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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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- Kung Fu Science :: An Einstein Year Project
- A multimedia website exploring the science of kung fu. Martial arts expert Chris Crudelli demonstrates how to break wood and concrete with kung fu strikes, while physicist Michelle Cain uses physics to investigate how it works
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- British Kung Fu Association - Lau Gar Kung Fu
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- UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Schools,Clubs,Centres
- This the is the UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Assoc homepage. Simply introducing you to this wonderful art, you can follow the links to delve as deep as you dare! The UK Wing Chun Assoc has clubs and schools all over the UK. UK Wing Chun Association offers martial art clubs or self defence classes,wing chun
- "Kung Fu" (1972)
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hiucheekeong wrote...
Wushu is more an on exercise, competition and demonstration, kung fu more a deadly fighting skill.
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Posted June 23, 2009
LarryBass wrote...
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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Posted November 12, 2008
hesika wrote...
Thanks for this lens. That Kung Fu is not only a fight technique, but also a philosophy is very good shown in the "Matrix". "I only can show you the door, you're the one, who has to go through".
5 stars for this lens.
Posted July 17, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
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
Posted July 11, 2008
BYE!
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