The name “gojushiho” means 54 steps and many historians believe the kata is related to an article in the legendary Bubishi martial arts text, which chonicles the 54 steps of the black tiger. Granted, a black tiger is not a crane, but according to the Bubishi text, the 54 steps of the black tiger are actually movements to defend against and overcome a white crane’s attacks. The article claims the tiger used open-handed hook blocks and grabbing moves to disrupt the crane’s balance. The tiger also fights fire with fire in the Gojushiho kata; utilizing crane techniques such as the beak strike while delivering a front kick.