Saturday, October 1, 2011
If you might end up getting in a fight with a chinese dude, how would you know he doesn't know kung fu?
a couple of kicks and slaps?|||pfft.. HAHA
Would you give the name&the location of the best kung fu, taiji, wushu school in egypt prefer chinese masters?
it seems hours have passed and no has been able to assist you. In the meantime, you could do your own legwork as I have outlined for others with this same inquiry.
First thing you have to do is check your local yellow pages or phone book, look for the all the available schools your area has to offer.
The reason I always suggest to look in the phone book first is due to the fact you're pretty looking for a school in your local area. This makes your inquiry a lot faster and easier because all the information is available for you right there.
Secondly, if you are not having any success with this type search, try contacting an organization of that particular style on the internet and ask if they can refer schools or instructors available in your local area.
Please note that there are good number of good instructors that do not advertise or teach for commercial purpose thus you won't see them advertise anywhere. They are mostly located in private gyms or community centers.
Hope this helps and good luck with your search.
First thing you have to do is check your local yellow pages or phone book, look for the all the available schools your area has to offer.
The reason I always suggest to look in the phone book first is due to the fact you're pretty looking for a school in your local area. This makes your inquiry a lot faster and easier because all the information is available for you right there.
Secondly, if you are not having any success with this type search, try contacting an organization of that particular style on the internet and ask if they can refer schools or instructors available in your local area.
Please note that there are good number of good instructors that do not advertise or teach for commercial purpose thus you won't see them advertise anywhere. They are mostly located in private gyms or community centers.
Hope this helps and good luck with your search.
Can someone give me a link to the movie kung fu hustle english and no chinese the whole movie please!!!!!!!!!
please help me|||here click on version 2
http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/kung_鈥?/a>|||here's some links
http://www12.alluc.org/alluc/movies.html鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>|||http://movies4thou.csclansite.com
http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/kung_鈥?/a>|||here's some links
http://www12.alluc.org/alluc/movies.html鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu鈥?/a>|||http://movies4thou.csclansite.com
What was the name of this kung fu movie?
What is the name of the old Kung Fu movie that featured the fat chinese man that played with toads and frogs in the old Kung Fu movie???|||Kung Fu Hustle?
Starring Stephen Chow|||Five Deadly Venoms
Starring Stephen Chow|||Five Deadly Venoms
Which kung fu style should I learn?
I've been looking around after deciding to take up a martial art. After some consideration, I settled on the Chinese Shaolin kung fu. However, there are a few other specializations. Tiger, White Crane, Dragon, and Praying Mantis are the styles I've been considering. I mainly want to learn for self-defense and self-enlightenment reasons, as well as spiritual--I'm persuing Buddhism and the Tao as well. I'm fifteen years old, living in a small mountain town in Pennsylvania, north America, so there aren't really any places to learn around me. I'm not too sure about White Crane because it doesn't seem to be in practice much anymore. I like Dragon, because it mixes strength with evasion. Also, it has chi-building associated with it, which I'm very interested in; the main reason I didn't like the Tiger style is because apparently it focuses on brute strength rather than some strength added with chi. Praying Mantis seems well-suited for me; a mix of power and evasion, as well as chi. I can't decide on a Northern or Southern style, though. The fact of the matter is that I can't really find that much information on any of the styles, what they're mainly suited for, and what they look like. I want to be sure of it, because choosing a style is a commitment and it'll take me years to learn. If someone could help me pick a style that's fitted to me, I'd be grateful. Also, if anyone knows of any schools in NEPA it would be helpful. Here's what I'm looking for in a style.
I want a good mix of strength and evasion, definitely with chi as well (i.e. the style focuses on building chi and incorporating it into the fighting style). I'm a fifteen year old male. I'm relatively tall, but I'm a bit on the skinny side; not much muscle. I'd like something acrobatic as well, but that's not necessary. If someone could help me pick a style as listed above, or provide more info, a source I could look at, other styles, etc. that would help me make a decision myself, I'd be grateful. Wikipedia definitely isn't doing the trick. Up until now I've been using shaolin.com, but that's not too great either. Thanks very much.|||It sounds like you've done a lot of research. Have you seen examples of Drunken Boxing style? I thing it has the right mix of strength, deception, acrobatics and chikung that you are looking for. The downside is that there are very few Drunken masters actively teaching, that I could find.
My second suggestion would be either Northern Long Fist, or eagle style.
If you are pursuing Taoism, however, you'd be better suited with Baguazhang or a Tai Chi style, as they apply and demonstrate the principles of taoism to a much greater degree than other kung fu styles.|||the mok gar is very good or the kung fu 5 animals stile
I want a good mix of strength and evasion, definitely with chi as well (i.e. the style focuses on building chi and incorporating it into the fighting style). I'm a fifteen year old male. I'm relatively tall, but I'm a bit on the skinny side; not much muscle. I'd like something acrobatic as well, but that's not necessary. If someone could help me pick a style as listed above, or provide more info, a source I could look at, other styles, etc. that would help me make a decision myself, I'd be grateful. Wikipedia definitely isn't doing the trick. Up until now I've been using shaolin.com, but that's not too great either. Thanks very much.|||It sounds like you've done a lot of research. Have you seen examples of Drunken Boxing style? I thing it has the right mix of strength, deception, acrobatics and chikung that you are looking for. The downside is that there are very few Drunken masters actively teaching, that I could find.
My second suggestion would be either Northern Long Fist, or eagle style.
If you are pursuing Taoism, however, you'd be better suited with Baguazhang or a Tai Chi style, as they apply and demonstrate the principles of taoism to a much greater degree than other kung fu styles.|||the mok gar is very good or the kung fu 5 animals stile
I am trying to make a kung fu movie spoof, help?
I am trying to make a spoof of kung fu movies just for fun. I'm having trouble though finding cool chinese backgrounds I could use for fighting scenes. I'm planning on using green screen, so I was wondering if anyone knew of any neat looking temples or palaces I could use for green screen backgrounds. Where in China do they normally film Kung Fu movies anyway? Please help. |||Hey there tyler , I found answer to your query . Just check out the below link. Hope you find what you are looking for. All you need to do is little search.|||JUST GO IN A FORST ANY1 AND FILM IT THERE: )|||haha sounds fun!
theres a chinatown in toronto, if that local =]|||OMG, memory lane! I did one with my cousins when we were younger, we had such a good time! My grandpa was some kung fu master. it was hilarious.
Have fun!|||For some good movie ideas, try renting Kung Fu Hustle and Kung Pow, they're very funny!|||can't help with the locales other than suggest China Town or a temple facade. The kung fu movies in China are filmed at a huge movie set. They have the world's largest martial arts studios (film) in China.
Good luck.
theres a chinatown in toronto, if that local =]|||OMG, memory lane! I did one with my cousins when we were younger, we had such a good time! My grandpa was some kung fu master. it was hilarious.
Have fun!|||For some good movie ideas, try renting Kung Fu Hustle and Kung Pow, they're very funny!|||can't help with the locales other than suggest China Town or a temple facade. The kung fu movies in China are filmed at a huge movie set. They have the world's largest martial arts studios (film) in China.
Good luck.
Shaolin Kung Fu Schools in China?
I am currently searching to go overseas to China for a year and study at a Shaolin School full time for life experience and because im a massive enthusiast of martial arts and traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu...
Ive researched a few schools, but just like anything over the internet i am a little worried as to, what may be a scam and what is real? I know its alot of money which is why I want to be dead sure before i start making any rock solid plans
if anybody has been over to China and experienced what I am aiming for, any sort of information would be extremely helpful!
any information at all would be helpful regardless of if u have been over or not
thanks :)|||sadly to say, there are many not original or unqualified or directly fake shaolin kung fu school.
but you can go to the original shaolin temple in Henan province, they enroll new students every year, but with a quantity limitation.|||Can't you go to a temple and train? That's what my teacher (sifu) did.|||There are plenty of them right down the street of the Shaolin Temple that have been opened by former students. Many former students open schools to make a living in China.
Check "Baidu". Its Chinas largest search engine. The schools will help u get the vista u need to learn Kung Fu in China.|||there are many kung fu schools in shongshan, henan province, where shaolin temple is located. they are mostly independent from shaolin temple, but they do teach real shaolin kunfu. you better go there and check it out yourself.
Ive researched a few schools, but just like anything over the internet i am a little worried as to, what may be a scam and what is real? I know its alot of money which is why I want to be dead sure before i start making any rock solid plans
if anybody has been over to China and experienced what I am aiming for, any sort of information would be extremely helpful!
any information at all would be helpful regardless of if u have been over or not
thanks :)|||sadly to say, there are many not original or unqualified or directly fake shaolin kung fu school.
but you can go to the original shaolin temple in Henan province, they enroll new students every year, but with a quantity limitation.|||Can't you go to a temple and train? That's what my teacher (sifu) did.|||There are plenty of them right down the street of the Shaolin Temple that have been opened by former students. Many former students open schools to make a living in China.
Check "Baidu". Its Chinas largest search engine. The schools will help u get the vista u need to learn Kung Fu in China.|||there are many kung fu schools in shongshan, henan province, where shaolin temple is located. they are mostly independent from shaolin temple, but they do teach real shaolin kunfu. you better go there and check it out yourself.
Is Karate based on Tiger Style Kung Fu?
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I'm doing a report, and I'm trying to gather some info. I know karate comes from "te" meaning hand, and that then evolved in the cites where is was practiced such as Naha and such.
But, "te" had to come from Chinese "kung fu" or "Wushu"... What styles of Kung Fu were MOST influential in the development of Karate?
I know White Crane Style was involved in Goju ryu's circular (soft) movements, but what about the Hard or linear aspects???
I heard that the "hard" linear aspects of Karate come from Tiger style kung Fu, most specifically black Tiger style kung fu. Many Martial artists have told me that, but for some reason I cannot find written evidence online to support that claim.
Does anyone know more on this??? Can anyone tell me if Karate's "Hard" linear qualities are derived from Tiger style??? Can anyone refer me to a website or book that talks about Tiger style's influence on Karate???
ANY help you might have is greatly aappreciated!!|||As far as I know, "ti" roots are purely Okinawan.
It was a Grappling Art similar to Classical Aikijujutsu and Shuai Jiao.
As Master Pugpaws pointed out, your information is flawed.
Karate is NOT "linear" and it definitely is NOT "hard". According to historical accounts, there is some Tiger Boxing influence from the Fujian Branch.
Fujian White Crane has a greater influence in the Shuri Styles overall.
The influence of the Naha styles I would say has influence from the Hakka Arts - Southern Mantis, Dragon Shape Boxing in the Footwork, and the hand work of Crane, Fujian Tiger, Luohan, and Southern Mantis and Dragon(Hakka).
No martial art style is linear. This is a huge misconception. If they were truly linear, they would be useless against attack.
So Karate is neither linear nor is it "hard". That is another misconception.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREGRgqlE鈥?/a>
Karate is powerful, but it is not hard.
Much of the historical information out here is flawed so you're going to get conflicting versions.|||as Pugpaws and Sensei Scandal pointed out karate is from Okinawa, based is incorrect, more like influenced by Chinese arts as well as many other countries, Vietnam Philippines, Thailand and so forth all had there influence in the development of okinawan-te (tou-de, karate)
black tiger kung fu is suppose to be an influence for the kata naihanchi, but there are several theory's for naihanchi as well. as well as being influenced by other styles from china
karate is both hard and soft, linear and circular. it is not solo one or the other but both. being pure hard and linear is inaccurate as sensei scandal said
sensei scandal gave an excellent description of karate and its origins as well as pugpaws|||Your assumptions are flawed before you have begun. for starters there are known to be at least 300-400 different styles of what we call Kung-Fu (or Gung-Fu). Karate developed in several places over a period of time in Okinawa. Although Karate was influenced by Chinese styles, it was not based on any one style of Kung-Fu. There were a number of different styles of Chinese martial arts that influenced Karate's development. Also there were the indigenous fighting arts that already existed in Okinawa. You simply can't pin it down to one source from China.
With that said you also make a common mistake of assuming that Karate is mostly linear, and hard. Karate has both hard and soft techniques. It also has both linear and circular technique. Although styles are though of as being hard or soft styles, they all have elements of both hard and soft. for instance, in the hardest punch some muscles are tense, while other muscles must be relaxed or soft to not hinder the technique. all styles have both linear and circular techniques. you can even do a basic punch from the hip without the shoulder moving in a circle. Look at each joint in any technique. also look at the combination of all joints involved in any technique. Even stepping forward, which can be described as being a linear movement is only accomplished because we move joints in a circular way.
...|||Hung gar is the most popular style of kung fu. hung gar came from Shaolin temple and pass to legend Wong Fei Hong. and later to Lui Chai Liang. Every style borrowed from hung gars most popular techniques, tiger%26amp; crane, from ed Parkers Kenpo to many karate styles. karate means china hand, and years later japan changed it to empty hand. Look into the history of HUNG GAR should help.
I'm doing a report, and I'm trying to gather some info. I know karate comes from "te" meaning hand, and that then evolved in the cites where is was practiced such as Naha and such.
But, "te" had to come from Chinese "kung fu" or "Wushu"... What styles of Kung Fu were MOST influential in the development of Karate?
I know White Crane Style was involved in Goju ryu's circular (soft) movements, but what about the Hard or linear aspects???
I heard that the "hard" linear aspects of Karate come from Tiger style kung Fu, most specifically black Tiger style kung fu. Many Martial artists have told me that, but for some reason I cannot find written evidence online to support that claim.
Does anyone know more on this??? Can anyone tell me if Karate's "Hard" linear qualities are derived from Tiger style??? Can anyone refer me to a website or book that talks about Tiger style's influence on Karate???
ANY help you might have is greatly aappreciated!!|||As far as I know, "ti" roots are purely Okinawan.
It was a Grappling Art similar to Classical Aikijujutsu and Shuai Jiao.
As Master Pugpaws pointed out, your information is flawed.
Karate is NOT "linear" and it definitely is NOT "hard". According to historical accounts, there is some Tiger Boxing influence from the Fujian Branch.
Fujian White Crane has a greater influence in the Shuri Styles overall.
The influence of the Naha styles I would say has influence from the Hakka Arts - Southern Mantis, Dragon Shape Boxing in the Footwork, and the hand work of Crane, Fujian Tiger, Luohan, and Southern Mantis and Dragon(Hakka).
No martial art style is linear. This is a huge misconception. If they were truly linear, they would be useless against attack.
So Karate is neither linear nor is it "hard". That is another misconception.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREGRgqlE鈥?/a>
Karate is powerful, but it is not hard.
Much of the historical information out here is flawed so you're going to get conflicting versions.|||as Pugpaws and Sensei Scandal pointed out karate is from Okinawa, based is incorrect, more like influenced by Chinese arts as well as many other countries, Vietnam Philippines, Thailand and so forth all had there influence in the development of okinawan-te (tou-de, karate)
black tiger kung fu is suppose to be an influence for the kata naihanchi, but there are several theory's for naihanchi as well. as well as being influenced by other styles from china
karate is both hard and soft, linear and circular. it is not solo one or the other but both. being pure hard and linear is inaccurate as sensei scandal said
sensei scandal gave an excellent description of karate and its origins as well as pugpaws|||Your assumptions are flawed before you have begun. for starters there are known to be at least 300-400 different styles of what we call Kung-Fu (or Gung-Fu). Karate developed in several places over a period of time in Okinawa. Although Karate was influenced by Chinese styles, it was not based on any one style of Kung-Fu. There were a number of different styles of Chinese martial arts that influenced Karate's development. Also there were the indigenous fighting arts that already existed in Okinawa. You simply can't pin it down to one source from China.
With that said you also make a common mistake of assuming that Karate is mostly linear, and hard. Karate has both hard and soft techniques. It also has both linear and circular technique. Although styles are though of as being hard or soft styles, they all have elements of both hard and soft. for instance, in the hardest punch some muscles are tense, while other muscles must be relaxed or soft to not hinder the technique. all styles have both linear and circular techniques. you can even do a basic punch from the hip without the shoulder moving in a circle. Look at each joint in any technique. also look at the combination of all joints involved in any technique. Even stepping forward, which can be described as being a linear movement is only accomplished because we move joints in a circular way.
...|||Hung gar is the most popular style of kung fu. hung gar came from Shaolin temple and pass to legend Wong Fei Hong. and later to Lui Chai Liang. Every style borrowed from hung gars most popular techniques, tiger%26amp; crane, from ed Parkers Kenpo to many karate styles. karate means china hand, and years later japan changed it to empty hand. Look into the history of HUNG GAR should help.
Chicoine and Allen of the Green Dragon Kung Fu?
I remember, a friend was into that stuff in the late 1980s. I have read some stuff now and some people think their kung fu was a joke, that they stole forms from Chinese masters and then blew them up. Other people still think they were the best thing since sliced bread. Do you have any knowledge of them, and what do you of their material?
They did a very lucrative mail order business with VHS instructional tapes.|||Chicoine also made claims of being an "adopted son" of GM Chang Tung Sheng, which wasn't true. There is only ONE Adopted Son to GM Chang, and he is Master Frank DeMaria.
According to my teacher, who was an Assistant to GM Chang Tung Sheng in Taiwan when he was teaching the Police over there, they knew the movements of the forms they taught but their knowledge was on a very superficial level, because they learned many of the forms on their own, not under instructors.
