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Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu

Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu is a martial arts system derived from Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu and Muay Thai that is intended to be practical and easy to learn system of self-defense. Iron Tiger focuses primarily on fast techniques that revolve around four attack areas - eyes, throat, groin, and knees. Since Iron Tiger is geared towards self-defense, most techniques are designed to be simple and effective and therefore lacks the flashy appeal that attracts many people to other martial art systems.

Richard Greenlee serves as the system's leader and chief martial arts expert. Greenlee has studied various martial art systems and has obtained the rank of Master 6th degree in Okinawa-Shorin-Ryu Karate. He currently owns and operates a Kung Fu school in Circleville, Ohio.


Comments (26)
1. 28-10-2008 19:26
 
So where did Richard learn Kung Fu?
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Skeptic
2. 10-11-2008 02:56
 
He learned Kung Fu in China. I know this because he is my grandfather and i live with him.
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3. 14-11-2008 02:21
 
Which Master specifically taught him and under what discipline? 
 
Please forgive my curiosity, I can't seem to find any information on him. Thanks in advance!
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Skeptic
4. 26-11-2008 14:07
 
Where is his school? Where can he be contacted?
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5. 30-12-2008 19:55
 
I have studied under Greenlee for over twenty years. He is the real deal.
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6. 13-01-2009 21:47
 
Again, can you please provide something to backup the lineage? I'm doing research on the evolution of martial arts in the United States. 
 
I'd like to cover this system in my research; unfortunately, with no data available it may not be possible.
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skeptic
7. 14-01-2009 13:11
 
He studied while in the Marine Corps during the vietnam era. His school is located in Circleville Ohio downtown and he has students who have their own schools open in Westerville Ohio, and another in Columbus Ohio. I studied with him from the age of 12 until i joined the military in 1989 and went off to Japan to study Ninpo under Toshiro Nagato. I am a fourth level black under the Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu Federation. Concerning Greenlee, If you look at the Soke ship council you will see where he was inducted as well as induction to the Marial Arts Hall of Fame. You may contact the GrandMaster in Circleville at any time.
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8. 14-01-2009 13:43
 
I can not find a listing for his school in Circleville. Can you give an address or phone #? 
 
Thanks
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9. 01-12-2009 01:06
 
I studied under MASTER FULLER in Houston. I have been active in training & teaching scence closing of our school. I am planing to open another school. Should I find Master Fuller in this matter or can I go through the Federation. GrandMaster Greenlee is on my black sash Douments & how can I get cecked for permotions to next level. Thank you for any help in this .
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10. 01-12-2009 13:24
 
Fuller teaches in the worthington ohio and columbus ohio areas to this day. Or atleast has schools there. I have Greenlee's address but will need to get permission from him before giving it out.
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11. 02-03-2010 17:53
 
I am a current student of Grandmaster Greenlee. I also train under Some of Grandmaster Greenlee's best students. Grandmaster Huffman 7th degree black in Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu and Master Instructor Miller 4th degree black in Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu. 
 
Grandmaster Greenlee and his primary instructors are excellent to learn from and very respectful with an open mind. 
 
I am currently developing a site for our school that will be more informative over the style and history. Come visit us at http://www.shaolinirontiger.com
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12. 31-05-2010 23:47
 
Robert Fuller is the one Richard was referring to. He had a school in Houston. He passed away last year. Greenlee trained in KungFu under a man named Sing Lee (he was called Iron Tiger by the Thais) who also trained Thai fighters in Thailand. . Greenlee was also the Golden Triangle Light Heavyweight Oriental kickboxing champion and had 12 successful title defenses before retiring from fighting. He trained in Okinawa in Shorin-Ryu under Shimabuku. Shimabuku introduced him to Lee who was teaching Shimabuku KungFu! There you go skeptic. The reason you didn't get any answers to your questions is because Greenlee is very humble and doesn't want or need to prove himself.
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13. 03-07-2010 02:57
 
GrandMaster Greenlee teaches kung fu (for the times being atm) at 5:45 pm Wednesday and at the same time on Sunday its in Circleville on that brick road. I train under Greenlee, He is a very good teacher, a living Grand Master.
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14. 14-09-2010 17:42
 
I too knew Master Fuller in Houston from 1980-1994 when I studied under him, I am very sad to find out that he has passed away since I have been searching for him the last five years. He was always a very influential person in my life.
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15. 14-10-2010 12:31
 
I studied under master Fuller in houston in 1982-85? I have been searching for him for the last 3 years. He was and is one of The greatest men I ever knew. He will be missed But Remembered well.
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16. 14-10-2010 12:37
 
Does anyone Know of a Legit Shaol lin instructor In the Kansas City Mo. area? I would prefer Iron Tiger? I Also met master Greenlee in Houaston at Tigers Den, Master Fullers School. He is A great instructor.
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17. 19-11-2010 20:19
 
Claiming the name of Shaolin is serious buisness. Can someone send me Greenlee's lineage all the way back to the temples in China? Please do not say 'A chinese guy taught him', as that does NOT count as a lineage. 
 
