Kung Fu
Kung fu and wushu are popular terms that have become synonymous with Chinese martial arts. However, the Chinese terms kung fu and wushu have very distinct connotations. Each term can describe different martial arts traditions and can also be used in a context without referencing martial arts. Colloquially, kung fu (or gong fu) alludes to any individual accomplishment or cultivated skill. In contrast, wushu is a more precise term that refers to general martial activities. The term wushu has also become the name for a modern sport similar to gymnastics involving the performance of adapted Chinese bare-handed and weapons forms judged to a set of contemporary aesthetic criteria for points.
The origins of Chinese martial arts are traced to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. Hand to hand combat and weapons practice were important components in the training of Chinese soldiers. From this beginning, Chinese martial arts proceeded to incorporate different philosophies and ideas into its practice - expanding its purpose from self-defense to health and finally as method of self cultivation. In return, influence of martial arts ideals can be found in poetry, fiction and film.
Chinese martial arts is now an integral element of Chinese culture. According to legend, the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi, traditional date of ascension to the throne, 2698 B.C.) introduced the earliest forms of martial arts to China. The Yellow Emperor is described as a famous general who, before becoming China's leader, wrote lengthy treatises on medicine, astrology and the martial arts. He allegedly developed the practice of jiao di or horn-butting and utilized it in war. Regardless of these legends, jiao di evolved during the Zhou Dynasty (2nd millennium B.C.) into a combat wrestling system called jiao li, the practice of which in the Zhou Dynasty was recorded in the Classic of Rites. This combat system included techniques such as strikes, throws, joint manipulation, and pressure point attacks. Jiao li became a sport during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 207 B.C.). Jiao li eventually became known as shuai jiao, its modern form.

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As a martial art, kung fu can be traced to the Chou dynasty (1111-255 BC) and even earlier. As exercise it was practiced by the Taoists in the 5th century BC.
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- hiucheekeong hiucheekeong Jun 23, 2009 @ 1:49 am
- Wushu is more an on exercise, competition and demonstration, kung fu more a deadly fighting skill.
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- LarryBass LarryBass Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
- Great lens here Hillandglen! Your subject is well covered and the vids add even more reality of this art, to your written words. The only way I can see to improve your lens a notch, would be to mention Bruce Lee, the KING of Kung Fu, a little more than once, only... :-) I've lensrolled this lens too. I dig it.
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- beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Jul 11, 2008 @ 12:22 am
- when I was a kid, I used to dream to become a Kung Fu master, but it end up me studying kick boxing ^__^ I am very amazing of this fighting techniques. 5* from a fan
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