kung fu

Question: What style of Kung fu did they teach and practice?

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in the movie: KUNG FU PANDA?|||I%26#039;m not exactly sure since i haven%26#039;t seen the movie, but from what i saw from the trailers they practically say they do five animals style.|||Wait, they didn%26#039;t make a mockery of it in %26quot;Shaolin Soccer%26quot; and %26quot;Kung Fu Hustle%26quot;? And you should see some of the Hong Kong action TV they import here in S.Korea; its all wire-work and special effects. How can anybody take that seriously?

Christianity survived %26quot;Monty Python%26#039;s Life of Brian%26quot;, The art of Kung Fu will survive a kid%26#039;s movie. Stop whinging.|||Kung Fu Panda mocks the tradition of gung fu.

but they derived the xaolin five animal system, and turned it into a cartoon.

So stupid|||It%26#039;s actually a mixture......

Can someone help me pick a kung fu style?

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I am currently 18 and i am really interested in learning a kung fu style however i dont know the aspects of many of the styles can someone help me out here?|||For self defence I%26#039;d suggest wing chun :)***|||Good Northern Systems include Hsing I and Bagua Zhang as well as Tai Chi if its taught correctly. Shaolin is also a good northern system.

Southern systems like Choi Gar, Hung Gar, Jook Lum, and wing Chun are also good systems.

The differences are in the way that the regional systems gain power.

Northern systems depend on strong rooting and foot work.

Southern systems rely on a more of a wiping/ snapping power.

Both are good

Good Luck|||If you like to jump and do more flying kicks and such, try Northern Shaolin styles. If you want to focus more on strength and balance, do Southern Shaolin. I%26#039;ve studied various styles of Kung Fu for many years, but primarily Southern Shaolin.|||Northern- Shaolin and Tai Chi. Shaolin is usually high acrobatic kicks. Tae Kwan Do originated from this. Shaolin Uses a lot of Animal forms.

Southern- Wing Chun, Praying Mantis, etc. Usually uses hands and is more realistic and more based on fighting aspects.|||kung fu is a specific style mang.

if kung fu is what your looking for you can also look into ninjitsu.

google martial art styles and find one accordingly|||Not exactly what you are asking but this may help http://www.directory.martialarm.neta martial arts directory by location.

What's a good gift for a 5 year old boy who likes Spiderman, Batman, and Kung Fu Panda?

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I am invited to my friends sons 5th birthday party and I have no clue what to get him for a gift! I know he loves that new movie Kung Fu Panda that is out.. I also know that he likes Spiderman and Batman. Anyone have any ideas? I wanted to spend around $15 to $20.|||Pick up the spider-man movie action figures. Those things are the PERFECT spider-man toy ( and i know, i collected a LOT of marvel figures. Marvel legends is the best, but i didn%26#039;t like the spider-man figure from that line ). Theres this black costumed spider-man who comes with a hang glider, you might want to pick that up too ( That is my favorite version, as it is molded from the movie toys, only painted black with a silver spider )

for batman toys, the new line they have that comes with building a figure ( theres penguin, red tornado, etc. the pieces construct whats-his-face, the elemental guy ) is the BEST batman toy i%26#039;ve picked up. Period.|||LEGO has both Spiderman %26amp; Batman building sets. They are fun and learning toys.|||Buy him the action figures.

Where is the in game cheats menu for kung fu panda?

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where is the %26quot;in game cheats menu%26quot; on the kung fu panda xbox 360 game?

and how do i get to it?|||Effect: 4x Damage Multiplyer.

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press Up, Down, Up, Right, Left

Effect: Gives you infinite chi.

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Down, Right, Left, Up, Down

Effect: Po wears a dragon warrior outfit and additional move set (in multiplayer).

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Left, Down, Right, Left, Up

Effect: Obtain all outfits.

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Right, Left, Down, Up, Right

Effect: Obtain full upgrades.

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Left, Right, Down, Left, Up

Effect: Unlock all multiplayer characters.

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Left, Down, Left, Right, Down

Effect: Invincibility (in story mode)

When: Enter this code under the Cheats in the Extra menu.

How: Press: Down, Down, Right, Up, Left

That%26#039;s all i know. My name is Hafiz

I can't decide between Kung Fu or Gymnastics, does Kung Fu has the same abilities that Gymnastics has?

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Or even more better and develop?

