0
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.
500 Questions
Is everybody Kung Fu fighting?
Asked by Wiki User
Kung Fu Fighting Lyrics by Carl Douglas
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those cats were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
They were funky China men from funky Chinatown
They were chopping them up and they were chopping them down
It's an ancient Chinese art and everybody knew their part
From a feint into a slip, and kicking from the hip
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those cats were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
There was funky Billy Chin and little Sammy Chung
He said here comes the big boys, lets get it on
We took a bow and made a stand, started swinging with the hand
The sudden motion made me skip now we're into a brand new trip
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those cats were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they did it with expert timing
(repeat)..make sure you have expert timing
Kung-fu fighting, had to be fast as lightning
Who is Ehsan Shafiq?
Asked by Wiki User
Ehsan Shafiq is an Afghan Shaolin kung fu master and UK & European Martial Arts Champion.
Is wing chun still alive?
Asked by Wiki User
Wing chun is still used and practiced. However like most Chinese martial arts the schools are mainly in big cities.
Will there be a Kung Fu Panda 5?
Asked by Wiki User
In an April 2017 interview with Empire, Jeffrey Katzenberg said there will "probably [be] a fourth film", he even said they've planned out six chapters in the series.
Nothing has been greenlit & it's not listed in their list of upcoming projects as of October 2017, so it remains to be seen if there will be one more film in the series let alone three more.
What was the purpose of Kung Fu?
Asked by Wiki User
Since the early days of man, combat and war have been a part of history. The Martial arts include all of the skill sets necessary to be in combat, it includes the use of weapons and techniques designed to kill, maim and control others. They will be a part of human culture until there is no longer a need to compete and wage war.
Martial arts still exist for a number of reasons. Depending on the martial art, people can gain different skills. These include:
- Self defence.
- Fitness.
- Strength of mind.
- Competitiveness.
Also, some martial arts are a very deep part of some cultures.
What are the belts for Kung Fu starting from white and ending at black.?
Asked by Wiki User
Kung fu doesnt use belts it uses sashes. They follow the same color as karate.
Is Kung Fu from Okinawa?
Asked by Wiki User
{| |- | No, Kung fu is not from Okinawa. Kung fu originated in China, with roots in India. Kung fu was brought to Okinawa by the Chinese and combined with the local arts to become what we know today as karate. |}
Who taught martial arts to china?
Asked by Wiki User
No one taught it to China as every culture from around the world has their own martial arts.
What are facts about Shaolin Monks?
Asked by Wiki User
1. They first began to practice military weapons sometime prior to the 7th century in an attempt to protect their monastery's treasures from mountain bandits.
2. They became famous when they aided Li Shimin in defeating his enemies, which allowed his family to found the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
3. During the anti-Buddhist pogroms of 845, the Emperor Wuzong left Shaolin alone because of their past service to his family.
4. They were defeated by Red Turban bandits during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), which caused them to create a legend to hide this fact. The legend states that their patron deity Vajrapani defeated the bandits and passed on his knowledge of pole fighting to the monks.
5. They helped the Ming emperors combat Japanese pirates causing havoc on the eastern coast of China.
6. They did not begin to practice boxing until the Ming to Qing Dynasty transition. This is when they also combined Daoist breathing and stretching exercises (qigong) with boxing to create a new form of spiritual enlightenment.
7. The monks chose the wrong side in a political dispute between the men who filled the power vacuum left by the fall of the Qing Dynasty. This lead to the monastery being burnt in 1928.
For more, see Prof. Meir Shahar's book The Shaolin Monastery (2008).
What are the colors in Kung Fu sashes?
Asked by Wiki User
Well, in Kung Fu, there are sashes not belts.
They can be in different order depending on the school but it is usually:
White
White w/ Stripe
Yellow
Yellow w/ Stripe
Orange
Orange w/ Stripe
Green
Green w/ Stripe
Purple
Purple w/ Stripe
Blue
Blue w/ Stripe
Brown
Brown w/ Stripe
Red
Red w/ Stripe
Black Sash - very high skill level
What is difference between Kung Fu and wushu?
Asked by Wiki User
Karate is Japanese and kung fu is Chinese. Both karate and kung fu have different styles, and they may be quite different. Karate has part of its origins in Chinese Kung Fu.
Karate is Japanese, and kung fu is Chinese. There are different styles of both karate and kung fu.
One of the influences in karate is the White Crane style of kung fu.
No, they are not the same. Karate is a blend of kung fu and Okinawa wrestling and became a separate martial art.
Kung Fu originated in China. Karate was created with a merging of kung fu and Okinawa wrestling.
Kung fu, which is Chinese, features circular movements, as well as pressure point techniques and styles based around the movements of animals. Karate, on the other hand, and uses more linear techniques designed to finish a fight with one blow.
Cultural issues and the often-contentious history between China and Japan are also wrapped up in the two terms.
To amateurs and movie goers, the two martial arts are seen as being the same, but someone with a bit of understanding can easily differentiate the two.
The 2010 remake of The Karate Kid acknowledges the differences the mother asks the kid if he likes his karate class, his response: "It's not karate, Mom."
What does jade flower palace by tu fu mean?
Asked by Wiki User
It is the name of a poem by a Chinese poet named Tu Fu.
Which is much stronger Kung Fu master or karate master?
Asked by Wiki User
This question is as touchy as religion. Almost all martial artists say that their style is the best. This is a question that you will have to determine for yourself as I am sure you will get many answers. Karate is stronger in that whether it be Kempo, Shitoru, or whatever they all focus on muscling and overpowering your opponent. Quite simply in this theory the bigger stronger individual will always emerge the victor. Kung Fu as well has many styles that teach many things. There are hard styles but the more renowned styles focus on soft techniques. For example Shaolin kung fu has a good balance of hard and soft styles as well as focusing on internal and external martial arts. Yet, most of its movements are designed to be pretty and/or mimic animal movements which uses a lot of energy that is really wasted when quite simply a straight punch to the nose would have as much or more affect with minimal energy. Wing Chun, or also popularly known as Wing Tsun, is a chinese Kung Fu style that employs this exact principle. It combines defense and attack in that you never have to muscle you opponent and use their energy and momentum against them. It was actually designed by a woman and is very easy for women or men to learn from. It is widely referred to as the most superior martial art in the world, and it is very effective. However in actuality no kung fu style is superior to another, because it depends on the individual. In the words of Grandmaster Yip Man "Good Kung Fu doesn't depend on age or sex, nor is it about styles, it's on you."
But to answer your question more directly from my own research Kung Fu kicks Karate's butt. :)
What is the job of the whip?
Asked by Wiki User
"The whip is made for whipping foolishly foolish fools spouting foolish nonsense." - Franziska Von Karma
Where is Wushu located in the world?
Asked by Wiki User
Wushu is located and can primarily be found in Asia. Specifically, Wushu is usually associated with mainland China. It can be found throughout the world however.
