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Five Animals (Wu Xing) 五形拳
ChinaEast AsiaStrikingSouthern Chinese (Nanquan)Shaolin lineage
Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake and Dragon – the five animal concepts at the heart of Hung Gar and other southern styles, each training a different quality (bone, sinew, strength, qi, spirit).
Key characteristics
- Tiger – bones
- Crane – sinew
- Leopard – strength
- Snake – qi
- Dragon – spirit
Forms & curriculum
- Ng Ying Kuen
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Southern Shaolin legend |
| Family | Southern Chinese (Nanquan) |
| Type | Striking |
Where to learn
- Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy – Eddie Wu Kwong-yu – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Shanghai Jianquan Taijiquan Association – Shanghai, China
- Yongnian Wu (Hao) Style Association – Yongnian, Hebei, China
- South Shaolin Temple (Putian) – Jiulian Mountain, Putian, Fujian, China
- Quanzhou Shaolin Temple (Southern Shaolin) – Quanzhou, Fujian, China
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