Chinese MA's are not easily learned this way. There are too many intricacies that if left out, can expose a fraud. Not saying they are frauds.
What are they doing these days, by the way?|||I visited the Green Dragon Kung Fu studio in Stowe, Ohio near Kent State University. It is a class act. This style has a lot of impressive techniques, and you can tell that it is a descent of the original Chuan Fa from the Shaolin temple.
I don't believe in the word 'steal' when it comes to techniques. I prefer the word 'borrow.' For example, the English language borrowed heavily from the Old French of Britannia's Norman conquerors, so the Old French was not stolen, it was borrowed so that the Anglo-Saxon peasants could communicate with barrons and lords.
They did a very lucrative mail order business with VHS instructional tapes.|||Chicoine also made claims of being an "adopted son" of GM Chang Tung Sheng, which wasn't true. There is only ONE Adopted Son to GM Chang, and he is Master Frank DeMaria.
According to my teacher, who was an Assistant to GM Chang Tung Sheng in Taiwan when he was teaching the Police over there, they knew the movements of the forms they taught but their knowledge was on a very superficial level, because they learned many of the forms on their own, not under instructors.
Chinese MA's are not easily learned this way. There are too many intricacies that if left out, can expose a fraud. Not saying they are frauds.
What are they doing these days, by the way?|||I visited the Green Dragon Kung Fu studio in Stowe, Ohio near Kent State University. It is a class act. This style has a lot of impressive techniques, and you can tell that it is a descent of the original Chuan Fa from the Shaolin temple.
I don't believe in the word 'steal' when it comes to techniques. I prefer the word 'borrow.' For example, the English language borrowed heavily from the Old French of Britannia's Norman conquerors, so the Old French was not stolen, it was borrowed so that the Anglo-Saxon peasants could communicate with barrons and lords.
What do you think about a style of Kung Fu that is a combination of Choy Li Fut, Hung Gar and Dragon Kung Fu?
It is a fairly modern style founded in 1946 and the grand master trained in all three of the above styles amongst others. It has adapted to karate, muay thai and kickboxing.
It has produced world champion full contact kung fu fighters
And the grandmaster taught H2H combat to the chinese army in WW2|||Provide more information. The name of the grandmaster, system name, the name of the champion fighters etc. Can't tell just by what you provided.|||Padawan? On your hands too much time there is...
|||Well it can obviously work ;)|||I don't know
It has produced world champion full contact kung fu fighters
And the grandmaster taught H2H combat to the chinese army in WW2|||Provide more information. The name of the grandmaster, system name, the name of the champion fighters etc. Can't tell just by what you provided.|||Padawan? On your hands too much time there is...
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Chinese do you feel good or bad for Bruce Lee teaching the Kung fu to foreign culture ? ?
Bruce Lee belonged to the younger generation. His master Yep men was a monk. He trained Bruce Lee the woman`s arts of self defense style, `Wing Chuan.`
Bruce Lee`s theory in practise was a fight was to stop a fight. Through his long years of practise and combat, he created his own style of martial arts. Martial arts belonged those peoples who love martial arts and studied martial arts. In his point of view, he should spread martial arts and glad to see more peoples learned martial arts.
But this world is a cruel world, the comtemperary history of China told
us that the British Imperialist with his guns and cannons plus opiums to force the late Ching Dynasty to open her market to them. During that
time, the never setting sun encouraged 8 imperialists countries to attacked China and forced China to sign many unfair treaties.
Since then after 1840, China had become a half semi-colony and half
feudalism country.
Many Chinese living near coasts soul themselves as slaves to go
abroad as, `Coolies`. Many died and never returned to their homeland.
Yeah, you know `Kungfu` lot of peoples would challenge you. Who wanted to be the second best/
In case, they could not win you, they would play dirty.
Martial arts that the older generation learned was a gift that protected themselves. Unfortunately, among the Chinese, they were a lot of fighting, too.|||i am not chinese but i dont think they care.|||From the lack of answers to your question I'm going to assume that they don't care. Do you care if other people in the world learn American martial arts? Even if the Chinese did care if Bruce Lee taught us Kung Fu, what are they going to do?... Kill him?|||i think its funny how you asked this question.|||Actually, I think Bruce Lee was just taking another group of people in the Chinese culture of Martial Arts; Kung Fu. |||he didnt teach original kung fu martial art...its already modified to his street way of fight according to him....only the philiphoshy of kungfu he retained..so who cares?its not really kungfu...its different from kungfu learn in chna...that is why jet li fight and bruce lee is totally different..even both claimed using kungfu
Bruce Lee`s theory in practise was a fight was to stop a fight. Through his long years of practise and combat, he created his own style of martial arts. Martial arts belonged those peoples who love martial arts and studied martial arts. In his point of view, he should spread martial arts and glad to see more peoples learned martial arts.
But this world is a cruel world, the comtemperary history of China told
us that the British Imperialist with his guns and cannons plus opiums to force the late Ching Dynasty to open her market to them. During that
time, the never setting sun encouraged 8 imperialists countries to attacked China and forced China to sign many unfair treaties.
Since then after 1840, China had become a half semi-colony and half
feudalism country.
Many Chinese living near coasts soul themselves as slaves to go
abroad as, `Coolies`. Many died and never returned to their homeland.
Yeah, you know `Kungfu` lot of peoples would challenge you. Who wanted to be the second best/
In case, they could not win you, they would play dirty.
Martial arts that the older generation learned was a gift that protected themselves. Unfortunately, among the Chinese, they were a lot of fighting, too.|||i am not chinese but i dont think they care.|||From the lack of answers to your question I'm going to assume that they don't care. Do you care if other people in the world learn American martial arts? Even if the Chinese did care if Bruce Lee taught us Kung Fu, what are they going to do?... Kill him?|||i think its funny how you asked this question.|||Actually, I think Bruce Lee was just taking another group of people in the Chinese culture of Martial Arts; Kung Fu. |||he didnt teach original kung fu martial art...its already modified to his street way of fight according to him....only the philiphoshy of kungfu he retained..so who cares?its not really kungfu...its different from kungfu learn in chna...that is why jet li fight and bruce lee is totally different..even both claimed using kungfu
What type of Kung Fu can be learn?
I'm interested at learning Kung Fu because somehow, Jackie Chan inspired me to learn it but I know that it's impossible to be like him and all the other typical Chinese.
But anyways, I want to know what are the Kung Fu types I could learn like the ones that's on the TV or any Kung Fu fight scenes.
I would love to learn and train myself to be discipline.
Need answers as soon as possible! Thank you.|||The type would depend on the kung fu schools in your area.|||Why would it be impossible, you can do Kung Fu Just like Jackie Chan and other chinise people, just becuse they are chinise does not make them better at kung fu.
It's the way the human body moves if you are human you can do kung fu.
If you want to be really really good work out and practise alot, live kung fu breath kung fu any time you have spare time practise kung fu.
Hard Work is kung Fu, so it will take lots of hard work to be really good at kung fu!
Work on anytype of kung fu and it will be good.
Hung Gar
Wing Chun
hsing i
Bagua
Snake
Crane
Tiger
So forth...........|||Find a good Kung Fu school to train in with a good teacher. It's the only way.
Kung Fu is huge and incorporates many styles and weapons. What is being taught depends on the school. There is no easy way but to go and visit different schools in your area and watch classes and talk to the teachers. Then decide from your observations.|||Hmm..Not all the things you see on T.V will be good for real life situations. But you can learn whatever type you want if you have a good Sifu that teaches it.|||Wing chun is the best for real fighting.|||I train in Kung Fu San Soo. Its pretty practical.
But anyways, I want to know what are the Kung Fu types I could learn like the ones that's on the TV or any Kung Fu fight scenes.
I would love to learn and train myself to be discipline.
Need answers as soon as possible! Thank you.|||The type would depend on the kung fu schools in your area.|||Why would it be impossible, you can do Kung Fu Just like Jackie Chan and other chinise people, just becuse they are chinise does not make them better at kung fu.
It's the way the human body moves if you are human you can do kung fu.
If you want to be really really good work out and practise alot, live kung fu breath kung fu any time you have spare time practise kung fu.
Hard Work is kung Fu, so it will take lots of hard work to be really good at kung fu!
Work on anytype of kung fu and it will be good.
Hung Gar
Wing Chun
hsing i
Bagua
Snake
Crane
Tiger
So forth...........|||Find a good Kung Fu school to train in with a good teacher. It's the only way.
Kung Fu is huge and incorporates many styles and weapons. What is being taught depends on the school. There is no easy way but to go and visit different schools in your area and watch classes and talk to the teachers. Then decide from your observations.|||Hmm..Not all the things you see on T.V will be good for real life situations. But you can learn whatever type you want if you have a good Sifu that teaches it.|||Wing chun is the best for real fighting.|||I train in Kung Fu San Soo. Its pretty practical.
Reputable chinese martial arts schools in pennsylvania ? kung fu I love it?
What part of PA? Pennsylvania's very big. Rothrock's Kung Fu school is very reputable.|||Martial Posture in Philadelphia. Great Kung Fu school!|||What part of PA? Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philly, Scranton....?
Kung Fu School in Singapore?
Hi Friends,
I would like to learn Chinese traditional kung fu in Singapore. I am looking for some ancient and traditional Dojo's or Temples or association. I understand that I will need to master this....
So, please DO NOT RECOMMEND community centers that offering 8 or 10 lessons.
Thanks friends.
Regards,
Cp|||There is a Master in Sarawak Kuching who knows all of those Masters and could guide you to the nearest one to you.
His name is Eric Ling. Look up his name on Google and send him an email.
He can definitely help you.
I would like to learn Chinese traditional kung fu in Singapore. I am looking for some ancient and traditional Dojo's or Temples or association. I understand that I will need to master this....
So, please DO NOT RECOMMEND community centers that offering 8 or 10 lessons.
Thanks friends.
Regards,
Cp|||There is a Master in Sarawak Kuching who knows all of those Masters and could guide you to the nearest one to you.
His name is Eric Ling. Look up his name on Google and send him an email.
He can definitely help you.
Why more Karate dojos than Kung fu schools?
Why are there more karate dojos than kung fu schools? You can find a karate school one every street but there are no kung fu schools? In my city there is only one kung fu school, yet there are over 8 karate dojos.
Okinawans and Japanese have no problem teaching their martial arts to outsiders but what about the Chinese?
On a another note, there are way more Chinese restaurants than Japanese restaurants in any give city.|||Pretty easy question to answer really.
1. Karate was spread early through the US by Servicemen coming back from Japan and Korean(where many of them learned Karate and Tae Kwon Do respectively).
2. There are many more Japanese immigrants than there are Chinese, one of which being a lack of totalitarian regime. Many Japanese came over because they were paid much more to teach Karate or Judo in the States then in Japan.
In fact many American business men figured this out from the beginning and wholesale imported top talent from Japan to teach, especially during the height of Karate and Judo here in the States.
3. Most immigrants from China were brought over for very cheap manual labor in the early days, of those very few were high ranking Kung Fu teachers (as most Kung Fu Masters were held in high regard, they did not neat to go to the US ). There also existed a rift because of this between US and Chinese people. Family Martial Arts generally were not taught to anyone outside of family, much less westerners.
4. Most solid, real Kung Fu was killed off by a variety of factors, one being Japanese occupation of parts of China, another being constant wars within China, another being the communist regime that took over and essentially assured that only certain things that were in China's best interest survived. As a result you have far fewer... FAAAR Fewer true Kung Fu masters, than you have masters of Japanese Martial Arts. That fact alone makes it easier to prolifirate. Add the authoritarian regime of China and there aren't a lot of Chinese masters making their way stateside unless they can ESCAPE.
Basically it is a variety of factors, but the simplest is that it was and is easier for Japanese masters to teach US students, and that there are way more Japanese masters then there are Chinese masters due to a more lenient form of government.|||I assume you live in the States. The answer is quite simple, The name ' Karate ' had much more appeal to people for some reason when it kicked off many years ago in the states, people were at awe of the uniforms, belt systems, the general style of Karate and of course the many american Karate movies which influenced its popularity.
We can see such examples today, notice the movie ' The Karate Kid' remake , is actually Kung Fu in the movie but because of popularity and appeal, directors choose the ' Karate' as the name.
The popularity of Karate goes way back, it just seems to have more appeal with people over in the States and with many in other countries.. There are some good Kung Fu schools in the states, but they are just overwhelmed and outnumbered by Karate Dojos.
Karate is just more popular in the States, therefore more Dojos .
Also the Japanese marketed their styles like crazy when they arrived in the states and saw how popular Karate had become. They milked its popularity.
It is also worth mentioning that Chinese were not ( and many still not ) as open to teaching people who were not from China, a lot of Kung Fu masters to this day are a bit greedy with their styles.
But of course not all are like this.
I hope this helps|||1. American WWII veterans brought back Okinawan karate and Japanese Karate to the States.
2. On college campuses Japanese taught their karate.
3. Japanese marketing skills pushed karate through the states.
Even today in Boston's Chinatown, the Chinese do not advertise their better Tai Chi or Kung fu schools. You have to be pretty stealthy to find the Wing Chun school in Boston's Chinatown because it is not advertised and they don't like outsiders attending. But Karate schools have never been that shy about their locations. There is a good Hung Gar kung fu kwoon above the Corner Pub in Boston's Chinatown, but the three or four other kwoons in Chinatown remain hidden.|||I was going to say basically the same thing that Judomofo said. He gave such a great answer that I can't improve on it. What he said is true.
...|||a kung fu school is a karate dojo ( kara meaning empty ,te meaning hand ) kung fu is just a specific type of karate.
there are more chinese restraunts becuse chinese food is more popular
P.S. does everyone in your city know karate? lol why do they have 8 dojos.|||You have put way too much thought into this.|||I guess the Chinese like cooking more than martial arts!
Seriously. Real Kung Fu is a lot harder and does not yield the quick results like Karate does. Karate as it is taught in the US generates much of it's power through strength and it is fairly easy to apply techniques with strength. Kung Fu generates power through speed and agility. This is much harder because your body has to grow into it and that takes time. Kung Fu also has some internal aspects which is harder to learn. It takes several years of just conditioning training in flexibility, agility and strength to make the forms look like Kung Fu.
Edit: While I agree that the historical factors play a role in the spread of Karate vs Kung Fu the question still remains why more people like Karate over Kung Fu. China is open for people who want to study martial arts there. It is cheap and the training is really good but China is struggeling to attract students from the US and a lot of Chinese Masters are jumping on the band wagon watering down the training because a lot of Westerners simply can not train as hard. We are just not conditioned to take such training. The lifestyle in China is very different and a lot of people are manual laborers from a very young age since China still lacks modern machinery to a large extend. I wonder how long someone's hand will last husking corn and then pulling the cernels off the cobs by hand. The students at my school do it every year. The corn gets dried and stored for winter. Their hands are already conditioned through the hard work. How many people could dig up a garden with a shovel and plant food all summer long because if you don't you don't eat. Their bodies are already conditioned. Westerners have to go to the gym and lift weights to get there. Martial arts in China is based on their lifestyle and their physical abilities.
Okinawans and Japanese have no problem teaching their martial arts to outsiders but what about the Chinese?
On a another note, there are way more Chinese restaurants than Japanese restaurants in any give city.|||Pretty easy question to answer really.
1. Karate was spread early through the US by Servicemen coming back from Japan and Korean(where many of them learned Karate and Tae Kwon Do respectively).
2. There are many more Japanese immigrants than there are Chinese, one of which being a lack of totalitarian regime. Many Japanese came over because they were paid much more to teach Karate or Judo in the States then in Japan.
In fact many American business men figured this out from the beginning and wholesale imported top talent from Japan to teach, especially during the height of Karate and Judo here in the States.
3. Most immigrants from China were brought over for very cheap manual labor in the early days, of those very few were high ranking Kung Fu teachers (as most Kung Fu Masters were held in high regard, they did not neat to go to the US ). There also existed a rift because of this between US and Chinese people. Family Martial Arts generally were not taught to anyone outside of family, much less westerners.
4. Most solid, real Kung Fu was killed off by a variety of factors, one being Japanese occupation of parts of China, another being constant wars within China, another being the communist regime that took over and essentially assured that only certain things that were in China's best interest survived. As a result you have far fewer... FAAAR Fewer true Kung Fu masters, than you have masters of Japanese Martial Arts. That fact alone makes it easier to prolifirate. Add the authoritarian regime of China and there aren't a lot of Chinese masters making their way stateside unless they can ESCAPE.
Basically it is a variety of factors, but the simplest is that it was and is easier for Japanese masters to teach US students, and that there are way more Japanese masters then there are Chinese masters due to a more lenient form of government.|||I assume you live in the States. The answer is quite simple, The name ' Karate ' had much more appeal to people for some reason when it kicked off many years ago in the states, people were at awe of the uniforms, belt systems, the general style of Karate and of course the many american Karate movies which influenced its popularity.
We can see such examples today, notice the movie ' The Karate Kid' remake , is actually Kung Fu in the movie but because of popularity and appeal, directors choose the ' Karate' as the name.
The popularity of Karate goes way back, it just seems to have more appeal with people over in the States and with many in other countries.. There are some good Kung Fu schools in the states, but they are just overwhelmed and outnumbered by Karate Dojos.
Karate is just more popular in the States, therefore more Dojos .
Also the Japanese marketed their styles like crazy when they arrived in the states and saw how popular Karate had become. They milked its popularity.
