The Northern Shao-Lin Long
Fist Kung Fu System originated from a Buddhist
Monastery called the Shao-Lin Temple. This
martial art system was refined at the Central
Kuo Su Institute by Great Grand Master Han,
Ching Tan. Essentially, Northern Shao-Lin Long
Fist encompasses traditional Martial Art
Exercises, Breathing/Meditation, Stances, Empty
Hand and Weapon Forms, Strikes & Kicks, Power &
Speed Training, Striking Zones, Fighting
Sequences, Theory and Application of Techniques.
Bei Shaolin
Chang Quan (Northern Shao-Lin Long
Fist) in Taiwan was mostly brought
in during 1949. The highly popular
Northern Shaolin Long Fist was
mostly taught by the Central Martial
Art Institute. The content of this
style includes Lian Bu Quan, Shi-Lu
Tan-Tui, Mai-Fu Quan, Cha Quan, and
San-Cai Jian. Northern Shaolin is a
school of martial art centered on
long-distance combat skills. Its
range of leg-extension is relatively
farther than other styles. It is a
style with open frame, clean-cut
movements, and tempo.
The master who had the most number and widest spread of pupils in Taiwan would be the Martial Zhuang Yuan (Champion of the National Level Imperial Exam) - Mr. Han Qing-Tang. Although Master Han passed away in 1979, his students carried on his spirit and art. Among his students, Wang Jian-Xu, Shen Mao-Hui, Jiang Chang-Gen, Tang Ke-Jie, and Meng Xian-Ming were called the "Han Men Wu Hu (Five Tigers of Han School)." In addition to the above masters, quite a few renowned masters have also taught Shaolin Chang Quan in Taiwan .
