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Yes, they do. We just returned from China and were served it during a meal.

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Why did the ancient Chinese invent Kung Fu?

They didn't. kung fu came to China from India. A Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma brought kung fu with him when he Inmagrated to China.


Did Buddhist monks invent gymnastics in ancient China?

No. But legend has it that when Bodhidharma came to China in 517 CE he found the monks too weak to participate in meditation. He instructed them in excerxizes that later became Kung Fu.


When was lady fu hao born?

Lady Fu Hao was born around 1250 BCE during the Shang Dynasty in ancient China. She is known for her role as a military leader and a consort of King Wu Ding. Her tomb, discovered in 1976, provided significant insights into her life and the culture of the time.


Who discovered fu haos tomb?

Fu Hao's tomb was discovered in 1976 by a team of archaeologists led by Chen Mengjia in the Yin Ruins near Anyang, China. Fu Hao was a prominent figure during the Shang Dynasty, known for her role as a military leader and a priestess. The tomb contained numerous artifacts, including bronze vessels, jade, and weapons, which provided significant insights into Shang Dynasty culture and burial practices.


Did china invent Kung Fu?

Tradition is that kung fu was developed in China. The Bodhidharma is believed to have created it to teach the Shoalin Monks. Since he was from India, it is believed he combined the arts he learned there with new insights.Second answer:The indigenous martial arts that normally fall under the umbrella term "kung fu" were indeed created in China. However, they developed independently of South Asian fighting arts. The legend of Bodhidharma teaching medicinal breathing and stretching exercises to the monks comes from the 17th-century. Stan Henning has shown in his paper "Ignorance, Legend and Taijiquan" that the idea of the Zen patriarch teaching the monks boxing didn't come about until the 20th-century.For a broad overview of Shaolin martial history, see Prof. Shahar's book The Shaolin Monastery (2008).