It is also worth mentioning that Chinese were not ( and many still not ) as open to teaching people who were not from China, a lot of Kung Fu masters to this day are a bit greedy with their styles.
But of course not all are like this.
I hope this helps|||1. American WWII veterans brought back Okinawan karate and Japanese Karate to the States.
2. On college campuses Japanese taught their karate.
3. Japanese marketing skills pushed karate through the states.
Even today in Boston's Chinatown, the Chinese do not advertise their better Tai Chi or Kung fu schools. You have to be pretty stealthy to find the Wing Chun school in Boston's Chinatown because it is not advertised and they don't like outsiders attending. But Karate schools have never been that shy about their locations. There is a good Hung Gar kung fu kwoon above the Corner Pub in Boston's Chinatown, but the three or four other kwoons in Chinatown remain hidden.|||I was going to say basically the same thing that Judomofo said. He gave such a great answer that I can't improve on it. What he said is true.
...|||a kung fu school is a karate dojo ( kara meaning empty ,te meaning hand ) kung fu is just a specific type of karate.
there are more chinese restraunts becuse chinese food is more popular
P.S. does everyone in your city know karate? lol why do they have 8 dojos.|||You have put way too much thought into this.|||I guess the Chinese like cooking more than martial arts!
Seriously. Real Kung Fu is a lot harder and does not yield the quick results like Karate does. Karate as it is taught in the US generates much of it's power through strength and it is fairly easy to apply techniques with strength. Kung Fu generates power through speed and agility. This is much harder because your body has to grow into it and that takes time. Kung Fu also has some internal aspects which is harder to learn. It takes several years of just conditioning training in flexibility, agility and strength to make the forms look like Kung Fu.
Edit: While I agree that the historical factors play a role in the spread of Karate vs Kung Fu the question still remains why more people like Karate over Kung Fu. China is open for people who want to study martial arts there. It is cheap and the training is really good but China is struggeling to attract students from the US and a lot of Chinese Masters are jumping on the band wagon watering down the training because a lot of Westerners simply can not train as hard. We are just not conditioned to take such training. The lifestyle in China is very different and a lot of people are manual laborers from a very young age since China still lacks modern machinery to a large extend. I wonder how long someone's hand will last husking corn and then pulling the cernels off the cobs by hand. The students at my school do it every year. The corn gets dried and stored for winter. Their hands are already conditioned through the hard work. How many people could dig up a garden with a shovel and plant food all summer long because if you don't you don't eat. Their bodies are already conditioned. Westerners have to go to the gym and lift weights to get there. Martial arts in China is based on their lifestyle and their physical abilities.
Kung Fu, or Aikido?
well I may start one of these martial arts sometime in the near future and I need help choosing one. [please no "it depends on your own personal style" I want your personal opinions] I understand that these are 2 completely different arts but, I have dojo's for both near me and don't know which to choose. I believe the kung fu style practiced in the kungfu place is mantis?, the kungfu place teaches a variety of chinese MA [wushu] like tai chi. I'm not sure on the style that the aikido place teaches. Basically I want the one that's a.)Fun and b.) Useful in real life situations. If either of those usually has any katanna training or other weapons training that Is a plus [I do understand that aikido is japanese and kung fu is chinese so kung fu would most likely not use katana's]. [also I want one a little more advanced than songham taekwondo] ok please tell me your opinions, sorry if this was confusing! Oh yes I also would like one that's good exercise lol.|||Kung Fu is split up into 2 arts.
You have Wushu, and Tai Chi.
Wushu is external martial art, and Tai Chi is internal martial art. What that means, is that Tai Chi will teach you about the flow and use of "spiritual/life energy", and Wushu will teach you the combat. Both of those together is what I would call fun, practical, and good exercise.
But Kung Fu takes years, the end result is truly phenomenal if you last long enough to see it through. I'm not sure if you will have time for that (as most people often do not), so I'll recommend Aikido. Through Aikido, you can learn to manipulate your opponents force/strength and use it against them. You're also given the privilege to study the philosophy of Budo, or The Empty Mind. It teaches you how to perfect your focus, and is practical both in and out of combat. Keep in mind that Aikido is a defensive art, not an offensive art.
Something with a katana-like weapon would be Kendo. Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing, and also uses the Budo philosophy.|||kung dose not involve in that much sparring like taekwondo and others. it is useually a parformance martial art
|||Karate or brazilian jujitsu they are so much fun and so coooooool this is what UFC/mma fighters mostly use and its so much fun|||Before you choose either style, read the most updated version of The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba. You can probably get it in your public library. The latest version of this book published in 2002 is an extended version of the pocket sized book called the Art of Peace. If you just read the first 3 chapters before it gets to Ueshiba's quotes you'll get to learn and understand more about Osensei Ueshiba and the various styles and masters he studied from prior to creating Aikido. One of his teachers killed 40 armed swordsmen with a sword without help from anyone. The Art of Peace is a 'must read' for anyone in the martial arts. Once you discover what a great martial artist Osensei Ueshiba was, you'll probably want to study Aikido.|||Well I like Aikido, I imagine you will ahve to exercise on your won unless training in combat sport becasue they are there to teach technique and not physical fitness. Aikido takes a lot form Japanese unamred sword disarms and very much from Kendo (sword fencing). Also it is a pascifist art that teaches restraint rather than destruction. It is an art I would very much like to learn.|||ahhaha i do a combination
its called kuk sool won
alot of technques are borrowed from aikido|||First off, there are tons of people answering your question who are just coming from Wikipedia or some other crap website like that, who have no idea about martial arts, so whatch who you listen to.
From what I know about Kung Fu, and that is strictly from friends who are well versed in it, the people who are really into it, really dig it, but the people who aren't totally into it, as in 6-8 hrs a day, they are kind of like "whatever, it's not that great." So, basically, what I'm saying is if you feel that you are totally into it, and will be for a long time, then go for it, but if you are even a bit "on the fence" then I'd pass on Kung Fu.
As far as Akido goes, I know about this, and I've been schooled in this. Someone above me touched on it by saying it has a lot to do with momentum, (I know that's not what they, I mean Wikipedia, actually said, but that's what they meant), and that's true. It has a lot to do with using your oponent's momentum and force against them. It encompasses a fair amount of throws, grasps, and holds. I think the same person above said it's "passivist," which isn't really true, because when people think of that word, they think, "waiting for stuff to happen, and not agressive" as one drunk guy tried to tell me Akido was. Akido is plenty agressive and plenty physical enough to ruin someone should you need to.
Go with Akido. It's more practical and less structured. You want real world effectiveness, then when it comes to Kung Fu or Akido, go with Akido.
and to the guy below me, Akido is NOT aimed at defending yourself without hurting the attacker. That is exactly what I meant when I addressed people coming straight from wikipedia-type sites. That is so untrue. And for the record, I too have a black belt in TKD, which I learned while living in Korea, and I loved it, right up to the point where I learned Akido. My TKD has become a nice shelf piece and a conversation starter, but not really practical on the streets. Knowing TKD is just like knowing how to make paper airplaines, it's a nice thing to know, but it won't do much for you.|||am a 1st degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. It is Korean. It teaches you how to defend yourself and how to counter- attack. For fair warning, you do know that you won't be learning how to fight right off the bat. You will be taught self-defense moves and counter-attacking, but you will not be sparring until later in your martial arts training. You be taught about the history as well along with philosophy and such forth. I know that this would happen to younger people, though I do not know your age or anything. I have put down links of the Aikido, Kung fu, and Tae Kwon Do martial arts. I trust wikipedia. If you don't, you can always do a separate search yourself. I have looked at the 3 sites and the information seems accurate. They give you an idea of what each martial is targeted at. For instance, Aikido is aimed at defending yourself without any harm to the attacker. I suggest you look at the sites. Take great thought into it. It can cost a lot of money to be apart of these martial arts. You can always email me if you need more information.
My computer won't post this with links. Go to wikipedia and put the name of the martial art a the search box. It take you strait there. Or put wikipedia. org with the following endings on it.|||if you want to learn to fight....choose the mantis kung fu.
very few people can actually use aikido in a real fight. and it will not teach you anything but how to throw someone (in a bs way that doesnt work the way they show it most of the time) or how to use joint locks. its also highly ritualized and youll spend alot of time sitting on your feet (seiza) which can get really uncomfy after a while. it's almost like half religion and half technique from what practitioners have told me.
with mantis or any other chinese art you will always get...striking, kicking, throwing, and locking/pressure points.
so there isnt really anything aikido will teach you that kung fu won't. though aiki arts do have some unique throws. i've never seen anyone that could do it for real. they often practice against unrealistic attacks too...most of the time actually. most attacks are with someone running at you full speed in a predescribed manner and going with you...so sure it's easy to throw them.
kung fu has way more weapons than aikido. aikido uses a wooden sword and a jo staff.
in kung fu youll learn ...almost guaranteed...staff, sword and spear. among others. no it wont be a katana...but very cool anyway. actually youll likely learn two types of sword play...straight sword, and sabre. (akin to a scimitar)
i normally don't like saying arts dont work...but if you want to be able to fight, stay away from aikido. (my opinion, and im sure others are already gritting their teeth and wanting to choke me) ..but the truth is alot of arts arent really about fighting anymore. but about spirituality and such. and honestly i've never seen an aikido ka i thought could really fight for real. again...just my opinion.|||Remember Fight Quest Korea? When it came time to fight, the Hapkido (which is nearly identical to aikido and akijujitsu) turned into a combination of kick boxing and judo.
Variety is good, most schools will offer free lessons so float around. I like judo and jeet kune do, but also think bjj has some great stuff to offer. Aikido is cool, but not immediately applicable and then even after you have studied for so many years, you might as well have taken up BJJ, judo, or perhaps something else. Check several schools out and see for yourself.
You have Wushu, and Tai Chi.
Wushu is external martial art, and Tai Chi is internal martial art. What that means, is that Tai Chi will teach you about the flow and use of "spiritual/life energy", and Wushu will teach you the combat. Both of those together is what I would call fun, practical, and good exercise.
But Kung Fu takes years, the end result is truly phenomenal if you last long enough to see it through. I'm not sure if you will have time for that (as most people often do not), so I'll recommend Aikido. Through Aikido, you can learn to manipulate your opponents force/strength and use it against them. You're also given the privilege to study the philosophy of Budo, or The Empty Mind. It teaches you how to perfect your focus, and is practical both in and out of combat. Keep in mind that Aikido is a defensive art, not an offensive art.
Something with a katana-like weapon would be Kendo. Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing, and also uses the Budo philosophy.|||kung dose not involve in that much sparring like taekwondo and others. it is useually a parformance martial art
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|||Karate or brazilian jujitsu they are so much fun and so coooooool this is what UFC/mma fighters mostly use and its so much fun|||Before you choose either style, read the most updated version of The Art of Peace by Morihei Ueshiba. You can probably get it in your public library. The latest version of this book published in 2002 is an extended version of the pocket sized book called the Art of Peace. If you just read the first 3 chapters before it gets to Ueshiba's quotes you'll get to learn and understand more about Osensei Ueshiba and the various styles and masters he studied from prior to creating Aikido. One of his teachers killed 40 armed swordsmen with a sword without help from anyone. The Art of Peace is a 'must read' for anyone in the martial arts. Once you discover what a great martial artist Osensei Ueshiba was, you'll probably want to study Aikido.|||Well I like Aikido, I imagine you will ahve to exercise on your won unless training in combat sport becasue they are there to teach technique and not physical fitness. Aikido takes a lot form Japanese unamred sword disarms and very much from Kendo (sword fencing). Also it is a pascifist art that teaches restraint rather than destruction. It is an art I would very much like to learn.|||ahhaha i do a combination
its called kuk sool won
alot of technques are borrowed from aikido|||First off, there are tons of people answering your question who are just coming from Wikipedia or some other crap website like that, who have no idea about martial arts, so whatch who you listen to.
From what I know about Kung Fu, and that is strictly from friends who are well versed in it, the people who are really into it, really dig it, but the people who aren't totally into it, as in 6-8 hrs a day, they are kind of like "whatever, it's not that great." So, basically, what I'm saying is if you feel that you are totally into it, and will be for a long time, then go for it, but if you are even a bit "on the fence" then I'd pass on Kung Fu.
As far as Akido goes, I know about this, and I've been schooled in this. Someone above me touched on it by saying it has a lot to do with momentum, (I know that's not what they, I mean Wikipedia, actually said, but that's what they meant), and that's true. It has a lot to do with using your oponent's momentum and force against them. It encompasses a fair amount of throws, grasps, and holds. I think the same person above said it's "passivist," which isn't really true, because when people think of that word, they think, "waiting for stuff to happen, and not agressive" as one drunk guy tried to tell me Akido was. Akido is plenty agressive and plenty physical enough to ruin someone should you need to.
Go with Akido. It's more practical and less structured. You want real world effectiveness, then when it comes to Kung Fu or Akido, go with Akido.
and to the guy below me, Akido is NOT aimed at defending yourself without hurting the attacker. That is exactly what I meant when I addressed people coming straight from wikipedia-type sites. That is so untrue. And for the record, I too have a black belt in TKD, which I learned while living in Korea, and I loved it, right up to the point where I learned Akido. My TKD has become a nice shelf piece and a conversation starter, but not really practical on the streets. Knowing TKD is just like knowing how to make paper airplaines, it's a nice thing to know, but it won't do much for you.|||am a 1st degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. It is Korean. It teaches you how to defend yourself and how to counter- attack. For fair warning, you do know that you won't be learning how to fight right off the bat. You will be taught self-defense moves and counter-attacking, but you will not be sparring until later in your martial arts training. You be taught about the history as well along with philosophy and such forth. I know that this would happen to younger people, though I do not know your age or anything. I have put down links of the Aikido, Kung fu, and Tae Kwon Do martial arts. I trust wikipedia. If you don't, you can always do a separate search yourself. I have looked at the 3 sites and the information seems accurate. They give you an idea of what each martial is targeted at. For instance, Aikido is aimed at defending yourself without any harm to the attacker. I suggest you look at the sites. Take great thought into it. It can cost a lot of money to be apart of these martial arts. You can always email me if you need more information.
My computer won't post this with links. Go to wikipedia and put the name of the martial art a the search box. It take you strait there. Or put wikipedia. org with the following endings on it.|||if you want to learn to fight....choose the mantis kung fu.
very few people can actually use aikido in a real fight. and it will not teach you anything but how to throw someone (in a bs way that doesnt work the way they show it most of the time) or how to use joint locks. its also highly ritualized and youll spend alot of time sitting on your feet (seiza) which can get really uncomfy after a while. it's almost like half religion and half technique from what practitioners have told me.
with mantis or any other chinese art you will always get...striking, kicking, throwing, and locking/pressure points.
so there isnt really anything aikido will teach you that kung fu won't. though aiki arts do have some unique throws. i've never seen anyone that could do it for real. they often practice against unrealistic attacks too...most of the time actually. most attacks are with someone running at you full speed in a predescribed manner and going with you...so sure it's easy to throw them.
kung fu has way more weapons than aikido. aikido uses a wooden sword and a jo staff.
in kung fu youll learn ...almost guaranteed...staff, sword and spear. among others. no it wont be a katana...but very cool anyway. actually youll likely learn two types of sword play...straight sword, and sabre. (akin to a scimitar)
i normally don't like saying arts dont work...but if you want to be able to fight, stay away from aikido. (my opinion, and im sure others are already gritting their teeth and wanting to choke me) ..but the truth is alot of arts arent really about fighting anymore. but about spirituality and such. and honestly i've never seen an aikido ka i thought could really fight for real. again...just my opinion.|||Remember Fight Quest Korea? When it came time to fight, the Hapkido (which is nearly identical to aikido and akijujitsu) turned into a combination of kick boxing and judo.
Variety is good, most schools will offer free lessons so float around. I like judo and jeet kune do, but also think bjj has some great stuff to offer. Aikido is cool, but not immediately applicable and then even after you have studied for so many years, you might as well have taken up BJJ, judo, or perhaps something else. Check several schools out and see for yourself.
Which is the best kung fu academy in China?
I have decided to go in China and study kung fu, the language and everything else i can. But there is a mayhem on the web about Chinese academies.Too many! Thanks team!|||There are a lot of well established schools in China. A good start are the Wushu institutes that house the professional teams. Every large city in China will have one. Obviously these are the places to study contemporary Wushu and competition forms. Usually they will also have access to coaches that will teach traditional styles, such as Tai Chi or Xingyiquan. Here are the main places to learn from:
1) Shaolin Temple
Shaolin temple in Henan province is something of a martial arts Mecca at the moment, with some 2000 students studying in 8 schools dotted in and around the temple and in the neighboring town. One school is actually connected with the temple and is Buddhist. The rest are private businesses and are run independently of the temple. Moreover, a lot of what is taught there is contemporary Wushu. Because of the large number of western tourists that come here, living conditions are surprisingly good, with even a western restaurant near the temple. The monks living conditions are also not to bad, compared to say Chen Village The government has a lot of influence over what happens at Shaolin, so a lot of the skilled monks have left or been expelled.
2) Wudang Mountain
Wudang Mountain, the home of Wudangquan, is also a blossoming martial arts hot spot. Wudang Mountain is also covered in martial arts schools. Being in a rich province, the living conditions were not too bad. Ironically, Wudang Mountain is very near the Henan border, and the dialect they speak sounds a bit like the dialect they speak in Chen Village. One monk I talked to said that they are forbidden from teaching for money, so the government 'helps' them by taking all the school fees. I got the distinct impression that the coaches teaching, although from the temple, were far from the best. Taoists are renowned for keeping secrets.
