Tien Shan Pai is a northern style which originated in the Tien Shan mountains of northwestern China. It is well known in Taiwan as an effective fighting style. At the same time, it also contains graceful empty-hand and weapons forms stressing rhythm and "ing shou"--the demonstration of power accentuated by solid thuds made by the hands. Tien Shan Pai self-defense is characterized by attacks from the side coupled with multiple blocks, so that if one block fails, the second can cover. Footwork is considered essential to countering attacks; Tien Shan Pai focuses on low, steady steps to the side, along with swift "hidden" steps to trick the opponent.

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	Tien Shan Pai History Wang Chueh-Jen came from a rich family. His father, Wang Ting Yuen, was a well known Kung Fu Master in Szechuan province. Read more...
	Founding Legend of Tien Shan Pai Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu originated in the Xinjiang Province in Northwestern China. Legend has it that it was practiced by monks who lived in a temple nestled among the snow-capped peaks of the Tien Shan mountains. Read more...
	Supreme Master Wang Chueh-Jen When my teacher was young, he had many teachers. His father was a good martial artist and a wealthy man, so they hired the best instructors. Read more...
	Grandmaster Huang Chien-Liang Huang Chien-Liang is the 64th generation Grandmaster of the Tien Shan Pai style of Kuoshu (also known as Kung-Fu). For over two decades, he has worked to promote and advance Chinese martial arts... Read more...

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