaWarrior 4 years ago
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this is a modern style of wudang ie made up! from the kicks it is obvious. china always make thing up! stop cheating ppl who know nothing idiots!
BlaBlaWarrior 4 years ago
Guess what pal, all forms and styles are made up by someone at sometime. DUH
tattooedmonk 4 years ago
well this is made up of modern wushu stuff. smart guy
BlaBlaWarrior 4 years ago
Actually, most of it is not modern wushu. The only technique that may be found in contemporary wushu is the inside crescent kick, spinning heel kick combo, and even that isn't seen too often in contemporary wushu competition forms compared with other kicks (and it's not in any of the learning forms). It is a common basic kicking combination in many traditional and modern styles from China, Japan, Korea, and just about everywhere else.
Bajifan 4 years ago
You're toally WRONG, Wudang Wushu is a traditional style, an internal martial art and this form that this master is performing in this video is called "FU HU QUAN" and it is the oldest form from Wudang Wushu, so therefor it is NOT made of modern Wushu as you think.
DreamfallS 4 years ago
This is Traditional Wudang Wushu, not Modern Wushu. I know, trust me
HoYanJian 3 years ago
Old or new, it's a good form :)
Bajifan 3 years ago
These kicks are quite different from long fist kicks. In fact, they have better spin and power than some wushu kicks LOL. Thanks to circular movement like in bagua and taiji.
MaBu888 3 years ago
@SunWuku since your taming the tiger,hence your not the tiger but in combat with the tiger. Perhaps this style is meant to be used agents tiger styles.
Namriu94 1 year ago
@SunWuku well hung gar has the metaphysical shape of the five animals and unlike other systems that use the animal names without the ying or shape. so most of the time apart from hung kuen you cannot see the animal shape. this reply is somewhat slow...
guada71 1 year ago
@SunWuku Many styles, particularly northern ones, will have forms with animal names but no literal imitative techniques. Often it refers to some particular desired mindset, for example.
Taijiguy108 1 year ago
@SunWuku It is's Tiger form. It's Taming Tiger Form.
mrmultifailking 9 months ago
@SunWuku the tiger is in it the whole time...you dont see it becouse its tamed...the tiger normally is strong and powerfull in every movement..but if you only practice youre tiger skills in this way..the movement will never be perfect...for the more you practice , the worse you will be able to get direction in your strikes...you will get a sloppy style . be able to controle the tiger & you will only become better in power & movement,when you practice...this is taming the tiger..
TheTinoTown 9 months ago
That is really impressive.
BritishRacingGreen 5 years ago
that was tight,i wish i could find a kungfu schol where i live!
kidchimonk 5 years ago