Recently Premier Jian Zhiming visited Wudang Mountain and bestowed upon it the status of being a 'Special Economic Zone'. This gives the region special tax laws. With more and more involvement from the government, I expect Wudang Mountain to become very commercial in the future. A shame.
3) Chen Village
Chenjiagou, or Chen Village to give it its English name, also in Henan, is the home of Tai Chi. There are stacks of schools in the village, in neighboring villages, and in the nearby town of Wenxiang. Some of these schools are basically the backyard of some Tai Chi master, while others are large complexes including living quarters for students. Henan is one of Chinas poorest provinces, and in Chen village, a remote farming community in Henan, life is harsh.
Chen Xiaoxing run the main school in the village. Zhu Tiancai also has a small school in the village, though have only seen it open briefly when he returned from Singapore to attend the biannual meeting. Wang Xi'an used to teach in Wenxiang, but now has a school a kilometer or so from the village He has done some 鈥榗reative鈥?sign posting to make sure it appears that his school lies inside the village boundaries. Chen Shitong teaches from his house in the village. Chen Qingzhou, not actually part of the Chen family, lives in another village some 20km away.
Chen Zhenlei teaches in Zhengzhou city. Chen Xiaowang also has a house in Zhengzhou, but he is seldom there, spending most of the year time touring Europe and America, or in his house in Australia. However you can arrange to study with his eldest son whilst in Zhengzhou. Ladies, or for that matter men too, might like to study with the female teacher Chen Guixiang who could offer a different perspective to her male counterparts. All in all there are a lot of options, however I have yet to see anyone else fajing like the two brothers Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, so I would make the effort to see that side of the Chen family before making any decisions about who to study with.
If you want to study the Chen village style of Tai Chi, but you dot think you can take life in the sticks, then there is a Tai Chi teacher from Chen village teaching in Beijing who studied with Chen Zhaopei. His name is Yang Songquan.
4) Xi鈥檃n Wu Shu Institute
Xi鈥檃n has a famous martial arts school, and is also a historic town. The film star Donny Yen studied here. As well as contemporary wushu coaches, they have a 18th generation Tai Chi coach from Chen Village, Chen Quanzhong.
5) The Beijing Wushu Institute
The Beijing Wushu Institute, run by Wu Bin, is the home of the Beijing wushu team. The Beijing Wushu Team is known for its precise movements, and exacting standards. Jet Li the martial arts movie star learned his trade here. They often recruit teachers from The Chinese Wushu Association, also run by Wu Bin, to teach foreigners if there is something they particularly want to learn that is not available in the institute itself. The facilities here are also very good. Each room has a bathroom and aircon and TV, though you may need to share your room with a room mate. Also, the institute will pick you up from the airport and drop you off there too. They will also help you with other problems and occasionally organize trips out to the great wall during your days off. A lot of tourist attractions are a short walk away, while the rest are a short taxi ride away. Beihai park is literally outside the front door. There are usually a lot of other foreigners there, so it is easy to have a good time. The night life in Beijing gets better every year.
Living Conditions.
Conditions in the cities along the coast are not bad. Living in a four star hotel is an option if you can afford it, and even if you decide to slum it, you still can occasionally pop out for a western meal now and again. Away from the coast, things have progressed a lot slower, so be prepared for more of a shock. However every large city will have a posh hotel, no matter how out of place it may seem.
The best way to prepare for living in the countryside is to imagine you are going on a camping holiday, and pack accordingly. Constant water and electricity and a sewage system cannot be taken for granted, nor can heating in the rooms during winter. Even if you want to stay in a posh hotel, there may not be one within a couple of hours drive. However, some of the schools in the remoter parts of china have special rooms with mod cons for westerners to stay in, so you may be able to have your cake and eat it.
If you want to know more about travel in China, I would recommend reading a guide book. Good things have been said about "The Rough Guide to China". The entire text is available on line. Of course there is the ubiquitous "The Lonely Planet Guide to China" which is published in a number of different languages.
Theses days though, Wikitravel is increasingly the way to go.|||Seriously, you can't beat Hammy's answer.|||google it|||Give 10 points to Hammy for his knowledge.|||shaolin temple..
1) Shaolin Temple
Shaolin temple in Henan province is something of a martial arts Mecca at the moment, with some 2000 students studying in 8 schools dotted in and around the temple and in the neighboring town. One school is actually connected with the temple and is Buddhist. The rest are private businesses and are run independently of the temple. Moreover, a lot of what is taught there is contemporary Wushu. Because of the large number of western tourists that come here, living conditions are surprisingly good, with even a western restaurant near the temple. The monks living conditions are also not to bad, compared to say Chen Village The government has a lot of influence over what happens at Shaolin, so a lot of the skilled monks have left or been expelled.
2) Wudang Mountain
Wudang Mountain, the home of Wudangquan, is also a blossoming martial arts hot spot. Wudang Mountain is also covered in martial arts schools. Being in a rich province, the living conditions were not too bad. Ironically, Wudang Mountain is very near the Henan border, and the dialect they speak sounds a bit like the dialect they speak in Chen Village. One monk I talked to said that they are forbidden from teaching for money, so the government 'helps' them by taking all the school fees. I got the distinct impression that the coaches teaching, although from the temple, were far from the best. Taoists are renowned for keeping secrets.
Recently Premier Jian Zhiming visited Wudang Mountain and bestowed upon it the status of being a 'Special Economic Zone'. This gives the region special tax laws. With more and more involvement from the government, I expect Wudang Mountain to become very commercial in the future. A shame.
3) Chen Village
Chenjiagou, or Chen Village to give it its English name, also in Henan, is the home of Tai Chi. There are stacks of schools in the village, in neighboring villages, and in the nearby town of Wenxiang. Some of these schools are basically the backyard of some Tai Chi master, while others are large complexes including living quarters for students. Henan is one of Chinas poorest provinces, and in Chen village, a remote farming community in Henan, life is harsh.
Chen Xiaoxing run the main school in the village. Zhu Tiancai also has a small school in the village, though have only seen it open briefly when he returned from Singapore to attend the biannual meeting. Wang Xi'an used to teach in Wenxiang, but now has a school a kilometer or so from the village He has done some 鈥榗reative鈥?sign posting to make sure it appears that his school lies inside the village boundaries. Chen Shitong teaches from his house in the village. Chen Qingzhou, not actually part of the Chen family, lives in another village some 20km away.
Chen Zhenlei teaches in Zhengzhou city. Chen Xiaowang also has a house in Zhengzhou, but he is seldom there, spending most of the year time touring Europe and America, or in his house in Australia. However you can arrange to study with his eldest son whilst in Zhengzhou. Ladies, or for that matter men too, might like to study with the female teacher Chen Guixiang who could offer a different perspective to her male counterparts. All in all there are a lot of options, however I have yet to see anyone else fajing like the two brothers Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, so I would make the effort to see that side of the Chen family before making any decisions about who to study with.
If you want to study the Chen village style of Tai Chi, but you dot think you can take life in the sticks, then there is a Tai Chi teacher from Chen village teaching in Beijing who studied with Chen Zhaopei. His name is Yang Songquan.
4) Xi鈥檃n Wu Shu Institute
Xi鈥檃n has a famous martial arts school, and is also a historic town. The film star Donny Yen studied here. As well as contemporary wushu coaches, they have a 18th generation Tai Chi coach from Chen Village, Chen Quanzhong.
5) The Beijing Wushu Institute
The Beijing Wushu Institute, run by Wu Bin, is the home of the Beijing wushu team. The Beijing Wushu Team is known for its precise movements, and exacting standards. Jet Li the martial arts movie star learned his trade here. They often recruit teachers from The Chinese Wushu Association, also run by Wu Bin, to teach foreigners if there is something they particularly want to learn that is not available in the institute itself. The facilities here are also very good. Each room has a bathroom and aircon and TV, though you may need to share your room with a room mate. Also, the institute will pick you up from the airport and drop you off there too. They will also help you with other problems and occasionally organize trips out to the great wall during your days off. A lot of tourist attractions are a short walk away, while the rest are a short taxi ride away. Beihai park is literally outside the front door. There are usually a lot of other foreigners there, so it is easy to have a good time. The night life in Beijing gets better every year.
Living Conditions.
Conditions in the cities along the coast are not bad. Living in a four star hotel is an option if you can afford it, and even if you decide to slum it, you still can occasionally pop out for a western meal now and again. Away from the coast, things have progressed a lot slower, so be prepared for more of a shock. However every large city will have a posh hotel, no matter how out of place it may seem.
The best way to prepare for living in the countryside is to imagine you are going on a camping holiday, and pack accordingly. Constant water and electricity and a sewage system cannot be taken for granted, nor can heating in the rooms during winter. Even if you want to stay in a posh hotel, there may not be one within a couple of hours drive. However, some of the schools in the remoter parts of china have special rooms with mod cons for westerners to stay in, so you may be able to have your cake and eat it.
If you want to know more about travel in China, I would recommend reading a guide book. Good things have been said about "The Rough Guide to China". The entire text is available on line. Of course there is the ubiquitous "The Lonely Planet Guide to China" which is published in a number of different languages.
Theses days though, Wikitravel is increasingly the way to go.|||Seriously, you can't beat Hammy's answer.|||google it|||Give 10 points to Hammy for his knowledge.|||shaolin temple..
Is it true that kung fu is indian origin?
for years, i thought that the chinese were the ones to introduce martial arts and kung fu. but, from what i've read, karate and kung fu originated in india. i'd like to find out.|||The Shaolin temple holds that Boddhidarma, a southern Indian monk whose home was close to TANJORE KALLAR ANND TAMILLL NADU, was the one who taught the Chinese Buddhists at the Shaolin temple martial arts. However, the unarmed forms of Indian martial arts, and Chinese, are totally different. Here's why;
Boddhidarma only taught weapons routines, and several Yoga exercises. The true origin of unarmed fighting comes from war veterans who, seeking refuge from post traumatic stress disorder, went to the Shaolin temple to "purify their soul." They did not call it that back then, nevertheless, soldiers of old knew about the nightmares, and the trauma of war, and because they did not have therapists back then, they had the Buddhist temples and monasteries instead.
Because, largely out of habit, they still practiced with their weapons to pass the time, because they were forbidden by Buddhism to use those weapons, weapons forms were thus adapted for use with the fists, rather than with swords or spears. Indeed if you look at Karate, it is basically fencing with a straight sword, but with fists. Combining modified combat that went from armed to unarmed, with the exercises Boddhidarma showed them, Shaolin Kung Fu was born.
So the answer is both yes, and no. Boddhidarma got them started in it, but the martial arts he taught were largely weapons routines, few of which survive today. And, if you look at Kung Fu routines, and Indian martial arts routines they are completely and totally different. Martial arts are just like people's genetics; you look like your mother or father, because you carry their genes. Okinawan Karate looks like Fujian Crane style, because Karate carries Fujian Crane style's "genes," that is, its techniques.
There is no denying that Boddhidarma pointed out the importance of martial arts training even for pacifist monks, as that was the reality and cruelty of the world. However, he by himself did not bring all of the unarmed forms as some people believe it WAS from him however, that Shaolin Kung Fu and other arts thereafter, got the horse stance, the idea of throwing punches from the hip, and the idea of using meditation to supplement martial arts training, but what he taught ended there. All other unarmed forms, the Chinese developed themselves.
Hope that helps.|||Wrong. Historic sources show that even before that Indian monk came there were already earlier records of Chinese martial arts skills.
|||Well, here is your answer http://www.iampleasant.com/2011/04/origins-of-kung-fu-the-intricate-reality/
|||OK. Some of you touched base on some of the old "original" systems of combat, but still are missing out.
Kalaripayattu is the oldest Indian martial art dating back some 2000 years, and is what some "proclaim" to have been the precursor to Gung Fu.
Pankration dates a little farther than that to the time of Mesopotamia (approx. 5000 or later BC).
There are also records of organized fighting systems in China at that time as the guy above me mentioned. Though this is also before the Yellow Emperor (approx. 2600BC) even though he set out to clean up and organize the country.
The beliefs that it all started from one single place are just rumor, and are an easier way of stating something that had to be extensively researched to be made clear. (Not many people wanted to do the hard work.)
Okinawa Te has had a few recent discoveries about itself that lead to it actually being older than the first popular accounts of Chinese Gung Fu.
The point and big picture here is that the only "Oldest" known organized system is that of Pankration developed in Mesopotamia/Sumeria (The OLDEST KNOWN civilization). That said the world has studied and developed fighting systems ever since there has been a need to kill for land, food, women, status, and pride. Some cultures developed faster than others and have influenced those in need and in turn been influenced by the different methods of thinking, but they were sadly... NOT the creater of everything.
I hope this helps clear things up.|||Kung Fu did originate from China... According to legend, the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi, traditional date of ascension to the throne, 2698 BC) introduced the earliest forms of martial arts to China. The Yellow Emperor is described as a famous general who, before becoming China鈥檚 leader, wrote lengthy treatises on medicine, astrology and the martial arts. He allegedly developed the practice of jiao di or horn-butting and utilized it in war.
Karate began as a fighting system known as "ti" (or "te") among the pechin class of the Ryukyuans. During the Taira-Minamoto war, some samurai from the Minamoto clan arrived in Okinawa from Japan and became allies with the Ryukyuan nobles. The samurai may have taught their new allies the martial art of Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu which the pechin could have combined with their own fighting system. After trade relationships were established with the Ming dinasty China by Chuzan King Satto in 1372, many forms of Chinese martial arts were introduced to Ryukyu Islands by the visitors from China, mainly Fujian Province. A group of 36 Chinese families moved to Okinawa around 1392 for the purpose of cultural exchange. The political centralization of Okinawa by King Shohashi in 1429 and the 'Policy of Banning Weapons,' enforced in Okinawa after the invasion of the Shimazu clan in 1609, are also factors that furthered the development of Okinawan unarmed combat techniques.|||Bodhidharma a Buddhist monk from India travelled to China to check on his religion there in the 6th Century. He even visited the emperor, and he told everyone that their Buddhist observances were not so good. He went to the Shaolin (Young Forest) Chan Buddhist temple to teach there. The monks feared a foreigner, so they refused to admit him. For weeks, he sat near the gate staring at the wall in a lotus meditation posture. Eventually, his gaze bored a hole through the wall, and the monks knew he was indeed a holy man, so they allowed him to enter, at last. He soon saw they were weak and could not meditate for long periods, so he taught them exercises based upon the movements of animals he had observed on his long trip. He also wnted them to be able to defend themselves without weapons. This led to the 5 animal styles of Shaolin martial arts: tiger, leopard, crane, snake and dragon. "That Guy" is incorrect. Zen is the Japanese version of Chan Buddhism, and Shorin is the Japanese name for Shaolin. I have studied Japanese Shorin Ji Kempo and the Chinese Shaolin 5 animals and 5 families styles.|||A part of it is. Ancient Yoga techniques were taught By an Indian Buddhist Monk called Bodhidharma to the chinese Monks who were very weak. This was for them to be physically fit. The chinese monks then Intergrated this system with their Kung fu (which the chinese created) and created shaolin kung fu. And yes karate did come from a certain type of kung fu. It is unknown whether indian techniques had any influence on that kung fu (the one which karate is derived from) , therfore it cannot be assured that karate originated in india|||If u talking about origin of kung fu, it originated from china,
but the style of the martial arts indeed learn from bodhidarma around 500 A.D
if u talking about the origin of martial arts, no one is able to determine, which one is the first to introduce it.....
EUROPE or ASIA
coz both of them has the style on each own.....|||I have heard the Devil's story, and would like to add that I have even seen some kind of traditional martial art being practised by Tamil people. So, any Indian relative of Kung-Fu is specifically South Indian, and thus quite ancient. But who can say which relative is the oldest? These things certainly go back further than Buddhism.|||Yea, I've done some research so I know all about this.
It all started with an Indian monk named Bodhidharma. He traveled to China to spread his teachings on Zen Buddhism. When he found the monks were too physically unfit for his regime, he began training them in a series of exercises. Which became known as ( i believe ) Shorinji Kempo. It spread all over China, and has influenced martial arts all around.|||The Boddidharma, a disciple of Mahayana Buddhism moved from India to China and founded a monastery there. His training methods are believed to have been the ancestor of Shaolin Temple Boxing whose decent styles came to be known as kung fu, wushu, and chinese boxing.|||the father of all martial arts is pankration, which is greek. then came indonesian silat , followed by kun tao and kung fu . isn't history fun?|||Yes. Even karate was of indian origin. It spread to japan. But it became extinct in India just like buddhism.|||i always though kung fu originated in the shaolin temples where monks practised the leathal art. I'm pretty sure thats the truth.|||Yes it is origin from India......|||thats not true it actully devoloped in Japan, I'm in karate so i know some things.|||yes...in india the call it silambam...
kung fu are from korea...
Boddhidarma only taught weapons routines, and several Yoga exercises. The true origin of unarmed fighting comes from war veterans who, seeking refuge from post traumatic stress disorder, went to the Shaolin temple to "purify their soul." They did not call it that back then, nevertheless, soldiers of old knew about the nightmares, and the trauma of war, and because they did not have therapists back then, they had the Buddhist temples and monasteries instead.
