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 traditions within 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 achievement or skill in techniques, attained through long and hard work. Wushu is a more precise term to indicate activities related to martial arts.
Kung Fu Training
Training programs in Chinese Martial Arts generally consist of the following components: basic techniques, forms, applications of self-defense techniques, and weapons training. Each style naturally has its own syllabus.
Kung Fu Styles
China has one of the oldest documented histories of martial arts traditions in the world. It also likely has the most styles of any community worldwide.
Moral Qualities of Kung Fu
Traditional Chinese martial arts schools, such as Shaolin Kung Fu, often focused on 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 seen in literature and performing arts.
Chi (Inner Power)
The concept of 'qi' (also spelled chi or ch'i) is based on the inner energy that all living beings have to move and function.
History of Kung Fu
The origins of Chinese Martial Arts date back over six thousand years. The history of Kung Fu is also centuries old. It was developed for self-defense, hunting, and military training.
Kung Fu Celebrities
Everyone of course knows Bruce Lee, the legendary actor who made the entire martial arts film genre famous to the general public. But there are more celebrities in the kung fu world.
