ABOUT
FIST OF DARKNESS THE ETERNAL BLACK TIGER, SPIRIT OF THE GATE (長生黑虎，門魂) In this course, disciples are introduced to the Haak Fu Mun (黑虎門 – Black Tiger Gate), a fierce Hakka tradition known for its raw power, endurance, and close-range ferocity. The Black Tiger represents not only clawing strength and explosive force but also the discipline of patience, silence, and sudden attack. Rooted in the Southern Hakka spirit, Haak Fu Mun emphasizes short-bridge combat, bone power (gwaat lihk 骨力), and internal breathing (hei gung 氣功). Students will learn how to channel both darkness and light, embodying the Black Tiger’s roar hidden within stillness. ✅ What You Will Learn ✔️ Foundations of Haak Fu Mun Historical roots of the Black Tiger Gate in Hakka martial arts Symbolism of the Black Tiger in Southern tradition ✔️ Tiger Claw and Bone Power (Fu Jáau 虎爪, Gwāt Lihk 骨力) Training clawing energy for tearing, gripping, and control Developing bone alignment for shocking force ✔️ Key Stances and Structures (Ma Bo 馬步) Unique stances of the Black Tiger Gate for rooted power Balance between rooted stillness and sudden movement ✔️ Forms and Combat Sequences (Kyùhn Faat 拳法) Introduction to foundational Black Tiger forms Practical applications for close-range combat ✔️ Breath and Internal Work (Hei Gung 氣功) Black Tiger-specific breathing methods for stamina and ferocity Cultivation of nei gung 內功 for inner strength ✔️ Combat Strategy and Spirit Applying ferocity with discipline and sudden explosiveness Tactical concepts: close-range dominance, overwhelming strikes, endurance under pressure ✔️ Lineage Transmission Preservation of the Black Tiger Gate within closed-door discipleship Responsibilities of disciples in carrying this hidden power forward ✔️ Philosophy of the Black Tiger Darkness as a symbol of patience, silence, and hidden strength Cultivating the sam 心 (heart-mind) to embody the Black Tiger spirit