Because, largely out of habit, they still practiced with their weapons to pass the time, because they were forbidden by Buddhism to use those weapons, weapons forms were thus adapted for use with the fists, rather than with swords or spears. Indeed if you look at Karate, it is basically fencing with a straight sword, but with fists. Combining modified combat that went from armed to unarmed, with the exercises Boddhidarma showed them, Shaolin Kung Fu was born.
So the answer is both yes, and no. Boddhidarma got them started in it, but the martial arts he taught were largely weapons routines, few of which survive today. And, if you look at Kung Fu routines, and Indian martial arts routines they are completely and totally different. Martial arts are just like people's genetics; you look like your mother or father, because you carry their genes. Okinawan Karate looks like Fujian Crane style, because Karate carries Fujian Crane style's "genes," that is, its techniques.
There is no denying that Boddhidarma pointed out the importance of martial arts training even for pacifist monks, as that was the reality and cruelty of the world. However, he by himself did not bring all of the unarmed forms as some people believe it WAS from him however, that Shaolin Kung Fu and other arts thereafter, got the horse stance, the idea of throwing punches from the hip, and the idea of using meditation to supplement martial arts training, but what he taught ended there. All other unarmed forms, the Chinese developed themselves.
Hope that helps.|||Wrong. Historic sources show that even before that Indian monk came there were already earlier records of Chinese martial arts skills.
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|||OK. Some of you touched base on some of the old "original" systems of combat, but still are missing out.
Kalaripayattu is the oldest Indian martial art dating back some 2000 years, and is what some "proclaim" to have been the precursor to Gung Fu.
Pankration dates a little farther than that to the time of Mesopotamia (approx. 5000 or later BC).
There are also records of organized fighting systems in China at that time as the guy above me mentioned. Though this is also before the Yellow Emperor (approx. 2600BC) even though he set out to clean up and organize the country.
The beliefs that it all started from one single place are just rumor, and are an easier way of stating something that had to be extensively researched to be made clear. (Not many people wanted to do the hard work.)
Okinawa Te has had a few recent discoveries about itself that lead to it actually being older than the first popular accounts of Chinese Gung Fu.
The point and big picture here is that the only "Oldest" known organized system is that of Pankration developed in Mesopotamia/Sumeria (The OLDEST KNOWN civilization). That said the world has studied and developed fighting systems ever since there has been a need to kill for land, food, women, status, and pride. Some cultures developed faster than others and have influenced those in need and in turn been influenced by the different methods of thinking, but they were sadly... NOT the creater of everything.
I hope this helps clear things up.|||Kung Fu did originate from China... According to legend, the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi, traditional date of ascension to the throne, 2698 BC) introduced the earliest forms of martial arts to China. The Yellow Emperor is described as a famous general who, before becoming China鈥檚 leader, wrote lengthy treatises on medicine, astrology and the martial arts. He allegedly developed the practice of jiao di or horn-butting and utilized it in war.
Karate began as a fighting system known as "ti" (or "te") among the pechin class of the Ryukyuans. During the Taira-Minamoto war, some samurai from the Minamoto clan arrived in Okinawa from Japan and became allies with the Ryukyuan nobles. The samurai may have taught their new allies the martial art of Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu which the pechin could have combined with their own fighting system. After trade relationships were established with the Ming dinasty China by Chuzan King Satto in 1372, many forms of Chinese martial arts were introduced to Ryukyu Islands by the visitors from China, mainly Fujian Province. A group of 36 Chinese families moved to Okinawa around 1392 for the purpose of cultural exchange. The political centralization of Okinawa by King Shohashi in 1429 and the 'Policy of Banning Weapons,' enforced in Okinawa after the invasion of the Shimazu clan in 1609, are also factors that furthered the development of Okinawan unarmed combat techniques.|||Bodhidharma a Buddhist monk from India travelled to China to check on his religion there in the 6th Century. He even visited the emperor, and he told everyone that their Buddhist observances were not so good. He went to the Shaolin (Young Forest) Chan Buddhist temple to teach there. The monks feared a foreigner, so they refused to admit him. For weeks, he sat near the gate staring at the wall in a lotus meditation posture. Eventually, his gaze bored a hole through the wall, and the monks knew he was indeed a holy man, so they allowed him to enter, at last. He soon saw they were weak and could not meditate for long periods, so he taught them exercises based upon the movements of animals he had observed on his long trip. He also wnted them to be able to defend themselves without weapons. This led to the 5 animal styles of Shaolin martial arts: tiger, leopard, crane, snake and dragon. "That Guy" is incorrect. Zen is the Japanese version of Chan Buddhism, and Shorin is the Japanese name for Shaolin. I have studied Japanese Shorin Ji Kempo and the Chinese Shaolin 5 animals and 5 families styles.|||A part of it is. Ancient Yoga techniques were taught By an Indian Buddhist Monk called Bodhidharma to the chinese Monks who were very weak. This was for them to be physically fit. The chinese monks then Intergrated this system with their Kung fu (which the chinese created) and created shaolin kung fu. And yes karate did come from a certain type of kung fu. It is unknown whether indian techniques had any influence on that kung fu (the one which karate is derived from) , therfore it cannot be assured that karate originated in india|||If u talking about origin of kung fu, it originated from china,
but the style of the martial arts indeed learn from bodhidarma around 500 A.D
if u talking about the origin of martial arts, no one is able to determine, which one is the first to introduce it.....
EUROPE or ASIA
coz both of them has the style on each own.....|||I have heard the Devil's story, and would like to add that I have even seen some kind of traditional martial art being practised by Tamil people. So, any Indian relative of Kung-Fu is specifically South Indian, and thus quite ancient. But who can say which relative is the oldest? These things certainly go back further than Buddhism.|||Yea, I've done some research so I know all about this.
It all started with an Indian monk named Bodhidharma. He traveled to China to spread his teachings on Zen Buddhism. When he found the monks were too physically unfit for his regime, he began training them in a series of exercises. Which became known as ( i believe ) Shorinji Kempo. It spread all over China, and has influenced martial arts all around.|||The Boddidharma, a disciple of Mahayana Buddhism moved from India to China and founded a monastery there. His training methods are believed to have been the ancestor of Shaolin Temple Boxing whose decent styles came to be known as kung fu, wushu, and chinese boxing.|||the father of all martial arts is pankration, which is greek. then came indonesian silat , followed by kun tao and kung fu . isn't history fun?|||Yes. Even karate was of indian origin. It spread to japan. But it became extinct in India just like buddhism.|||i always though kung fu originated in the shaolin temples where monks practised the leathal art. I'm pretty sure thats the truth.|||Yes it is origin from India......|||thats not true it actully devoloped in Japan, I'm in karate so i know some things.|||yes...in india the call it silambam...
kung fu are from korea...
WHich is better? Karate or Kung Fu??
If You can be a master in Karate or Kung Fu (chinese martial arts), which would you be? Considering you are at the same level in both MAs.|||All martial arts have they're good points. I prefer kung fu much more than karate and have studied both. I only did karate for 1 year %26amp; now have done kung fu for 7 - so I can't say I gave karate it's full chance. My reasons primarily based on my experience only; karate felt like I used only my arm to punch %26amp; just my leg to kick where with kung fu I feel that I've been taught to use my core muscles primarily and the arm %26amp; leg as extra. I feel like I can hit a lot harder this way. Kung fu is more versatile. The things to learn are a lot more varied so I didn't get bored so easily. Being phsically a smaller person, I feel like kung fu was much more beneficial because it teaches the idea of not only using my whole body to defend, but also how to redirect my opponents energy against them. Karate I felt was more like force impacting force where with kung fu it felt more like redirecting their energy right back on them.
(b.t.w. - karate is not based in china)|||Without question, Kung Fu. Kung Fu does teach the basics in fighting technique and self-defense. But more importantly, students reach a point where their teachers realize they are ready to study the true art of Kung Fu, and move them beyond the physical to the higher order of this art form. True Masters know that the the true study is of ourselves, not of the forms. That is what makes traditional Shaolin Kung Fu so powerful, for it gives us no choice but to face the truth of ourselves.
Anyone can learn to fight an external enemy using any number of martial arts techniques. Who cares? I want to be able to rid myself of the demons that drag me down and hold me back from being the best that I can be at any given time. Kung Fu. Without question.|||Kung Fu is better, Karate is easier.|||kalari payattu from kerala, india is better than these two|||if i could suddenly be a master i would say karate have you ever seen a good karate guy fight punch kick etc the speed and power is amazing (id used to do karate and gave it up its not suited for me)
kung fu would be very cool and interesting and great for fitness but i would say karate|||either one is better than the other, it would all depend on the people using these forms of material arts.|||The difference between the two lies in the way they display power. Karate is a more blunt, brutish display of power (samurai), while kung-fu is more subtle, hidden display of power-more emphasis on fluidity and grace, and short burst of power.....to say one is better would depend on the context by which the respectful one is displayed. I think in competitive hand to hand situations, Karate is more practical-MMA or combat; whereas with Kung Fu you will not see anyone in the octagon bust out some Jackie Chan....he will get hammered. Look at any of the top competitors in K-1 they all practice some form of Karate.|||A Kung-Fu master will spend years evaluating you before he even starts to teach you the true art of Kung-Fu, where as Karate is "what you see is what you get."
So it depends on what you wan麓t to use it for. Regular fighting? Go for Karate. Want to help find peace with yourself? Go Kung-Fu.|||It all depends on the person.|||karate is not a chinese martial art and it depends|||It all depends on the individual and what's available as a martial art.
I've been doing martial arts since 1968 and I have developed a preference for the Chinese martial arts, so if I could do it all over again, I would have jumped into a kwoon and stayed there.|||tae kwon do its kinda like karate, its a mix of a bunch of martial arts forms, so its probably just want u want, plus it focuses more on ur inner strength than your outter. many people think that karate is all about fighting, but its really just the oppisite. tae kwon do was formed in korea. i would suggest reasearching all kinds of martial arts and seeing what u like best
(b.t.w. - karate is not based in china)|||Without question, Kung Fu. Kung Fu does teach the basics in fighting technique and self-defense. But more importantly, students reach a point where their teachers realize they are ready to study the true art of Kung Fu, and move them beyond the physical to the higher order of this art form. True Masters know that the the true study is of ourselves, not of the forms. That is what makes traditional Shaolin Kung Fu so powerful, for it gives us no choice but to face the truth of ourselves.
Anyone can learn to fight an external enemy using any number of martial arts techniques. Who cares? I want to be able to rid myself of the demons that drag me down and hold me back from being the best that I can be at any given time. Kung Fu. Without question.|||Kung Fu is better, Karate is easier.|||kalari payattu from kerala, india is better than these two|||if i could suddenly be a master i would say karate have you ever seen a good karate guy fight punch kick etc the speed and power is amazing (id used to do karate and gave it up its not suited for me)
kung fu would be very cool and interesting and great for fitness but i would say karate|||either one is better than the other, it would all depend on the people using these forms of material arts.|||The difference between the two lies in the way they display power. Karate is a more blunt, brutish display of power (samurai), while kung-fu is more subtle, hidden display of power-more emphasis on fluidity and grace, and short burst of power.....to say one is better would depend on the context by which the respectful one is displayed. I think in competitive hand to hand situations, Karate is more practical-MMA or combat; whereas with Kung Fu you will not see anyone in the octagon bust out some Jackie Chan....he will get hammered. Look at any of the top competitors in K-1 they all practice some form of Karate.|||A Kung-Fu master will spend years evaluating you before he even starts to teach you the true art of Kung-Fu, where as Karate is "what you see is what you get."
So it depends on what you wan麓t to use it for. Regular fighting? Go for Karate. Want to help find peace with yourself? Go Kung-Fu.|||It all depends on the person.|||karate is not a chinese martial art and it depends|||It all depends on the individual and what's available as a martial art.
I've been doing martial arts since 1968 and I have developed a preference for the Chinese martial arts, so if I could do it all over again, I would have jumped into a kwoon and stayed there.|||tae kwon do its kinda like karate, its a mix of a bunch of martial arts forms, so its probably just want u want, plus it focuses more on ur inner strength than your outter. many people think that karate is all about fighting, but its really just the oppisite. tae kwon do was formed in korea. i would suggest reasearching all kinds of martial arts and seeing what u like best
Did kung-fu originate from karate or vice versa?
I wonder this because in the commercials for the new Karate Kid movie Jackie Chan says that he must work on his kung-fu...but its the KARATE kid, not the kung-fu kid...so is kung-fu a form of karate? or vice versa...(i do know that kung-fu is Chinese...i think)|||No one martial art came directly and completely from another. kung fu had an influence on karate, but still developed on it's own to some level.
And that movie was just directly developed from the original karate kid which in which yes they did karate. They maintained the title cause of it's basis on the original movie.
and kung fu directly translates to skill. not necesarily in a fighting art. one can have kung fu in pottery. It is generally seen in the western world as being in relation to martial arts.|||The new Karate Kid is about a kid learning Kung Fu in China. Basically, the only tie to Karate is in the name, which they took from the 80s movie.
Karate is derived from Okinawan indigenous combat methods ("Te" or "Tii" in Okinawan), and Chinese Kenpo (Chuan Fa -- "Fist Art"? Sorry... My Chinese is rusty) techniques brought to the Ryukyu Islands.
Kung Fu is a general term used to describe Wushu (Martial Discipline/Skill), and Chuan Fa would be a form of Wushu. Kung Fu is generally understood to mean "Hard Work".
Hope that helps! Sorry about my bad Chinese!|||The work Kung Fu means progressing by working hard.
It does not mean martial arts. You can apply this term to anything from cooking to lovemaking.
So he was telling him he had to work on progressing through applying himself more.
CTC is correct. Karate was developed when the Okinawans fused their original art which was a Grappling Art with Chinese Techniques and Theories.|||They are related, but are not the same. OC Bujinkan told you right. Okinawa had it's "te", and was exposed to Chinese martial art, which sort of blended in. You could call them cousins, but one did not really develop from the other, although they both had influence on the other.|||First of all, its a movie, not reality. Kung Fu,and Karate are totally different arts, with different techniques and different heritages.|||The creation of Karate was influenced by Kung Fu.|||Maybe, take tae kwon do is combine of kung-fu and karate.|||kung fu came first
And that movie was just directly developed from the original karate kid which in which yes they did karate. They maintained the title cause of it's basis on the original movie.
and kung fu directly translates to skill. not necesarily in a fighting art. one can have kung fu in pottery. It is generally seen in the western world as being in relation to martial arts.|||The new Karate Kid is about a kid learning Kung Fu in China. Basically, the only tie to Karate is in the name, which they took from the 80s movie.
Karate is derived from Okinawan indigenous combat methods ("Te" or "Tii" in Okinawan), and Chinese Kenpo (Chuan Fa -- "Fist Art"? Sorry... My Chinese is rusty) techniques brought to the Ryukyu Islands.
Kung Fu is a general term used to describe Wushu (Martial Discipline/Skill), and Chuan Fa would be a form of Wushu. Kung Fu is generally understood to mean "Hard Work".
Hope that helps! Sorry about my bad Chinese!|||The work Kung Fu means progressing by working hard.
It does not mean martial arts. You can apply this term to anything from cooking to lovemaking.
So he was telling him he had to work on progressing through applying himself more.
CTC is correct. Karate was developed when the Okinawans fused their original art which was a Grappling Art with Chinese Techniques and Theories.|||They are related, but are not the same. OC Bujinkan told you right. Okinawa had it's "te", and was exposed to Chinese martial art, which sort of blended in. You could call them cousins, but one did not really develop from the other, although they both had influence on the other.|||First of all, its a movie, not reality. Kung Fu,and Karate are totally different arts, with different techniques and different heritages.|||The creation of Karate was influenced by Kung Fu.|||Maybe, take tae kwon do is combine of kung-fu and karate.|||kung fu came first
Chinese Kenpo is Wushu/Kung Fu?
definition problem|||Kenpo means fist method. It is a Japanese term to denote a Chinese martial art. Quan Fa is Kenpo in Chinese.
Wushu means literally Martial Art. Kung Fu means labor/effort.
Quan Fa (Kenpo) is in fact Wushu (martial arts) and Kung Fu (hard work).|||According to my belief, no. Kajukenbo Black Belt Prof. Walter Godin created his own style which he called Walter Godin's Chinese Kenpo. Prof. Godin's most famous student is GM John Hackleman who trained Chuck Lidell.
There are some Kajukenbo schools that call themselves Chinese Kenpo because no one has heard of Kajukenbo. There may be other Kenpo schools not connected to Kajukenbo that also call themselves Chinese Kenpo.
The term Chinese Kenpo is partially correct. Prof. William K. S. Chow who trained a lot of the famous Kenpo people in Hawaii, is half Chinese.|||"Chinese Kenpo"?! Did you pick that up from a movie or something?
Wushu means literally Martial Art. Kung Fu means labor/effort.
Quan Fa (Kenpo) is in fact Wushu (martial arts) and Kung Fu (hard work).|||According to my belief, no. Kajukenbo Black Belt Prof. Walter Godin created his own style which he called Walter Godin's Chinese Kenpo. Prof. Godin's most famous student is GM John Hackleman who trained Chuck Lidell.
There are some Kajukenbo schools that call themselves Chinese Kenpo because no one has heard of Kajukenbo. There may be other Kenpo schools not connected to Kajukenbo that also call themselves Chinese Kenpo.
