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Kung Fu History
Originating from Hong Kong and Kwangtung the term ‘Kung Fu’ means ‘skill’ or ‘ability’. To describe the traditional Chinese martial arts, the term Wu Shu is the term typically used, although other terms such as Kuo-shu, Chien-shu, Kuo-chi and Tao-fa are also used. (At this time China uses the term Wu Shu to describe Chinese martial arts.)
Kung Fu Info
The Shaolin Temple, founded in the 5th century, is famous for its association with Shaolin Kung Fu. The East Indian Monk, Da Mo (or Ta Mo) is the most influential person in the history of Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple. Da Mo is thought to have authored the I-Chin-Ching which outlines the Shaolin method of Chinese boxing containing a series of 18 exercises. The method coming from the Shaolin Temple was named wai-jya (wai-chia) or external family of Chinese boxing and is representative of the northern Chinese styles in general. The Shaolin aimed for increased speed, strength and elasticity. Karate in Okinawa and Korean martial arts both evolved from the brisk callisthenic Shaolin Kung Fu.
Kung Fu Techniques
Women’s Kung Fu and other Chinese martial arts forms incorporated many fighting techniques of animals such as bears, snakes, tigers, lions and monkey. Animal techniques were adapted because of the belief that in order to survive all animals were gifted with fighting skills. Therefore many of the fighting techniques stem form the eagle's sharp claws, tiger’s pounce and the elusiveness and unpredictability of the monkey.
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