What ability will someone gain if they practice Gymnastics and in the other hand Kung Fu?|||no. Kung Fu is like Yoga. to be healthy and usually to clear you mind. gymnastics is to be flexible. i think Kung Fu is better. if you do practice both thats great!! you will know how to be flexible and to be healthy!!|||Gymnastics is better for become more flexible and gaining more endurance, as far as being able to run longer periods without having to stop goes, also better for losing weight. Kung Fu is better for self-defense in a fight obviously and is better for gaining muscle and hand-eye coordination

Would it be ok for a Korean person to learn Kung Fu rather than TKD?

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Seems bad that I want to learn Kung Fu rather than TKD. I%26#039;m not sure what to choose.|||Train in Kung fu, do Sanshou / Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing). It is a

mixture of Kickboxing, Wrestling and Judo (Very effective). Even the

Chinese military use it.|||If you want to do kung fu then do kung fu. The only thing that brings race in to martial arts is people. Do not let such petty people interfere with you and what you wish to do|||Of course it%26#039;s okay.

Kung Fu is much better than Taekwondo and I would recommend you to take up Kung Fu instead.|||Learn whatever you want. It%26#039;s a free country.|||If you plan on doing Kung Fu, do Sanda/Sanshou if you actually want to learn how to fight. I%26#039;d trust my safety on the street with Sanda ten times more than TKD, no matter what.|||I am afraid U have been tainted by traditionalists. There is no nationality 2 combat.@ this point in history,U have the option of any martial art regardless of your race.What U need 2 look in2 more so is what your goal is 4 learning the art.Some concentrate on flowery kicks,some on healing,some on joint manipulation,some on redirection.Figure out your goal %26amp; 4get nationality.|||i%26#039;m learning Tang soo do and Kenpo.. basically If want to learn Kung Fu rather than TKD, then go for it... it doesn%26#039;t really matter what ppl say, as long you enjoy the Art...|||Nothing wrong. But I understand you. I%26#039;m Japanese and I practice Japanese martial arts; not because I%26#039;m racist, but because I like Japanese martial arts and appreciate the culture.

However if YOU want to do Kung Fu, it%26#039;s your choice and you shouldn%26#039;t let racial bias interfere with your decisions. What you want to do comes first.

Oh and how many white people practice Asian martial arts in this world? Countless.|||this depends on how traditional your family is. so family get insulated if you go to another countries martial arts system, while others could care less.

if you are very close with your parents and/or siblings and you think you need there approval for it. then you should ask them.

I have had Chinese and Korean students that had to stop because of the pressure they were getting from there families. while other didn%26#039;t have an issue with it.

so it all comes down to how close you are with your family and who, traditional they are.

When does Kung Fu Panda come out on DVD?

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I want to buy Kung Fu Panda for my friend and her birthday is August 24. Can I buy it on time for her birthday, or will it have to be a belated birthday present? Also, how much are DVDs these days? I haven%26#039;t bought one for a while.|||The DVD will come out on November 11, 2008. New releases on DVD are about $25. If your friend likes Kung Fu Panda, maybe another animated movie will be good for him/her. Maybe Bee Movie, Shrek 1, 2 or the Third, Flushed Away, stuff like that. They%26#039;re all great animated movies :D Hopes this helps.|||It will not be out on Dvd in time. The movie came out in May or June and it usually takes up to 4 months fro a movie to come out on DVD.

New DVD%26#039;s right after they come out range anywhere from 20-25 dollars.

Hope this helps...

Why can't I kung fu flip in gears of wars? I use to be able to but now I just levitate and then climb forward?

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Questions says it all. I was great at kung fu flipping. On Gears of wars. Why Can%26#039;t I flip now? I levitate and then my guy climbs forward? Whats going on? Any times?|||It%26#039;s Microsoft slowly killing your account for being a glitcher. |||ok|||.... maybe ur out of shape..

Who knows a goods kung fu master now in Inglewood ?

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I have just transferred hereand desire to train.State any suitable school if it is in the downtown area.It would be especially great if the school had wooden dummies or a martialarm kung fu home training partner. http://www.martialarm.com What do you think?|||snoopdoggg

How to choose a good place to learn kung fu?

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Hi.

I am willing to learn Kung Fu. Since it%26#039;s a long way, deals with conditioning and has do do with fighting (not only, but it does), then I am being very careful.

What should I look for? What should I avoid? What are the dangers?

For example, what does a good academy look like? How important the %26quot;lineage%26quot; is? What to expect from an academy that says they have sparring classes? What about those that don%26#039;t? Also, how important and how dangerous is Chi Kung, as used in Kung Fu?

I live in Brazil (in S茫o Paulo), and although I did look at some academies ehre, I feel like I just can%26#039;t tell who%26#039;s who, and which instructors are serious and which are not. There are even some who learn from one master, then change to another, and well, this is kind of confusing. I also see masters criticizing one another (even if in a subtle way), but I suppose this is %26quot;normal%26quot;.

