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Template:Pp Template:Short description Template:More citations needed Template:Infobox martial art Template:Chinese martial arts Black Tiger Fist (Template:Lang-zh) is a northern Chinese martial art originating in Henan Province.<ref name="Crudelli_110">Template:Cite book</ref>

Origins

The style is believed to have originated sometime around the 10th century.<ref name="Crudelli_110"/> The traditional lineage of the system begins with master Wang Zhenyuan in the late nineteenth-century; but the style was originally formed at the Shaolin Temple in Henan before being transferred to Wang.Template:CnThe style was then passed from Wang Zhenyuan to Wang Zijiu to Wang Zhixiao (1862–1948).Template:Cn

Techniques

The Black Tiger style is characterised by its extensive footwork, acrobatic kicks, low, wide stances, and unique fist position (where the thumb is curled in the same manner as the other fingers, rather than wrapped around them).<ref name="Crudelli_110"/>Template:Additional citations needed

The Black Tiger style's fighting mentality is to use these sweeps and kicks by acrobatic movements, with the purpose of overwhelming the opponent before they are able to attack.<ref name="Crudelli_110"/>

The style places emphasis on developing physical power and focus on fitness, rather than on internal aspects. Iron palm training is central to this style.<ref name="Crudelli_110"/>