The term Chinese Kenpo is partially correct. Prof. William K. S. Chow who trained a lot of the famous Kenpo people in Hawaii, is half Chinese.|||"Chinese Kenpo"?! Did you pick that up from a movie or something?
If the Chinese can fly like in Kung Fu movies....?
can we expect to see China taking the gold at the Olympics in high jump, long jump and riple jump?|||we could but too bad wires arent allowed in the Olympics|||You've got everything twisted in your mind.|||yes, but if the American's elect Chuck Norris to compete against the flying Chinese, the Chinese are sure to lose!!|||of course chinese people have powers
JUST KIDDING ASIAN PEOPLE|||Now that you mention it, I'd sort of like to see 100,000 Chinese in colored uniforms forming a giant face of Bruce Lee.
JUST KIDDING ASIAN PEOPLE|||Now that you mention it, I'd sort of like to see 100,000 Chinese in colored uniforms forming a giant face of Bruce Lee.
Who taught jackie chan kung fu?
i know that jackie learned kung fu in chinese theater, but hes so good at it, and i wonder who was his teacher, and what style did he learn?|||Master Yu Jim Yuen., Chan trained rigorously for the next decade, excelling in martial arts and acrobatics.[4] He eventually joined the Seven Little Fortunes, a performance group made up of the school's best students, gaining the stage name Yuen Lo in homage to his master.|||It is not known what style jackie was taught. He was most likely taught a variety of different styles. It does say in his biography that when Jackie was young, his father would wake him early in the morning and together they would practice kung fu. Charles Chan believed that learning kung fu would help build Jackie's character, teaching him patience, strength, and courage, before he learnt more kung fu in the theatre.
http://www.jackiechan.com/about/about_bi鈥?/a>
http://www.jackiechan.com/about/about_bi鈥?/a>
What is the name of this Chinese song in this kung fu clip?
Here is a link to the clip: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=91f_1190335858|||It's "Zui Quan 醉拳" (Meaning drunken fist)
by Jackie Chan.
Lyrics:
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
江湖中闯名号从来不用刀
（我不用刀）
千斤的重担我一肩挑
（我一肩挑）
不喊冤也不求饶
对情谊我肯弯腰
酒中仙好汉一条
莫说狂
狂人心存厚道
莫笑痴
因痴心难找
莫怕醉
醉过海阔天高
且狂且痴且醉趁年少
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
（好比浪涛）
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
（付之一笑）
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
干了吧
站稳脚步你放轻松
酒过三巡你别偷溜
板凳老虎一起冲一起冲
哈变成龙
看我脸红脖子也粗
心里明白我是英雄
江湖中闯名号从来不用刀
（我不用刀）
千斤的重担我一肩挑
（我一肩挑）
不喊冤也不求饶
对情谊我肯弯腰
酒中仙好汉一条
莫说狂
狂人心存厚道
莫笑痴
因痴心难找
莫怕醉
醉过海阔天高
且狂且痴且醉在今朝
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
（好比浪涛）
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
（付之一笑）
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
酒里乾坤我最知道
by Jackie Chan.
Lyrics:
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
江湖中闯名号从来不用刀
（我不用刀）
千斤的重担我一肩挑
（我一肩挑）
不喊冤也不求饶
对情谊我肯弯腰
酒中仙好汉一条
莫说狂
狂人心存厚道
莫笑痴
因痴心难找
莫怕醉
醉过海阔天高
且狂且痴且醉趁年少
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
（好比浪涛）
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
（付之一笑）
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
干了吧
站稳脚步你放轻松
酒过三巡你别偷溜
板凳老虎一起冲一起冲
哈变成龙
看我脸红脖子也粗
心里明白我是英雄
江湖中闯名号从来不用刀
（我不用刀）
千斤的重担我一肩挑
（我一肩挑）
不喊冤也不求饶
对情谊我肯弯腰
酒中仙好汉一条
莫说狂
狂人心存厚道
莫笑痴
因痴心难找
莫怕醉
醉过海阔天高
且狂且痴且醉在今朝
我颠颠又倒倒好比浪涛
（好比浪涛）
有万种的委屈我付之一笑
（付之一笑）
我一下低
我一下高
摇摇晃晃不肯倒
酒里乾坤我最知道
酒里乾坤我最知道
If you were a kung fu hero, what would be your Chinese name, and what move would you use to beat the big boss?
Subquestions- what is your kung fu weapon, what is your 'costume', do you use dubbing or subtitling?|||Name will be "How Ming Pow",,,killer move will be "Monkey grabbing heavenly nuts",,,bare hands, just a Hawaiian shorts, shirtless,,,,dubbing,,,|||my name would be 'Fa Kin Su Pah' my choice of weapon would be my bare hands and there would have to be subtitles - cant stand dubbing|||Wan-hung-lo
The Burger King flying annihilator.
Dubbing all the way.
The Burger King flying annihilator.
Dubbing all the way.
Do all the kung fu styles have their own special moves?
I'm really confused right now. Okay, so I know what kung fu is... It's a Chinese fighting style. But I understand that there are also different sub-styles of kung fu, like tiger, mantis, crane, snake, monkey and leopard. So, does each style use their own different moves, or does all the styles have the same? Is the "style" just the way the person does the kung-fu moves?|||All Quan Fa have their owm methods. Some do the animal forms while others rely on principles and certain techniques. Quan Fa are specialized by their forms. To understand the movement from one style to the other you would have to study the history of the form itself, the style and the founder.
The techniques in a form is acquired through principle and adopted or created for the purpose of the development of the style as a whole. Key principles of technique is what defines the moves.
Some forms are very similar with a slight difference here and there, while others look almost like completely different forms.
Animal forms are rarely taught out from the style, save a few. Mantis and Monkey are ones you mentioned that are taught as an entire system. Even they have different styles below them. Most Quan Fa use the animals in correlation with the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine (Such as Hung Gar, Shaolin, etc.), or in relation to not only the 5 elements but also the 12 meridians in 12 animal forms (Xingyi for example). They're not only for technique, but they also have internal properties as well.
Moves will vary from style to style, school to school, branch to branch, and principle to principle. Unless the forms are the same, then the styles aren't going to be. That is for certain.|||yes, each kung fu style has their own special moves. however, the different styles share many fundamental moves that just slightly vary between each style. for example, in kung fu [wushu], there is a standard 'palm position' that you maintain for almost all moves aside from fist moves. in the different styles, the move may be the same, but the palm position may be different.
but yes, there will be moves that are entirely for a certain style, and that dont exist in other styles.
The techniques in a form is acquired through principle and adopted or created for the purpose of the development of the style as a whole. Key principles of technique is what defines the moves.
Some forms are very similar with a slight difference here and there, while others look almost like completely different forms.
Animal forms are rarely taught out from the style, save a few. Mantis and Monkey are ones you mentioned that are taught as an entire system. Even they have different styles below them. Most Quan Fa use the animals in correlation with the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine (Such as Hung Gar, Shaolin, etc.), or in relation to not only the 5 elements but also the 12 meridians in 12 animal forms (Xingyi for example). They're not only for technique, but they also have internal properties as well.
Moves will vary from style to style, school to school, branch to branch, and principle to principle. Unless the forms are the same, then the styles aren't going to be. That is for certain.|||yes, each kung fu style has their own special moves. however, the different styles share many fundamental moves that just slightly vary between each style. for example, in kung fu [wushu], there is a standard 'palm position' that you maintain for almost all moves aside from fist moves. in the different styles, the move may be the same, but the palm position may be different.
but yes, there will be moves that are entirely for a certain style, and that dont exist in other styles.
What is the funniest Chinese costume for Halloween? Haibao? Kung Fu Panda? Dalai Lama?
Help me decide. I want a really funny and cartoonish costume!!!!
http://en.expo2010.cn/expo/expoenglish/m鈥?/a>
http://www.kungfupanda.com/|||Don't listen to these China bashers. They're just angry that The Great Satan's days are numbered. MUAHAHA!
Okay, will down to costumes...
I think Dalai Lama with the words, "F*ck America, Free Palestine", written on your shirt would be pretty cool.
Kung Fu Panda sounds pretty funny as well.
That's all I can think of so far.|||Why not go as Hu Jintao? All you have to do is look terrified when you are in the company of western people and condemn your "political opponents" to death.
Maybe go as Mao and pretend to starve people to death or torture them.
How about Wen Jiabao all you would have to do is smile inanely at everyone and pretend you are their friend.
You could go with a group of friends dressed as Red Guards and condemn people for being "intellectuals" or "capitalist roaders"
You could go on your knees as Deng Xiaoping and tell people that "a million (deaths) is a relatively small number"
I'm sure any of these would go down a storm at any Halloween bash.|||any costume with any of the obnoxious people's name in the front(like the guy hiding behind a fat lady's picture, he's the most annoying one), and the back shoud say ''moron'' or any synonyms.
this year Halloween i would dress like a normal Asian girl since all the other 364 days i dress like a slut. lol. well kind of, just short shorts and skirts etc. and i will have two pony tails instead of one. i can't wait for Halloween!|||The kung fu panda is good. But you don't need to dress up for Halloween, China does not celebrate it and even if it does, your natural looks are enough to meet your own requirements.|||Yup I agree, Chairman Mao is the GO|||Get some friends together and dress as the Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf gang (鍠滅緤缇婁笌鐏板お鐙?
http://en.expo2010.cn/expo/expoenglish/m鈥?/a>
http://www.kungfupanda.com/|||Don't listen to these China bashers. They're just angry that The Great Satan's days are numbered. MUAHAHA!
Okay, will down to costumes...
I think Dalai Lama with the words, "F*ck America, Free Palestine", written on your shirt would be pretty cool.
Kung Fu Panda sounds pretty funny as well.
That's all I can think of so far.|||Why not go as Hu Jintao? All you have to do is look terrified when you are in the company of western people and condemn your "political opponents" to death.
Maybe go as Mao and pretend to starve people to death or torture them.
How about Wen Jiabao all you would have to do is smile inanely at everyone and pretend you are their friend.
You could go with a group of friends dressed as Red Guards and condemn people for being "intellectuals" or "capitalist roaders"
You could go on your knees as Deng Xiaoping and tell people that "a million (deaths) is a relatively small number"
I'm sure any of these would go down a storm at any Halloween bash.|||any costume with any of the obnoxious people's name in the front(like the guy hiding behind a fat lady's picture, he's the most annoying one), and the back shoud say ''moron'' or any synonyms.
this year Halloween i would dress like a normal Asian girl since all the other 364 days i dress like a slut. lol. well kind of, just short shorts and skirts etc. and i will have two pony tails instead of one. i can't wait for Halloween!|||The kung fu panda is good. But you don't need to dress up for Halloween, China does not celebrate it and even if it does, your natural looks are enough to meet your own requirements.|||Yup I agree, Chairman Mao is the GO|||Get some friends together and dress as the Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf gang (鍠滅緤缇婁笌鐏板お鐙?
Kung Fu guy in the new Lost episode.?
who is the actor who plays the kung fu chinese temple dude at the temple in the new lost episode. I know that I've seen him in a movie b4. I just can't remember what movie it was.|||It's Hiroyuki Sanada, he was in the Last Samurai as the guy who trained Tom Cruise, the original Ring films and Sunshine as the captain.
(I like him because he got to him that annoying little tit TC with sticks!!)
(I like him because he got to him that annoying little tit TC with sticks!!)
In Malaysia do we have,Chinese temple that teach Shoalin Kung Fu?
Well I don't think there are any Chinese temples teaching Shaolin Kung Fu but there are associations out there teaching Kung Fu. There is one in Kg. Baru Subang if I'm not mistaken. My younger brother's classmate is a kung-fu learner.|||we need a reason to built the Great Wall first before any chinese temple here start to promote
Kung Fu...........lol|||yes, it is somewhere behind mount kinabalu, there is no proper trail for you to climb, only thye faithed one can find the temple|||no lah where got the expertise|||THE SHOALIN HAVE LONG BEEN EXTINCT.|||The answer is a NO and the bn government will not issue a permit for it.
It will be a threat to umno's ketuanan melayu and their silat Kelas F industry.
However we do have the One Arm Tiger Kung Fu machine inside a casino up on that hill.|||I'm not sure, but I saw some kids practicing some kind of martial art at a temple I visited. I wonder if it's kungfu.
Kung Fu...........lol|||yes, it is somewhere behind mount kinabalu, there is no proper trail for you to climb, only thye faithed one can find the temple|||no lah where got the expertise|||THE SHOALIN HAVE LONG BEEN EXTINCT.|||The answer is a NO and the bn government will not issue a permit for it.
It will be a threat to umno's ketuanan melayu and their silat Kelas F industry.
However we do have the One Arm Tiger Kung Fu machine inside a casino up on that hill.|||I'm not sure, but I saw some kids practicing some kind of martial art at a temple I visited. I wonder if it's kungfu.
Why many Chinese that migrate to Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak doesn't know Kung Fu but they?
know how to cook good food, particularly the Hokkien people just look at Penang and Kuching.|||i use kung fu to cook rice, fry chicken n slay fish,.. HAiiiiYAkkkk~~~!!!|||A chinese does not need to learn kung-fu
An indian does not need to shake their head.
An arabian does not need to have long beards.
An african does not need to be a rapper.
It's just plain ignorance if you think everyone in the same race have a same mindset and behavior.|||Because not all chinese are created equal.|||that's their specialty Kung Fu at the kitchen all your movement in cooking is the Kung Fu step......hehehehe.....|||If they know kung fu, they don't have to migrate from their kampungs then.|||because with food they can survive, not with kungfu.. apa ini soalan .....
An indian does not need to shake their head.
An arabian does not need to have long beards.
An african does not need to be a rapper.
It's just plain ignorance if you think everyone in the same race have a same mindset and behavior.|||Because not all chinese are created equal.|||that's their specialty Kung Fu at the kitchen all your movement in cooking is the Kung Fu step......hehehehe.....|||If they know kung fu, they don't have to migrate from their kampungs then.|||because with food they can survive, not with kungfu.. apa ini soalan .....
Name of Chinese martial arts/kung fu, kids movie?
I used to watch this movie when I was a little kid. It had five kids (I think) and I know for sure that one of them was called Fatty. [It isn't the Lucky 7 Ninja Kids.] I remember a scene where one of the kids puts his hand into a basket which had a snake. I also remember the ending was in a place with lots of statues (Buddha statues, I think) and Fatty inserts his head into a headless statue to fool the bad guys. The kids are accompanied by this youngish woman who is looking for a golden buddha I think. The kids are almost teenagers. The oldest I know for sure was atleast 15 or 16.
Help me please! :) I really want to watch this movie again.|||was it one of the 3 Ninjas movies? One of the kids is called Tum Tum|||Thanks! It wasn't the "3 Ninjas" but I found the movie I was looking for. It's called the "Kung-Fu Kids" and the part I wanted was "Kung-Fu Kids in Vietnam." :)
Help me please! :) I really want to watch this movie again.|||was it one of the 3 Ninjas movies? One of the kids is called Tum Tum|||Thanks! It wasn't the "3 Ninjas" but I found the movie I was looking for. It's called the "Kung-Fu Kids" and the part I wanted was "Kung-Fu Kids in Vietnam." :)
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Baji Quan Kung Fu vs Kyokushin Karate?
Which Martial Art do you like more and how do you think it's practitioners would do against the other? This is not which style is better just your opinion on how you think a fight would go if these two were pitted against each other, I know it depends on the fighter I just want to know what you think.
Kyokushin Karate created by 艑yama Masutatsu legendary Karate Master, standup, and full contact; practitioners are trained to knockdown opponents with heavy strikes, practitioners are also trained to resist pain in the torso and while they can't punch the head or face of an opponent they can kick and knee the head or face with powerful blows.
Bajiquan is Muslim Chinese Kung Fu first recorded as being practiced by Wu Zhong that features explosive, short range power and is famous for its elbow strikes. Used in close combat, as it pays attention to elbow, knee, shoulder and hip strikes. When blocking an attack or nearing an opponent, Bajiquan techniques emphasize striking major points of vulnerability, namely the thorax, legs and neck.|||I love Baji Quan. I think you should tak e that style.|||I would imagine that bagi would be hard to find in the west.
Kokushinkai is a full-contact style, and their training relates to
real fights. Baji has a fierce reputation, but who knows how good it really is?
See if some bagi is on you tube. Chinese Muslim arts are not well known in the US.|||Are you the same guy who asked other ba ji questions?
Anyhoo, if you can find a legit ba ji school that will teach Caucasians, go 4 it.
However, the training is more rigorous than any other known art.
Can U survive it?
Kyokushin Karate created by 艑yama Masutatsu legendary Karate Master, standup, and full contact; practitioners are trained to knockdown opponents with heavy strikes, practitioners are also trained to resist pain in the torso and while they can't punch the head or face of an opponent they can kick and knee the head or face with powerful blows.
Bajiquan is Muslim Chinese Kung Fu first recorded as being practiced by Wu Zhong that features explosive, short range power and is famous for its elbow strikes. Used in close combat, as it pays attention to elbow, knee, shoulder and hip strikes. When blocking an attack or nearing an opponent, Bajiquan techniques emphasize striking major points of vulnerability, namely the thorax, legs and neck.|||I love Baji Quan. I think you should tak e that style.|||I would imagine that bagi would be hard to find in the west.
Kokushinkai is a full-contact style, and their training relates to
real fights. Baji has a fierce reputation, but who knows how good it really is?
