Shaolin Tiger Palm: Rapid and Urgent Linked Attacks, Piercing and Blasting Attacks, Like a Tiger Descending from the Mountain, and a Hungry Tiger Catching a Sheep

Oct. 1, 2025, 3:48 p.m. Fitness

Shaolin Hulunwuji, belonging to the category of Tiger Style Palm, according to the "Shaolin Palm Manual", it is originated in the Song Dynasty, created by Fu Ju Monk after gathering eighteen martial arts masters from all over the country for a performance at Shaolin Temple. Its characteristics are: bold and sudden attacks, rapid and urgent linked attacks, piercing and blasting attacks, or pulling and sweeping, and then following up with a palm and then a grasp. Observing its appearance, it is like a tiger descending from the mountain, and seeing its appearance, it is like a hungry tiger grabbing a sheep. Throughout, it highlighted the tiger’s power. The technique featured a special style of palm and claw strikes, hence the name "Tiger Palm."

All dynasties of Shaolin monks regarded this style as a rare set of techniques that were not to be passed on, unless it was a sincere disciple and friend of the master. This is why Yongxiang Master's mind was open, he understood Buddhist principles, and practiced it to guide others, so he presented the true techniques of the Shaolin Tiger Palm to the public, hoping that future generations would inherit the style and tradition.

Preparation Post

Stand straight with feet apart, with the shoulders slightly wider than the feet; arms naturally hang down, with the five fingers touching together and resting between the sides of the pants; hands are clenched at the wrists, with the palms facing up, and eyes looking forward (Figure Preparation Post ①②).

Key points Head upright, chin slightly retracted, chest uplifted, shoulders retracted, abdomen contracted, two palms are close together, striving for naturalness.

1. Turning Hand Cannon

① Turn the body 90 degrees to the left, the right foot rises and steps forward, the left foot bends the knee and hooks upwards; both hands are motionless, eyes looking forward (Figure 1-①).

② The left foot steps forward and lands, bending the knee into a horse-stepping stance; simultaneously, the left palm changes into a palm and extends forward, the palm faces inward, the right hand extends downward and swings the back of the palm upwards to gently tap the inner side of the left palm, eyes looking forward (Figure 1-②).

Key points Agile stepping, forceful right palm strike.

2. Turning Hand Sweep

The right foot steps forward, bending the knee into a bow stance; simultaneously, the right palm changes into a palm and sweeps outward along the outside of the right arm, the palm faces upward, the palm directs forward, placed in front of the right knee, eyes looking at the palm (Figure 2).

Key points Agile stepping, the right bow stance is carried out simultaneously with the sweeping hand,.

3. Hungry Tiger Pounces on Food

The left foot steps forward, with the toes landing, bending the knee into a false stance; simultaneously, both palms sweep to either side, the five fingers slightly bent, and the palms face forward, eyes looking downwards (Figure 3).

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Key points Sweeping palms and kicking legs are carried out simultaneously, quick and powerful, the right leg supports firmly, the kick is forceful.

4. Jumping Step Puts Palm

Stand straight, the right foot steps to the left foot, bending the knees, and standing in a horse-stepping stance; simultaneously, the right palm changes into a palm and puts down to strike, the palm surface rests on top of the left knee, the palm eye looks inward, the left palm changes into a palm and pushes outwards, eyes looking to the right (Figure 4).

Key points Sweeping palms and kicking legs are carried out simultaneously, quick and powerful, the right leg supports firmly.

5. Turning Hand Circle

The body turns 90 degrees to the left, bending the knees and standing in a horse-stepping stance; simultaneously, the left palm changes into a palm and pulls back to the chest, the palm face up, the right palm sweeps around to the left to support the head, the palm eye looks to the left front (Figure 5).

Key points Quick turning, the left arm guarding and the right palm sweeping around simultaneously, the sweeping hand is forceful.

6. Black Dog Tries to Pull Up the Belly

① Stand straight, with the right foot as the axis, turn the body 270 degrees to the left, the left foot rises and steps forward, bending the knees into a horse-stepping stance; simultaneously, the right palm changes into a palm and pulls back to the left, the palm face up, the left palm extends downward and straightens the palm face, the palm face forward, eyes looking downwards (Figure 6-①).

② The body turns 90 degrees to the left, bending the knees and standing in a horse-stepping stance, the right palm is pulled back to the chest, the palm face up, the left palm pulls back and then pushes outwards to the left, the five fingers are slightly bent, eyes looking forward (Figure 6-②).

Key points Quick turning, the right palm gripping slightly higher than the right knee, pulling the palm back to push the palm simultaneously, the pushing palm is forceful, the reach of the outermost finger along the palm is strong.

7. Jumping Step Kicks Elbow

Stand straight, the right foot steps to the left foot, bending the knees and standing in a bow stance; simultaneously, the left elbow bends at the wrist and pulls back to the chest, the right palm changes into a palm and embraces the left elbow, then the left elbow is used to strike the elbow, eyes looking forward (Figure 7).

Key points Agile stepping, the palm strike is forceful, the left step is large, the weight shifts forward, the right foot palm remains on the ground sliding forward, still in a bow stance, the elbow strike is forceful, the reach of the elbow tip is strong.

8. Turning Hand Circle

The right foot steps forward, bending the knee and standing in a bow stance; simultaneously, the left palm changes into a palm and pulls back to the chest, the palm face up, the right palm sweeps around to the left to support the head, the palm eye looks to the left (Figure 8).

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9. Wild Bird Claws Branch

① The left foot steps forward, bending the knees and standing in a horse-stepping stance. Then, the right foot bends the knee and kicks upwards, supporting it; simultaneously, the right palm changes into a palm and puts down to strike, the palm face up, the palm faces inward, eyes looking downwards (Figure 9-①).

② The right foot pulls out from behind the right foot and steps forward to the left, supporting it, the left knee bends and raises, the left palm changes into a palm and pulls back to the chest, the palm face up, eyes looking to the right (Figure 9-②).

③ Continuous movement, continuous movement upwards, motionless upper limbs, then the left foot kicks downwards to the left, eyes looking down (Figure 9-③).

Key points Sweeping palms and kicking legs are carried out simultaneously, fast and powerful, the right leg supports firmly.

10. Sitting Mountain

The left foot steps to the left, bending the knees and standing in a horse-stepping stance; simultaneously, the left palm changes into a palm and puts down to strike, the palm eye looks inward, the right palm sweeps around to the left to support the head, the palm eye looks to the left (Figure 10).

Key points The sweeping palms and sweeping hands are coordinated, seeking naturalness, sitting mountain is stable.

Closing Post

Stand straight, the left foot and the right foot are aligned, standing in a straight stance, the two arms are lowered with their palms changed into palms resting on the sides of the pants, eyes looking forward (Figure 25).

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