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Kung Fu

This ancient martial art spread across China and all of Asia. It has contributed to the rich history of China and the other martial arts.

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How dangerous is Wing Chun compared to other styles or systems?

Wing Chun is not inherently more or less dangerous than other martial arts styles or systems. The effectiveness of any martial art or self-defense system depends more on the practitioner's skill level, training, and application in real-life situations. It is always advisable to choose a style that aligns with your goals and interests, and to train diligently to become proficient in it.

Does Stephen chow know kung-fu?

Yes, Stephen Chow studies a Chinese form of martial arts known as Wing Chun.

What is Kung Fu used for?

It depends on what time period we are talking about. During most of dynastic China (11th c. BCE - 20th c. CE), the martial arts, in this case skill with military weapons like spears, bows, and swords, were used with the expressed purpose of killing soldiers on the battlefield. Boxing and wrestling had no practical use in warfare for two reasons: 1) soldiers fought in tight formations with weapons; and 2) punching and kicking would have no effect on men wearing armor. Unarmed fighting was primarily used to help prepare soldiers for weapons training and to keep their bodies fit between battles. Men who had been conscripted later returned to their lives and used the skills that they had learned to defend themselves and their families. The number of people living in the civilian population who knew martial arts fluctuated over the centuries. This number was usually at its highest during times of war and lowest during times of peace. It was during the Song Dynasty (10th - 13th c. CE) when circus-like displays of martial skill-e.g., wrestling and mock sword duels-became a popular form of spectator entertainment. This influenced depictions of martial arts in stage plays in later dynasties. Barring Confucian archery, the martial arts were not looked upon as a type of self-cultivation until the 19th century. China had used guns in warfare from at least the 13th century; however, the advanced firepower that European forces introduced in the 19th century made boxing and traditional military weapons obsolete. Just like scholars who could not gain government positions came to look upon their studies as a form of self-cultivation, so too did the practitioners of Chinese martial arts who could no longer use it on the battlefield. During the mid-20th century, martial arts entered the realm of sports with the inception of competitive forms competitions. The Communists encouraged these sporting events because they satiated the people's need for martial expression, while also redirecting any restlessness that might pose a threat to the government towards physical training. In conclusion, martial arts were used for killing, self-dense, entertainment, self-cultivation, and sport over the centuries.

For a more detailed explanation, see the book Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century (2012) by Prof. Peter Lorge.

Is there a horse style Kung Fu?

Yes, If there is an animal then they is a Kung Fu style behind it.

What is a kung fu school called?

It Mandarin Chinese it is "Guan" (館). It is also commonly referred to as a "Kwoon" in Cantonese.

Who was the first Kung Fu warrior?

No one is certain and never will be. However, legend says that it was developed by an Indian Prince that was teaching at a Buddhist Temple in China, and became the Bodhidharma.

How do you write kung-fu in Chinese?

Taekwondo --> 跆拳道 tai(2) quan(2) dao(4)

How many levels are the in Kung Fu?

{| |- | The number of levels varies from school to school and style to style. They are usually divided into two categories, those before blackbelt and those after. In kung fu there are usually few levels, while in karate there are 10 ranks of blackbelt. The kyu levels vary from four to 12 or even 15. |}

Can you learn Kung Fu from books?

You can imitate the moves from kung fu movies or online instructional videos. However, you should seek out a teacher in order to learn the details of breathing, body weight distribution, body alignment, and footwork in order to effectively use it. Also, training with other people gives you sparring experience. Remember, your shadow doesn't hit back.

When is ook and gluk jr Kung Fu cavekids in outer space coming out?

id say in 2016, after the captain underpants series is over.

Does Kung Fu has belts?

Each kung fu place has a different ranking system (well, some are the same). The things they have in common though are that white belt is always first and black is always last. At different schools the belt color order are a little different. There is no way to tell you all of the different ways kung fu ranks the belts. I can tell you that my kung fu class starts with white, yellow, orange, green, blue...

Who is invented Kung Fu and karate?

Tradition is that kung fu was developed in China in the temples. The Bodhidharma 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:

No, Shaolin monks did not create martial arts. In fact, martial arts predate Buddhism (and even religious Daoism) in China by many centuries. The martial arts arose from battles between early people who transformed hunting tools like spears and bows into weapons of war. For most of dynastic China (11th c. BCE - 20th c. CE), military weapons like spears, bows, and swords were used with the expressed purpose of killing soldiers in battle. This emphasis on killing violates the Buddhist precepts against taking life. Most importantly, it is questionable whether the religiously devout monks of Shaolin, which is traditionally associated with the Chan School of Buddhism, ever practiced martial arts at all. Prof. Meir Shahar notes that Shaolin originally took up military weapons in an effort to protect their rich monastery against mountain bandits. They even gained a certain amount of notoriety during the 7th century when they helped future Tang Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) defeat his enemies, thus allowing his family to found the Tang Dynasty. However, Prof. Peter Lorge suggests that the "monks" who took part in these and later battles during the Ming Dynasty were actually violent men skilled in martial arts who actually dressed as monks to avoid the law or military conscription. It is known that various dynasties had problems with people pretending to be monks. This eventually led to them issuing "ordination certificates" to authenticate a person's monkhood. It is also known that the monks who took part in Ming dynasty battles with Japanese pirates did some very questionable things, like killing an unarmed woman with an iron staff. That doesn't sound like something that a religiously devout Buddhist monk would ever do. These imposter monks were therefore most likely some type of security force hired by the more devote community to protect its interest and to help the dynasty whenever necessary.

For a broad overview of Shaolin martial history see The Shaolin Monastery (2008) by Prof. Meir Shahar. For a concise overview of Chinese martial arts history and a rebuttal to Shahar's claims, see Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century (2012) by Prof. Peter Lorge.

