The Tiger is the lord of the physical realm. It is the King of the Animals (Chinese did not know of Lions until about 10 centuries ago and used the Tiger as the King of Animals), king of the mountain.

The tigers natural, easy fluidity hides its ferocious power and dominance. Armed with deadly claws, sharp and strong jaws, the Tiger style is one of Simplicity, Directness and Power. Very simple, honest and direct strategies valuing truth, honor and justice above all.

Dominating, controlling, powerful, frontal, larger than life, Tigers rely upon their size and the explosive force delivered by their short, thick muscles, clarity of mind, rightness and purity of spirit to achieve their needs and wants.

NOTE - There were 8 different Tigers in existence before last century http://www.tiger.to/aft/index.htm

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The Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)
The South China Tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis)
The Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris)
The Indochinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti)
The Javan Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica)*
The Caspian Tiger (Panthera tigris virgata)*
The Bali Tiger (Panthera tigris balica)*

Three of the Tiger Familys are now extinct and there are only some 10,000 tigers left in the world, both in the wild and in zoo's. It seems that the three main reason for killing tigers are;

For Trophies
For Fashion, clothing and decorations
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Make your own thoughts about that next time you buy an 'interesting' animal product. For more information on Tigers i recommend you go to; http://www.tiger.to/aft/index.html

Strategy

The Tiger does not need to defend, it is the ultimate predator. It has no evasion techniques, no blocking or defence. In any confrontation it leaps into attack going for the quick and direct resolution of the conflict.

The Tiger uses any simple and direct approach. It's techniques and methods are easily understood with not a lot of strategic thinking or planning; and absolutely no preparation. The Tiger is purely reactive. Either the world is OK or the Tiger will do something immediate and sudden.

Techniques

Yang - Round punches and kicks (Tiger Tail, Roundhouse, Whirlwind) with, round, downward clawing techniques, including the famous Tiger Claw (hu zhua) technique from which whole styles have developed. The techniques are in fairly large, wide and circular motions, much like a big cat swiping.

The back legs of a Tiger are powerful and lend themselves to straight kicks, knees and Axe kicks.

Yin - Digging the claws in to the meat and separating tendons, muscles from bones with pulls, twist, tears, or strikes.

The Tiger has also a playful side that may seem to be wanton but serves to prepare it's young for real life.

Forms

There are a number of Tiger forms in Liang-I Shaolin Kung Fu including;

The War Tiger (Sparring Form)
Tiger and Crane (Wu Shu form)
Golden Lion (beginners form)
Resting Tiger (Isometric Form)
The Tigers Pride (2 Person form)
The Tigers Claw (Weaponry - Trident)
The Tigers Tooth (Weaponry - Broad Sword and Shield)
The Wise Tiger (Tai Chi style form)
The Tigers Eye (Multiple Attacker form)
In Life

You are a Tiger if you prefer immediate action, clear solutions and paths. In a group situation you would prefer to lead and define the direction. Your main tools for this would be linear logic and information together with a good dose of instinct and intuition (gut feel). You may have problems appreciating slower less direct actions by other people, you will have great problems if there is another Tiger in the Group (especially if you or this person are passive aggressively inclined) and may not have the scope for planning, visioning and problem solving.

You are best in emergencies where action is needed now, when a quick, effective solution is best and a long drawn out plan or discussion not possible. When immediate self, family or friends safety are threatened. You are also best when you go with your instinct, just consider consequences and compassion!

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