As for Shaolin schools in Kansas City, I am not sure if there even are any.
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18. 19-11-2010 20:30
 
Apparently my name can only be so long. As such, I'll put my lineage on this new message- 
 
Michael Kugler, 
Student of Grandmaster Edward Scott, 
Student of Ricky Anderson, 
Student of Wang Fu Yin
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19. 30-11-2010 10:13
 
I am also a stundent of grandmaster Scott now located in Lufkin TX I can claim the same linage
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20. 01-02-2011 02:37
 
This school is a scam its just like the ones in new york ( tiger schullman) dont listen to this guy! he'll SCAM you for your blackbelt!
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Mark
21. 01-02-2011 18:46
 
Interesting discussion Michael, very nice defense of Shaolin from our lineage. I am your teacher's brother, and one of the Eight Immortals under High Priest Anderson and Abbot Wang. Bless you and the students in Lufkin, with honor!
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22. 04-08-2011 06:53
 
i am an ex student of the wangs school of kung fu fighters now of the shalin temple first off ricky anderson claims to be 56 gen but the shoalin is only at 32 gen fighters second he claims wang yin is his master but wang yin is a fictional character from classic chinese litature also my master has seen what was taught to me and he says it is not traditional shoalin kung fu i got this from a monk of shaolin plus i have tryed to find this shoalin temple on mount wudang i have even ask people from china and they said there is no such thing as well as tryed to find it on the internet ricky and his his followers are the only ones who know of this temple
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23. 25-10-2011 21:55
 
Thank you, Brother, for your upholding of the Shaolin Code AND of your Gung Fu classmate! Also, thank you to both of my students, William Fortenberry and Michael Kugler. Unfortunately in this day and age of nay-sayers and skeptics, TRUE AND LEGITIMATE MARTIAL ARTISTS choose to remain hidden in THIS country because of the SAME attitudes given and shown to them by similar people, world-wide. In the documenraty, NEEDLE THOUGH BRICK,those masters and grandmasters are aware that because of the advent of Western culture, values, ethics, and society (or, lack of), traditional Gung Fu not only has suffered, but almost has become non-existent OUTSIDE of China. Neither I, nor my Gung Fu Brother, Grandmaster Michael Aronson, nor my students, Mr. Kugler and Mr. Fortenberry are gonna come forward to prove ANY type of legitimacy or lineage that we have. Often times, the best proof is not in the pudding, but in the EATING, thereof! As far as Master Greenlee or Fuller are concerned, I will say this: I spent previous years in the Houston area, and have heard of both the Tigers'Den, and both of the afore-mentioned gentleman whose legitimacy was in question. I cannot say that they are who they are, because I have never met either of them. What I will say is that I havent heard anything NEGATIVE about them OR their legitimacy or lineage. with that alone, they should be given the benefit of the doubt. 
 
Now, if there are those who wish to CONTINUE to delve into issues and the business of the Wudang/Shaolin Gung Fu Federation and that of the Wudang Temple Boxers of whom I and my classmate and our Brothers and our Teacher, High Priest Ricky E. Anderson represent, then may I suggest that you go onto either www.skf63.com OR www.master-tiger.com and see how you can schedule a one-on-one session with either of us OR ALL of us. That way you can step forward and be a little bit freer to express yourself...You will have NO DOUBTIN YOUR MIND AFTERWARDS THAT WE AREN'T THE "REAL DEAL". It seems the only thing that impresses the Western mentality these days. Zaijian, XieXie Nin
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24. 25-10-2011 22:05
 
Hello, Johnathan Dunn
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Grandmaster
25. 07-11-2011 05:27
 
I think the UFC has exposed all the mystical smoke and mirrors of "so called" traditionalists. Enough said!!!
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26. 04-03-2012 13:08
 
Everything in my lifetime of studying Martial Art's at a novice level over a period of exactly 1 decade began to finally emerge and culminate due to the opportunity to find what every student seeks, that is, the truth and integrity of learning a art. 
 
"Thank you Master Mollica" 
 
"Safe Journey's too you all". 
 
Sincerely, 
Randall
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