Kung Fu (China) and Wushu are two popular terms that have become synonymous with Chinese Martial arts . However, the two Chinese terms have very different meanings. Wushu can be interpreted in many different ways as being traditions in the martial arts. Kung-Fu, on the other hand, can be used in any context - even outside of martial arts.
Kung Fu (gung fu) describes an accomplishment or skill of techniques, which is achieved through long and hard work. Wushu is a more precise term to indicate that it concerns activities in the field of martial arts.
Kung-Fu training
Training schedules of Chinese Martial arts generally consist of the following components: basic techniques, forms, applications of self-defense techniques and weapons training. Of course, each style has its own syllabus.
Kung Fu styles
China has one of the oldest documented histories of Martial Arts practice traditions in the world, and probably the most styles of any community in the world.
Moral Qualities Kung Fu
Traditional Chinese martial arts movements, such as Shaolin Kung Fu, often involved the study of martial arts.
Martial Arts in Modern Culture
References to the concepts and practices of Chinese martial arts can be found in culture. Historically, the influence of Chinese martial arts can be found in books and in the performing arts.
Chi (inner strength)
The concept of 'gi' (chi or ch'i is also possible) is based on the inner energy that all living beings have within them to be able to move and such.
History of Kung Fu
The origins of Chinese Martial arts go back over six thousand years. The history of Kung Fu is also centuries old. To defend themselves, to hunt and as military training.
Kung Fu celebrities
Everyone knows Bruce Lee, the legendary actor who introduced the entire genre of martial arts to the general public. But there are more celebrities in the kung-fu world.