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No, Shaolin monks did not create martial arts. In fact, martial arts predate Buddhism (and even religious Daoism) in China by many centuries. The martial arts arose from battles between early people who transformed hunting tools like spears and bows into weapons of war. For most of dynastic China (11th c. BCE - 20th c. CE), military weapons like spears, bows, and swords were used with the expressed purpose of killing soldiers in battle. This emphasis on killing violates the Buddhist precepts against taking life. Most importantly, it is questionable whether the religiously devout monks of Shaolin, which is traditionally associated with the Chan School of Buddhism, ever practiced martial arts at all. Prof. Meir Shahar notes that Shaolin originally took up military weapons in an effort to protect their rich monastery against mountain bandits. They even gained a certain amount of notoriety during the 7th century when they helped future Tang Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) defeat his enemies, thus allowing his family to found the Tang Dynasty. However, Prof. Peter Lorge suggests that the "monks" who took part in these and later battles during the Ming Dynasty were actually violent men skilled in martial arts who actually dressed as monks to avoid the law or military conscription. It is known that various dynasties had problems with people pretending to be monks. This eventually led to them issuing "ordination certificates" to authenticate a person's monkhood. It is also known that the monks who took part in Ming dynasty battles with Japanese pirates did some very questionable things, like killing an unarmed woman with an iron staff. That doesn't sound like something that a religiously devout Buddhist monk would ever do. These imposter monks were therefore most likely some type of security force hired by the more devote community to protect its interest and to help the dynasty whenever necessary.

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 The Shaolin Monastery (2008) by Prof. Meir Shahar. For a concise overview of Chinese martial arts history and a rebuttal to Shahar's claims, see Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century (2012) by Prof. Peter Lorge. See also my paper "A Venerated Forgery: The Daoist Origins of Shaolin's Famous Yijin Jing Manual."

Which wushu style is best for tall people?

wing chun is a close combat fighting style made by master ip, it based on hand movements and fist attacks long arms would do very well in this , but it is one of the hardest kung fu styles to master.

Wing Chun was created for little people, it was created by a little woman to deal with bigger men... therefore it is more aptly suited to those trying to deal with those long-armed people. It's about leverage- the shorter the lever, the better the wing chun--the shorter the arm the more powerful the lever--the same is true of southern (and to a lesser degree) northern mantis kung fu styles.

Wing chun only has 3 hand forms, all of which involve very little complexity in the lower body--ie it's somewhat easier to grasp when there are fewer things to focus on, such as swivels, advanced kicks, old school kung fu postures, etc.

The best kung fu for a tall person is certainly not wing chun, or any sort of southern kung fu. I would recommend shaolin, right from the temple. It has a huge diversity of movement, including an array of long kicks and long-armed punches, not to mention many practicing monks are of a taller stature. I'd recommend doing some youtube research, but shaolin is a top-notch contender.

Who is the song Kung Fu fighting sung by?

Carl Douglas is the artist that sang the song. It was released in 1974. The full title is "Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting."

Kung Fu princess daughter of light Pamela walker?

it's about a girl who fight demons. she has to fight 5 demon cause she has 5 strange coin. she think her friend is cursed from one of the demon. what will she do?

How many Chinese know Kung Fu?

I am pretty sure it's somewhere between 30%-40% of Chinese Men know a form of Martial Arts or have at least studies a little in school. Although if you count just a few classes of Martial arts then the percentage of Chinese Men is probably much higher.

I don't know a lot about the Chinese culture but I doubt Chinese Girls are allowed to participate in most Martial Arts classes.

If you know a more accurate answer then mine then please feel free to comment and let me know because I cannot find factual statistics on this topic.

Thank you.

What is the difference between karate Kung Fu Tae Kwon Do and ninjitsu?

While all four styles incorporate moves that utilize the entire body, they each have specific functions and restrictions and have origins in different countries. * Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial arts that places emphiasis on the legs. While it does incorporate punches, it focuses mainly on kicking your opponent. It has incorporated many aspects of Karate and uses almost identical forms. * Karate is an Okinawan style which places emphiasis on strikes. It is often viewed as a very basic style, which it is, but if used correctly it can produce some of the most powerful attacks that can be performed with a fist. It's based on a combination of Chinese styles and Okinawan fighting arts. * Kung Fu is not a style. It is often misunderstood to be a style because it is so loosely used as a general term for Chinese martial arts. What it means is similar to saying "achievement through great effort". A style that most are looking for when they think "Kung Fu" is "wushu". Wushu utilizes strikes, kicks, locks, throws, and the use of weaponry. * Ninjitsu is not necessarily a martial art either. Many believe it to be because of what they read or see on TV. The name itself also sounds like a really cool style of fighting. But truth have it, the way of the "ninja" isn't to stand and fight (though they can and will if needed). Rather, they incorporate matial arts and unconventional warfare tactics in espionage. The term comes from Japan and is was applied to people who performed these acts of espionage because they were considered below the social classes or non-human.

What types of martial arts does Donnie Yen know?

Competition Wushu, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jujitsu, Muay Thai, and Wingchun.

In what states are Kung Fu stars illegal?

There is nothing illegal about learning a martial art. There are kung fu schools all over the place in the United States.

Where does the term Kung Fu come from?

The term kung fu is Chinese term referring to any practice, learning or study that require patience, time to complete, and energy. Its often used in the West to refer to Chinese martial arts.

Why is Kung Fu so popular in china?

No its all over the world. Shaolin Kung fu originated from Song mountain original Shaolin Temple,Deng Feng City.Nowadays,more and more people from around the world to go to China to learn kung fu and seek the authentic Shaolin Kung Fu.