See if some bagi is on you tube. Chinese Muslim arts are not well known in the US.|||Are you the same guy who asked other ba ji questions?
Anyhoo, if you can find a legit ba ji school that will teach Caucasians, go 4 it.
However, the training is more rigorous than any other known art.
Can U survive it?
What kung fu comedy movie is this?
i remembered this movie a few years ago but i dont remember what it was called
it was a Chinese kung fu comedy movie with cheesy english voice over
i remember there was a bad guy which every time he would fight hit theme song came on for some reason
(i believe the sang was "baby got back" but im not sure about it)
i also remember that when henchman showed up the only way to kill them was to pull out steel points stuck to the bad guys
the last part i remember is when the main dude was training to defeat the bad guys he would work out by pulling out the steel points on wooden stands
and after he was finish a female actor came in and saw his bloody hands then would squeeze a lime over it them break a thermostat on it and asked if he was ok|||Maybe "Kung Pow - Enter The Fist"? See sources below for more|||that was Kung Pow that movie was pretty funny|||the movie is definitely kung pow: enter the fist!
it was a Chinese kung fu comedy movie with cheesy english voice over
i remember there was a bad guy which every time he would fight hit theme song came on for some reason
(i believe the sang was "baby got back" but im not sure about it)
i also remember that when henchman showed up the only way to kill them was to pull out steel points stuck to the bad guys
the last part i remember is when the main dude was training to defeat the bad guys he would work out by pulling out the steel points on wooden stands
and after he was finish a female actor came in and saw his bloody hands then would squeeze a lime over it them break a thermostat on it and asked if he was ok|||Maybe "Kung Pow - Enter The Fist"? See sources below for more|||that was Kung Pow that movie was pretty funny|||the movie is definitely kung pow: enter the fist!
Which Kung fu style should I choose?
OK theres a Chinese kung fu center that I'm going to but I'm not sure which style to choose. This is the list: Shaolin Ch'uan, tai chi ch'uan, Baguazhang, Hsing yi ch'uan, Pakuazhang ( zhang might be a typo because Baguazhang and Pakuachang are the same thing, but on the webpage it says pakuazhang so....... yeah), and Shuai chiao
I want to know which one is the rarest and or most useful in real life, thank you.|||I would go with shaolin chuan or tai chi chuan. I would go with tai chi cause i watch tai chi master and it looked awesome.|||hello,
hmmmm. good list. really good list. you should try them all. if you make a serious study of the internal arts, you will eventually train in all of them anyway. there are PLENTY of combat applications in these systems. iron hand, iron body, iron wire... oh yeah...
rarest? hsing i. most fun? all of them! try any one of them! you will love it! just make sure you give yourself time to develop. it will take a couple years, but it is time well spent.
have fun with them!
thanks|||watch each class, and see what is most interesting to you.
some points to consider:
does the class workout look like something you are interested in?
how long has each instructor trained in his individual art before becoming teacher?
how disciplined is the class?(do you think your self-defense training is effective if you are on the street and remember a joke instead of remembering a block?)
is the class offered at times convenient to your schedule?
how are the students? they will be the best reflection of the teacher you can gain from simply watching one class. - are they disciplined? - do they look coordinated in their movements and focused? are they willing to talk about the art and teacher?
dont be shy about asking "stupid" questions to the teachers. remember they were in your shoes at one point.|||From what I understand Hsing Yi and Ba Gua are very similar and could be related styles. I've even heard of reommendations for student to take both style concurrrently. If only one style is an option Hsing Yi would be the first style to learn. Hsing Yi was thought to be created by Yue Fei, a most renound general of the Song Dynasty.
Good luck in your training.|||And why did you not ask them while you were there? That would give you the best ability to make a decision for yourself which is what you need to do.|||"chuan" and "zhang" are generic words used to signify a particular style of martial art.
Taichi-chuan, Baguazhang and Hsingyi-chuan are internal (soft) styles of Chinese martial art. The approach to martial art between hard/soft (or external/internal) are different. For historical reasons, Bagua and Hsingyi masters can teach both arts. That is, a Bagua master can teach you Xingyi and vice versa. Taichi has many styles, and depending on which one they teach, they may or may not teach the martial application within Taichi -- most people study it for health benefits as oppose to self-defense/combat. Bagua/Xingyi on the otherhand is very martial and combat oriented.
Shaolin Chuan is a generic name for Shaolin kungfu which has many styles and they are members of the hard or external style of Chinese martial art.
Shuai jiao is Chinese martial art that emphasizes ground work - wrestling, throws, and some joint locking.
Which one is rarest depends on where you live. In most part of the US aside from the large cities with a sizeable Chinatown, Bagua/Xingyi and shaui jiao masters are hard to find.
Which one is useful, depends on what you mean. For self-defense, everything you listed is useful IF you find a qualified instructor. Remember it is more important to learn from a good teacher than just attend a certain style of martial art school. If you are looking just for something for health benefits, then look into Taichi.|||All of these arts are good, but Hsingyi (xingyi) is the best for self-defense.|||Shuai chiao. is a real combat art that is way better than the other choices. the other styles are too out dated for todays combat .
I want to know which one is the rarest and or most useful in real life, thank you.|||I would go with shaolin chuan or tai chi chuan. I would go with tai chi cause i watch tai chi master and it looked awesome.|||hello,
hmmmm. good list. really good list. you should try them all. if you make a serious study of the internal arts, you will eventually train in all of them anyway. there are PLENTY of combat applications in these systems. iron hand, iron body, iron wire... oh yeah...
rarest? hsing i. most fun? all of them! try any one of them! you will love it! just make sure you give yourself time to develop. it will take a couple years, but it is time well spent.
have fun with them!
thanks|||watch each class, and see what is most interesting to you.
some points to consider:
does the class workout look like something you are interested in?
how long has each instructor trained in his individual art before becoming teacher?
how disciplined is the class?(do you think your self-defense training is effective if you are on the street and remember a joke instead of remembering a block?)
is the class offered at times convenient to your schedule?
how are the students? they will be the best reflection of the teacher you can gain from simply watching one class. - are they disciplined? - do they look coordinated in their movements and focused? are they willing to talk about the art and teacher?
dont be shy about asking "stupid" questions to the teachers. remember they were in your shoes at one point.|||From what I understand Hsing Yi and Ba Gua are very similar and could be related styles. I've even heard of reommendations for student to take both style concurrrently. If only one style is an option Hsing Yi would be the first style to learn. Hsing Yi was thought to be created by Yue Fei, a most renound general of the Song Dynasty.
Good luck in your training.|||And why did you not ask them while you were there? That would give you the best ability to make a decision for yourself which is what you need to do.|||"chuan" and "zhang" are generic words used to signify a particular style of martial art.
Taichi-chuan, Baguazhang and Hsingyi-chuan are internal (soft) styles of Chinese martial art. The approach to martial art between hard/soft (or external/internal) are different. For historical reasons, Bagua and Hsingyi masters can teach both arts. That is, a Bagua master can teach you Xingyi and vice versa. Taichi has many styles, and depending on which one they teach, they may or may not teach the martial application within Taichi -- most people study it for health benefits as oppose to self-defense/combat. Bagua/Xingyi on the otherhand is very martial and combat oriented.
Shaolin Chuan is a generic name for Shaolin kungfu which has many styles and they are members of the hard or external style of Chinese martial art.
Shuai jiao is Chinese martial art that emphasizes ground work - wrestling, throws, and some joint locking.
Which one is rarest depends on where you live. In most part of the US aside from the large cities with a sizeable Chinatown, Bagua/Xingyi and shaui jiao masters are hard to find.
Which one is useful, depends on what you mean. For self-defense, everything you listed is useful IF you find a qualified instructor. Remember it is more important to learn from a good teacher than just attend a certain style of martial art school. If you are looking just for something for health benefits, then look into Taichi.|||All of these arts are good, but Hsingyi (xingyi) is the best for self-defense.|||Shuai chiao. is a real combat art that is way better than the other choices. the other styles are too out dated for todays combat .
Question for all martial artists, MMA , kung fu, karate, can you relate?
ok, so I love martial arts. I grew up with chinese kung fu. Xingyiquan and wing chun, and a little tiger style. But, I trained waaay different than most people. We actually sparred realistically, and Ive cross trained in Boxing, muay thai, dumog/kali, Jujitsu, and Krav maga. When I practice my wing chun and xingyiquan techniques on the heavybag I keep my chin tucked and my back slightly arched to stay compact.
When other kung fu people see my videos on youtube practicing, they say I should keep my neck straight and my back, and "untuck" my chin. Then they say my "Chi" projection is weak. lol........
I love Chinese martial arts, and I think ALL martial arts can be practical if trained with a no non-sense attitude, but why to many Traditional martial artists try to make the simplest move and turn into rocket science? Hell, alot of kung fu people with train to do a million different things just to defend against a jab.
Fighting basically has 4 ranges. Kicking, punching, trapping, grappling.
Im not an MMA fan boy. Personally MMA is not martial arts. Its a sport version of it. Where are the knife fighters in MMA? But, I also tend to not like most Traditional martial artists either for their "cult" attitudes. Are there others like me who dont get along with most MMA and "strictly" TMA people?
Most of the people I get along with are JKD people. Because they see value in everything instead of trying to prove they are better.
THoughts?|||Hi, Randy, I'm in CMA for many years and a practitioner must know that training through the routines and fighting/sparring are two very separate conditioning. You ARE right to tuck in the chin and hunch your back in a real fight situation or sparring session, yet those people giving you the advice to straighten your back and neck are also right BUT only in so far as performing the routines (especially, Northern Shaolin MA) are concerned. In CMA, there is a term for the tucking in the chin and hunching the back, 'han shiong, ba-bei', but that when the chin is tucked in, the chest is 'caved inwards' without accentuating the hunch. The hunch must be natural with a droop of the shoulders; yes, the stance is close to that of a western boxer's. In fact, one of the cardinal rules in Yang and Wu Taiji, is to perform the routines with 'han shiong ba-bei' and the sinking of the qi to dan-tien. However, there are many other Southern Shaolin CMA schools that require the trainees to adopt the posture when performing routines as well. So, if you believe in what I wrote, you are doing fine.
"Wu De" and being rigid in outlook (being strong traditionalist) are also two separate mental attitudes. Wu de is similar in many ways to the Japanese Bushido and covers more than just honor, virtue, and humility as it also calls upon the martial artist to be grateful to one's school and teacher and the lineage, chivalrous and compassionate. Being rigid as in being a traditionalist is the result of being possessing wu de. Think about it.
Fighting also includes amongst the 4 ranges of movements as you indicated, palm-strikes, clawing, finger-jabs, throws, joint-locks, ground-work, and most importantly evasive actions.
I can agree with you on what you deemed MMA to be, but only in the ring and fight according to rules. But, MMA can be devastating without the sport rules.
There is no reason to ostracize other MA practitioners basing on the "style or school". Every one, and every style or school has a place on this earth and in the community of martial artists. Each to his own for better or worse. I had read much of others' prejudices in this forum as well but aren't they entitled to their views? And for those who knows what wu de is, is a fair ground for one to practise humility. Smile and shrug, friend.|||I don't care what martial art you train, Having a good stance, Keeping your hands up, and your chin down, will always be better than standing there and hoping you can block everything like in Kung-Fu, because when that one punch slips thru, and your head is up, it's lights out.|||You haven't learned anything from you martial arts training, if the only thing you think it is about is fighting.|||just keep doing what your instructor/s tell you to do and try not to listen to people off of youtube. most dont have a clue what they are talking about. i personally don't really believe in chi, and if you open your self up thats definetely not gonna benefit you in anyway as far as i'm concerned.
i personally like mma because its very entertaining, but i don't like the meatheads that wear a tapout shirt and think that mma can defeat anything.
just keep training and have fun with it =)|||I think the eastern culture behind martial arts, is its a refined art, and theres a certain mysticism behind it, modern martial arts tend to be better with that problem ,up to Taekwondo and Muay Thai, but most I have seen invented after then I have not bothered with.
You see things like sin wave are said to be like mystical energies of chi or some such, where theres a quite simple science behind alot of martial arts moves, I love the Jeet-kun-do philosophy, I digested and teared the Tao of Jeet-kun-do apart, as Its insights into martial arts theory are modern, and the mysticism behind the martial arts included is explained in simple scientific easy to digest pieces.
When other kung fu people see my videos on youtube practicing, they say I should keep my neck straight and my back, and "untuck" my chin. Then they say my "Chi" projection is weak. lol........
I love Chinese martial arts, and I think ALL martial arts can be practical if trained with a no non-sense attitude, but why to many Traditional martial artists try to make the simplest move and turn into rocket science? Hell, alot of kung fu people with train to do a million different things just to defend against a jab.
Fighting basically has 4 ranges. Kicking, punching, trapping, grappling.
Im not an MMA fan boy. Personally MMA is not martial arts. Its a sport version of it. Where are the knife fighters in MMA? But, I also tend to not like most Traditional martial artists either for their "cult" attitudes. Are there others like me who dont get along with most MMA and "strictly" TMA people?
Most of the people I get along with are JKD people. Because they see value in everything instead of trying to prove they are better.
THoughts?|||Hi, Randy, I'm in CMA for many years and a practitioner must know that training through the routines and fighting/sparring are two very separate conditioning. You ARE right to tuck in the chin and hunch your back in a real fight situation or sparring session, yet those people giving you the advice to straighten your back and neck are also right BUT only in so far as performing the routines (especially, Northern Shaolin MA) are concerned. In CMA, there is a term for the tucking in the chin and hunching the back, 'han shiong, ba-bei', but that when the chin is tucked in, the chest is 'caved inwards' without accentuating the hunch. The hunch must be natural with a droop of the shoulders; yes, the stance is close to that of a western boxer's. In fact, one of the cardinal rules in Yang and Wu Taiji, is to perform the routines with 'han shiong ba-bei' and the sinking of the qi to dan-tien. However, there are many other Southern Shaolin CMA schools that require the trainees to adopt the posture when performing routines as well. So, if you believe in what I wrote, you are doing fine.
"Wu De" and being rigid in outlook (being strong traditionalist) are also two separate mental attitudes. Wu de is similar in many ways to the Japanese Bushido and covers more than just honor, virtue, and humility as it also calls upon the martial artist to be grateful to one's school and teacher and the lineage, chivalrous and compassionate. Being rigid as in being a traditionalist is the result of being possessing wu de. Think about it.
Fighting also includes amongst the 4 ranges of movements as you indicated, palm-strikes, clawing, finger-jabs, throws, joint-locks, ground-work, and most importantly evasive actions.
I can agree with you on what you deemed MMA to be, but only in the ring and fight according to rules. But, MMA can be devastating without the sport rules.
There is no reason to ostracize other MA practitioners basing on the "style or school". Every one, and every style or school has a place on this earth and in the community of martial artists. Each to his own for better or worse. I had read much of others' prejudices in this forum as well but aren't they entitled to their views? And for those who knows what wu de is, is a fair ground for one to practise humility. Smile and shrug, friend.|||I don't care what martial art you train, Having a good stance, Keeping your hands up, and your chin down, will always be better than standing there and hoping you can block everything like in Kung-Fu, because when that one punch slips thru, and your head is up, it's lights out.|||You haven't learned anything from you martial arts training, if the only thing you think it is about is fighting.|||just keep doing what your instructor/s tell you to do and try not to listen to people off of youtube. most dont have a clue what they are talking about. i personally don't really believe in chi, and if you open your self up thats definetely not gonna benefit you in anyway as far as i'm concerned.
i personally like mma because its very entertaining, but i don't like the meatheads that wear a tapout shirt and think that mma can defeat anything.
just keep training and have fun with it =)|||I think the eastern culture behind martial arts, is its a refined art, and theres a certain mysticism behind it, modern martial arts tend to be better with that problem ,up to Taekwondo and Muay Thai, but most I have seen invented after then I have not bothered with.
You see things like sin wave are said to be like mystical energies of chi or some such, where theres a quite simple science behind alot of martial arts moves, I love the Jeet-kun-do philosophy, I digested and teared the Tao of Jeet-kun-do apart, as Its insights into martial arts theory are modern, and the mysticism behind the martial arts included is explained in simple scientific easy to digest pieces.
"Kung fu artist ends hair-raising career to become nun." Would you trade your Black Belt for a Black Habit ?
READ IT AND WEEP:
KAIFENG, China (Reuters) 鈥?A Chinese kung fu artist who tows cars and cuts paper with her braided hair has given up her crowning glory to officially become a Buddhist nun.
Zhang Tingting completely shaved off the hair that she says has "kung fu power" and extraordinary strength so that she can enter a temple as a nun.
"I really always wanted to cut my hair off, but I couldn't because of the performances. But this time I've given it up for good," Zhang told Reuters. "It feels great."
The 52-year-old artist has performed across China for decades, after taking up martial arts when she was 17. She began living the life of a nun two years ago.
Before bidding her meter-long braid farewell, she pulled six passenger cars some 50 meters (164 ft) through a Beijing suburb, then repeated the feat with ten cars, for about 30 meters, in her hometown of Kaifeng, Henan Province.
Although Zhang and her plait are now permanently separated, the hair has been preserved. Authorities are considering sending it on a pilgrimage to sacred Buddhist sites in Tibet, or displaying it in a local museum.
