The history of Shaolin Northern Tiger Kung Fu has been passed down through the ages without written
documents. Only few known facts are available regarding this art. Many believed that “Wong Bil Hong”
developed this system of Kung Fu. The root of this art can be traced in one of the Shaolin Temple located in
Shantung. This style of Kung Fu is also known as “Shantung Black Tiger”.

Shaolin Northern Tiger Kung Fu is known for its powerful claw and great external strength and agility. The
exercises of this art are designed to strengthen the back and the spine as well as the arms and forearms. Tiger
training produce tremendous strength in the bones, joints and tendons. It also develops extremely strong and
powerful stances, waist and endurance.

Techniques and methods of Shaolin Northern Tiger Kung Fu are simple and direct. The techniques are in
fairly large, wide and circular motions, much like a big cat swiping. The hand formation usually associated
with this art is the Tiger Claw. It is used to pull, twist, tear, or strike muscles from bones. Tiger Claw is also
used to separate tendons from the body. Other hand formations used in this art are Tiger Paw and Tiger Mouth.
These hand techniques are used in heavy palm blows, chopping gouging, ripping and tearing motions. The kicks
used in this art are powerful and straight.

Strong stances and fierce stepping contribute to the strength of the strikes. Footwork is designed to provide
a stable base to smash through the opponent. Movement is characterized by advancing straight forward into
the opponent. Shaolin Northern Tiger Kung Fu is known for its simplicity, directness and power. It relies upon
their explosive force delivered by their short snappy moves. Its techniques and methods are easily understood
with not a lot of strategic thinking or planning.

Through years of dedication and hard work, the Shaolin Northern Tiger Kung Fu student can achieve and learn
self-defense, self-confidence, flexibility, physical conditioning, concentration, and coordination. The student will
learn to show humility, courtesy, and humanitarian concern for all people. Also as a student of Shaolin Northern
Tiger Kung Fu, it is the student’s responsibility to conduct oneself with justice and righteousness towards all.