Tiger                   
                                                           

Tigers are known for the capacity of their flexible, powerful spine to pounce prey and to carry twice their own body weight. At the lower back the Ming Men meridian point "Life Gate" (Gate of Vitality) (Mysterious Gate) / DU4(GV 4), located below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, is developed, in this training, to mimic the tiger's explosive prowess. Clears heat; Regulates the Governing vessel; Tonifies the Kidneys; Benefits the lumbar spine. Spleen Chakra, 

 Sound is low, bass "growl". Palms are shaped as fully tensed, flexed open hand tiger palms.

Dead(weight) Jing Training

                        Stepping

                        "Throws Fit"

                        Came Out of Cave

                        Dive, Catch & Push Down

                        Fighting posture

Live Chi Training

                        Stare (eye of the tiger)

                        Grabs ( or Claw)

                        Dive

                        Reach

                        Spin

Shen Tien Chi

                        Left & Right  Tigers Dive

                        Turn Body & Dive (Return to Forest)

                        Left & Right Claw Out

                        Claw Out, Turn Body

                        (Chi goes up back & top of head

                        + up front to Tan Chung

                        + into arms 3 meridians )