Strike the Tiger 打虎勢
Dǎ hǔ shì
How to do it
Turn and step into a bow stance; one fist circles up in front of the forehead while the other fist rests in front of the abdomen, fist-eyes facing – as if holding a tiger down.
Step by step
- Turn and step into a bow stance
- Circle both hands down and around
- The upper fist rises in front of the forehead
- The lower fist rests in front of the abdomen
Breathing
Exhale into the final posture.
Health focus
Waist rotation and stance strength.
Common mistakes
- Fists clenched hard
- Leaning
Martial meaning
Holds or strikes an opponent pressing forward.
How it varies between styles
| Yang | Left and right versions. |
|---|---|
| Wu | 'Step Back Hit Tiger Posture'. |
| Sun | 'Subdue tiger'. |
| Seated | One fist to the forehead, the other at the belly, turning the waist. |
Where it appears
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 46: Left Strike Tiger
- Yang Family Traditional 103 Form – step 47: Right Strike Tiger
- Wu Jianquan 108 Long Form – step 45: Step Back Hit Tiger Posture
- Sun Style 73 Competition Form – step 36: Diagonal Subdue Tiger (Strike Tiger)
Animated 2D guide (front view). The highlighted leg carries the weight, the faint trails show the path of the hands, and the cue at the top suggests the breath.
Video demonstrations 影片
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Move slowly, keep the knees soft and over the toes, and stay within a comfortable range. Every movement can be adapted for a chair.