The true origin of TIGER CLAW (Fu Jow Pai) is shrouded in mystery. It is written that about 110 years ago two kung fu instructors met in the courtyard of Hoy Hong Temple to fight a duel. Before either of them could inflict injury, they were thrown apart by an elderly monk who invited them into the temple to discuss their dispute. Astounded by the old monk's power they forgot their differences and asked to be the monk's students.

One of the men, Wong Bil Hong, was taught the Hark Fu Moon (Black Tiger) system. The style was brought to New York by his nephew, Wong Moon Toy, who was the instructor of Grandmaster Wai Hong.