The Guinness World Record for the heaviest single vehicle to have been pulled by a person's hair is held by He Jianma from China, who dragged an 8.28-tonne bus 30 meters this May.|||Whatever floats your junk.|||Does she still do kung fu? I'd hang out with a kung fu nun.|||An honourable soul who gave so much to us.
She is more a saint than a nun, and his a testomy to the feats of human endeavor
Thanks for the news|||In my faith - as well as my traditional culture - we're expected to be able to kick the crap out of someone while remaining true to the Gods *and* hasing a smrt. 鈽?The most highly respected people in my faith and traditional culture were those who could not only swing a sword well but also write poetry and who were quick of wit. That still holds true thousands of years later.
No, I would not trade. I would train harder, matter of fact. It would be yet another way to honor my deities and my ancestors.
I do respect the decision this woman made. Sounds like this is part of her faith and I always respect those who stay true to their faith in a peaceful manner and don't bother others with it. Buddhists don't bother anyone, so more power to her.|||David Carridine was found hanging naked in a closet in bankok
KAIFENG, China (Reuters) 鈥?A Chinese kung fu artist who tows cars and cuts paper with her braided hair has given up her crowning glory to officially become a Buddhist nun.
Zhang Tingting completely shaved off the hair that she says has "kung fu power" and extraordinary strength so that she can enter a temple as a nun.
"I really always wanted to cut my hair off, but I couldn't because of the performances. But this time I've given it up for good," Zhang told Reuters. "It feels great."
The 52-year-old artist has performed across China for decades, after taking up martial arts when she was 17. She began living the life of a nun two years ago.
Before bidding her meter-long braid farewell, she pulled six passenger cars some 50 meters (164 ft) through a Beijing suburb, then repeated the feat with ten cars, for about 30 meters, in her hometown of Kaifeng, Henan Province.
Although Zhang and her plait are now permanently separated, the hair has been preserved. Authorities are considering sending it on a pilgrimage to sacred Buddhist sites in Tibet, or displaying it in a local museum.
The Guinness World Record for the heaviest single vehicle to have been pulled by a person's hair is held by He Jianma from China, who dragged an 8.28-tonne bus 30 meters this May.|||Whatever floats your junk.|||Does she still do kung fu? I'd hang out with a kung fu nun.|||An honourable soul who gave so much to us.
She is more a saint than a nun, and his a testomy to the feats of human endeavor
Thanks for the news|||In my faith - as well as my traditional culture - we're expected to be able to kick the crap out of someone while remaining true to the Gods *and* hasing a smrt. 鈽?The most highly respected people in my faith and traditional culture were those who could not only swing a sword well but also write poetry and who were quick of wit. That still holds true thousands of years later.
No, I would not trade. I would train harder, matter of fact. It would be yet another way to honor my deities and my ancestors.
I do respect the decision this woman made. Sounds like this is part of her faith and I always respect those who stay true to their faith in a peaceful manner and don't bother others with it. Buddhists don't bother anyone, so more power to her.|||David Carridine was found hanging naked in a closet in bankok
Shaolin kung fu question-really important!?
ok well im 13 and im really interested in shaolin chinese kung fu.i know a place like 15 minutes from me where i can take shaolin kung fu.but im a bit worried if its worth it starting at 13 when most people start as young as 2.like would it be damn near impossible for me to do splits because of puberty or anything?becuz i really feel learning shaolin kung fu will be the greatest decision ive ever made.|||Its never too late to start. Good luck|||You are worrying about the WRONG stuff .
Just go sign up and give it 110% .
good luck
%26gt;|||And it will be the best decision you ever made. Shoalin kung fu is awesome and you are not too old. 13 is still pretty young to start martial arts. It might take you longer to master it but its better to start now then later. And you wouldnt want to join something you dont like cause wheres the fun in that. And you'll just waste your money, so i suggest you join now and train your *** off.|||I started kung fu when I was done highschool. It is never too late. Believe me, 13 is pretty much the perfect age to start. Your mind has developed quite alot, and so has your body. Now is a great time to start learning kung fu, as in the next few yearsyour body will grow into it and devlop into a perfect martial artists body.
Best of Luck!|||most people dont start as young as 2 . i mean really . hell i started martial arts young - but i didnt comprehend a thing til later in life - way past 13 . if kung fu is your thing - give it your best . do it for a few years - then add a couple other styles too . dont rely on one . most important one is street fightin. gotta learn the dirty
Just go sign up and give it 110% .
good luck
%26gt;|||And it will be the best decision you ever made. Shoalin kung fu is awesome and you are not too old. 13 is still pretty young to start martial arts. It might take you longer to master it but its better to start now then later. And you wouldnt want to join something you dont like cause wheres the fun in that. And you'll just waste your money, so i suggest you join now and train your *** off.|||I started kung fu when I was done highschool. It is never too late. Believe me, 13 is pretty much the perfect age to start. Your mind has developed quite alot, and so has your body. Now is a great time to start learning kung fu, as in the next few yearsyour body will grow into it and devlop into a perfect martial artists body.
Best of Luck!|||most people dont start as young as 2 . i mean really . hell i started martial arts young - but i didnt comprehend a thing til later in life - way past 13 . if kung fu is your thing - give it your best . do it for a few years - then add a couple other styles too . dont rely on one . most important one is street fightin. gotta learn the dirty
I have taken Kung fu(more descriptions below) disappointed...........?
Okay so recently i had a full tryout class in kung fu basically like northern praying mantis,and other weird chinese kung fu names.Now i was there full class and i was practicing with them.Now not gonna lie their practicing is really hard.You don't do push ups or sit ups but lots and lots of stretching.But as i went on with the practicing i felt that the exercise was like doing push ups cause i felt my body like chest tightening once i was done with it it was like doing push ups. But anyways the kung fu thing i did noticed it was more like showing off fancy moves than actually learning self defense which is just crap like literally.Did not like it at all.Then like the teacher and the classes weren't even well organized and stuff it as just a mess that i just dipped out of there lol.Like come on your in like a horse stance against a jiu jitsu guy he'll just as to grab you and put you to the ground and lights out lol.So i figured kung fu not so effective in actual self defense against person who knows good kickboxing and grappling.
Im gonna go with MMA,i also noticed you literally have to dedicate yourself to kung fu and it takes like years to become really good at it and all that and that's no me lol.Like i would love to be really good in like wing chun i just don't have the patience or the time really.Im just gonna stick back to MMA just muay thai and jiu jitsu like i just wanna know how o defend myself it'll be really cool to know some fancy bruce lee and yip man's moves but reality is different from a movie lol real world everything can happen that's why ima go with the submissions and kickboxing now like they make the slightest wrong move and they'll be on the floor and soon chocked out in my opinion that's real self defense instead of showing off high kicks and all that stuff.
....however it does look ******* sick and cool but not effective in the real world.(own opinion)|||I'm not surprised.
I knew you were going to give up.
The school is better off without you.|||hahaha I was in the middle of responding, apparently when this was resolved. My answer was similar to yours Sensei Scandal.
|||MMA : mixed martial arts? i presume?
much of these asian arts are based on building technique. ( i had the opportunity to train shryn ryu for a while)
i wondered the same thing about the "katas" (moves) until i had to compete.
breathing , and movement work together, and when it all came together i could actually "snap"
that is ...
relax my entire body, move into the point of attack, lock every muscle in my body at the point of impact, and snap back to relaxed at each strike.
i found it very useful as a life tool. im really not (never was) into the competitions, but have used this technique every time ive had a physical job to do ay work or home...
GL...|||I didnt realize that your goal was to fight, people learn martial arts because they can fun, rewarding and help you become a better a person, its not always just self defense, besides owning a gun will beat any martial art any day even an unskilled person can use a gun.|||If you prefer to train in MMA, then by all means, go ahead.
As for traditional kung-fu being effective for self-defense or not; well, it depends on how it is taught, no? You have only seen one school, which also seems disorganized; so it's not a big surprise that you were disappointed. On the other hand, it is true that becoming proficient in a traditional/classical martial art usually do require a relatively long time, and it takes patience. Especially since you'll be doing a lot of things that aren't instantly recognizable as being "useful." For instance, the formal stances are meant more as training tools; either for conditioning or to introduce you to the ideal position to initiate a technique.
But again, if traditional training methods don't appeal to you, then don't go to a traditional school. Just remember that classical arts have survived this long because they do work. It just depends on what kind of training you get. And the more modern styles will still require lots of hard work before you become good at it. So, if you're going to train in something, pick what you like; it would be nice, however, if you can keep an open mind about traditional/classical styles as we.|||I don't know about the style and the school that you did the tryout class in but I do Wing Chun and I've constantly been hearing and reading from people making the wrong assumptions from the very little knowledge they have about the style.
The most common misconception for example is they think that chain punching is the only type of punch and therefore Wing Chun strikes are weak. While the reality is, that's like going to one boxing class and doing the first lesson in doing jabs, and then making the conclusion that boxing punches are weak.
I'm not saying that this is the case with you here, but I think you should not make a conclusion too early. At least ask the Sifu about your concerns. If the answer still doesn't satisfy you then maybe the school or the style is not suitable for you. But at least you are making a more informed decision.
A lot of MMA schools are sport oriented so they may not be the best since you mentioned your main goal is self defense, which requires totally different types of training.
Im gonna go with MMA,i also noticed you literally have to dedicate yourself to kung fu and it takes like years to become really good at it and all that and that's no me lol.Like i would love to be really good in like wing chun i just don't have the patience or the time really.Im just gonna stick back to MMA just muay thai and jiu jitsu like i just wanna know how o defend myself it'll be really cool to know some fancy bruce lee and yip man's moves but reality is different from a movie lol real world everything can happen that's why ima go with the submissions and kickboxing now like they make the slightest wrong move and they'll be on the floor and soon chocked out in my opinion that's real self defense instead of showing off high kicks and all that stuff.
....however it does look ******* sick and cool but not effective in the real world.(own opinion)|||I'm not surprised.
I knew you were going to give up.
The school is better off without you.|||hahaha I was in the middle of responding, apparently when this was resolved. My answer was similar to yours Sensei Scandal.
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|||MMA : mixed martial arts? i presume?
much of these asian arts are based on building technique. ( i had the opportunity to train shryn ryu for a while)
i wondered the same thing about the "katas" (moves) until i had to compete.
breathing , and movement work together, and when it all came together i could actually "snap"
that is ...
relax my entire body, move into the point of attack, lock every muscle in my body at the point of impact, and snap back to relaxed at each strike.
i found it very useful as a life tool. im really not (never was) into the competitions, but have used this technique every time ive had a physical job to do ay work or home...
GL...|||I didnt realize that your goal was to fight, people learn martial arts because they can fun, rewarding and help you become a better a person, its not always just self defense, besides owning a gun will beat any martial art any day even an unskilled person can use a gun.|||If you prefer to train in MMA, then by all means, go ahead.
As for traditional kung-fu being effective for self-defense or not; well, it depends on how it is taught, no? You have only seen one school, which also seems disorganized; so it's not a big surprise that you were disappointed. On the other hand, it is true that becoming proficient in a traditional/classical martial art usually do require a relatively long time, and it takes patience. Especially since you'll be doing a lot of things that aren't instantly recognizable as being "useful." For instance, the formal stances are meant more as training tools; either for conditioning or to introduce you to the ideal position to initiate a technique.
But again, if traditional training methods don't appeal to you, then don't go to a traditional school. Just remember that classical arts have survived this long because they do work. It just depends on what kind of training you get. And the more modern styles will still require lots of hard work before you become good at it. So, if you're going to train in something, pick what you like; it would be nice, however, if you can keep an open mind about traditional/classical styles as we.|||I don't know about the style and the school that you did the tryout class in but I do Wing Chun and I've constantly been hearing and reading from people making the wrong assumptions from the very little knowledge they have about the style.
The most common misconception for example is they think that chain punching is the only type of punch and therefore Wing Chun strikes are weak. While the reality is, that's like going to one boxing class and doing the first lesson in doing jabs, and then making the conclusion that boxing punches are weak.
I'm not saying that this is the case with you here, but I think you should not make a conclusion too early. At least ask the Sifu about your concerns. If the answer still doesn't satisfy you then maybe the school or the style is not suitable for you. But at least you are making a more informed decision.
A lot of MMA schools are sport oriented so they may not be the best since you mentioned your main goal is self defense, which requires totally different types of training.
Kung fu dojo?Should I join it?
Well in the same place where i do nippon kenpo on tuesday,thursday,and saturday there`s kung fu monday,wensday,and friday.I was watching them practice and i became a little bit interisted.I plan on to do it but it seems a bit awkward being in the same dojo.So should i do it as well?Or only stick to one martial arts?The style of kung fu it is,is:chinese kung fu san soo(i think %26gt;.%26lt;)|||The best thing to do is talk to your instructor about it, the last thing you want to do is create an envy there (believe me, it happens). It is also polite to do so.
People who train under different instructors sometimes get into the habit of "well, that's not how so and so teaches it," this is very impolite and is best kept to yourself. If you catch yourself doing it, please stop- it can lower your classmates opinion of not only you but the other instructor.
I have never had a major problem when I see students take up multiple martial arts unless they are lazy about one or the other, then it is usually recommended they "focus".
It sounds like you've already made up your mind about wanting to do it. As long as you're dedicated to both and don't become a jerk about it I would say go for it :D|||Dojo is a Japanese word, Kwoon is somewhat the corresponding Chinese word, although there are some differences, so "kung fu dojo" is an oxymoron. Also, Wu Shu is the proper Chinese term for Martial Arts. Kung Fu just signifies Supreme Skill in any field. You can have a Nippon Kenpo Dojo or a Wu Shu Kwoon. Only you can determine if it is advisable to study both simultaneously. I have studied two different styles at the same time, but that confuses some people. If you are a beginner in martial arts, it is probably best to study just one style.|||yes do it
People who train under different instructors sometimes get into the habit of "well, that's not how so and so teaches it," this is very impolite and is best kept to yourself. If you catch yourself doing it, please stop- it can lower your classmates opinion of not only you but the other instructor.
I have never had a major problem when I see students take up multiple martial arts unless they are lazy about one or the other, then it is usually recommended they "focus".
It sounds like you've already made up your mind about wanting to do it. As long as you're dedicated to both and don't become a jerk about it I would say go for it :D|||Dojo is a Japanese word, Kwoon is somewhat the corresponding Chinese word, although there are some differences, so "kung fu dojo" is an oxymoron. Also, Wu Shu is the proper Chinese term for Martial Arts. Kung Fu just signifies Supreme Skill in any field. You can have a Nippon Kenpo Dojo or a Wu Shu Kwoon. Only you can determine if it is advisable to study both simultaneously. I have studied two different styles at the same time, but that confuses some people. If you are a beginner in martial arts, it is probably best to study just one style.|||yes do it
MMA or Shaolin Kung-Fu?
well so my friend is going to this MMA place and he ask me to go but i said that i was more interested in just Chinese arts because most of my family is Chinese and they all took Chinese Kung-Fu so i found this place and they said they teach Southern and Northern style Shoalin as well as five animal techniques and Northern style Long Fist but my friend all that stuff is stupid and a waste of time and he said MMA is better but i dont know what to choose so witch one is better?|||Try em out and see which is better and if the teachers are any good. Choose a place you can stick with.
It can depend on your goals and focus also.
If I choose kung-fu I'd make periodical visit every now and then to the mma place. I'm sure it'd be a great help. Especially if your art lacks training in a certain area that mma can help with. (I don't see many give any ground training or protection.)
Talk to some of your family who probably have a good deal of experience with this.
Edited: true the others point out some good stuff|||they are both useful for self defense and can be artistic but things like ufc lack the art part of martial arts. besides doing kung fu you can also do mma because mma is just using 2 or more martial arts. so you can do both by doing kung fu. especially since ur school teaches multiple arts. just make sure that if you take mma don't try and be like ufc and pick fights and fight for money as it isn't nartial arts.|||I wish some true ex-Shaolin Kung Fu practicioneer would try out the best in the UFC so that we could get a taste of how one of the oldest and most efficient fighting systems from China can compare to today's cross trained prize fighting champs.|||The mma place is centered arround functional and competition fighting.
The CMA place is 99.9% focused on aesthetics and style rather than actual fighting.|||Whichever one is better is just an opinion. Into the sport or the martial art?|||MMA is a sport not a martial art
kung fu is a martial art not a sport
It can depend on your goals and focus also.
If I choose kung-fu I'd make periodical visit every now and then to the mma place. I'm sure it'd be a great help. Especially if your art lacks training in a certain area that mma can help with. (I don't see many give any ground training or protection.)
Talk to some of your family who probably have a good deal of experience with this.
Edited: true the others point out some good stuff|||they are both useful for self defense and can be artistic but things like ufc lack the art part of martial arts. besides doing kung fu you can also do mma because mma is just using 2 or more martial arts. so you can do both by doing kung fu. especially since ur school teaches multiple arts. just make sure that if you take mma don't try and be like ufc and pick fights and fight for money as it isn't nartial arts.|||I wish some true ex-Shaolin Kung Fu practicioneer would try out the best in the UFC so that we could get a taste of how one of the oldest and most efficient fighting systems from China can compare to today's cross trained prize fighting champs.|||The mma place is centered arround functional and competition fighting.
The CMA place is 99.9% focused on aesthetics and style rather than actual fighting.|||Whichever one is better is just an opinion. Into the sport or the martial art?|||MMA is a sport not a martial art
kung fu is a martial art not a sport
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