(See, I don%26#039;t really care about the %26quot;style%26quot;. I am mostly concerned with authenticity and safety.)|||china|||Any Martial Art you study will have a degree of danger to it, the injury factor will always be there, especially if you don%26#039;t perform the techniques you%26#039;ll learn properly.

A good Martial Arts school should have a clean and friendly atmosphere. and instructors that want to help you to become the best Martial Artist you can be. and they shouldn%26#039;t hassle you about contracts and such.

There isn%26#039;t a %26quot;Best fit%26quot; type of Martial Art for people with a certain height, weight, body type, or personality, etc. Nor is there a such thing as a %26quot;best Martial Art%26quot; because they all have their own strengths and weaknesses

Any Martial Art you study is going to help you learn better balance, better coordination, speed in your technique, and power in your techniques; but these are attributes that are products of GOOD and PROPER training.

all you need to do dude is find out what schools are available to you, and choose at least three that interest you the most, watch a couple of their classes to see if you want to take up some trial classes (up to a weeks worth without being hassled to sign a contract).

If you like the school, then enroll in it. Any Martial Art is going to show you how to utilize your body by learning self defense.

You just need to find a Martial Arts School that will provide a safe environment for you and your parents agree on it. You are right about studying a particular discipline. because it DOESN%26#039;T MATTER because there is NO discipline that is better than another.

What matters is that you feel comfortable (and like the classes) in the classes and you feel comfortable that the instructor can properly teach you self defense and not have the %26quot;smoke and mirrors%26quot; aspect. and that the instructor likes to do it more for the teaching aspect rather than the %26quot;making money%26quot; which it is a business to make money but it should not be the only reason for teaching the discipline.

just watch out for school%26#039;s that%26#039;re a %26quot;McDojo%26#039;s%26quot; or %26quot;belt factory%26quot; type of school.

these schools usually do a lot of boasting about how soon their students make their 1st degree black belts (like having several %26quot;young black belts%26quot; that%26#039;re usually 9 or 10 yr old kids, which should be a rare thing to see unless the child started learning the discipline when they were 4 yrs old), and often boast about students making their black belts in about a year鈥檚 time (which it should be up to 5 years or better) which often means that they have a high student turnout rate.

They%26#039;ll also often try to get you to commit to a contract, usually one that%26#039;s 6 months long or more or try to get you to pay down a large sum of money for that kind of time period. which is a BIG red flag

These schools will also brag about how many tournaments their students have entered and placed in or won a trophy. While Tournaments are good to go to and test your own skills as a point sparring contestant, but competitions are the LEAST important aspect to concern yourself with in Martial Arts.

Long story short, these schools will basically %26quot;give%26quot; you your belt ranks every few months as long as you are paying the outrageous fees per month, and you won%26#039;t really learn self defense.

there%26#039;s always going to be schools that think their Martial Art is the best, but that%26#039;s been going on for hundreds of years and it%26#039;s no different today. Unfortunately it will continue, until these people realize the discipline they study isn%26#039;t better than any other.

%26quot;lineage%26quot; shouldn%26#039;t be a big concern unless the instructors can%26#039;t tell you about the history of the discipline and who they learned it from or what affiliation the school has with a national organization.

Sparring should be a basic and integral part of your training, because it should help you with your timing and use of the techniques you learn.|||Be very interested in the style you will be studying. Identify which lineage it is from and read about it. If you do find this school has reference to the lineage, and you want to study, check out a class. Then talk to the Sifu. If you are sincere he may let you study with him. A good Sifu will not teach just anyone.

lr

the Qi Gung mental disorder myth is just a myth...

http://www.pacificwingchunassociation.co...|||After you have checked the authenticity or the art, If you are able, watch the seniors class (these are the ones that will probably teach you in the beginning.). The seniors set the tone of the school. The seniors should be able to answer any questions you have regarding the art or should have the humility to say %26quot;I don%26#039;t know, let me find out the answer for you.%26quot; If there is camaraderie in the senior class and the art represents the lineage you are looking for, then you might want to add this school to your good list.|||At tiger Shaulmans karate school hi-ya!|||I am a karate instructor of traditional chito ryu karate. If you are looking for a school here are some suggestions

Most good schools will let you watch a class and try one out befoe you decide to join

A good school is not measured by trphies but by the demeanor of its students and its instructors

A good school will not have you sparring(fighting) until you are well versed in the basics and moving into the intermediate levels

A good school has a diverse student base meaning that there all all different types of people there

Listen when the instructor teaches Does he seem full of himself

Do the students show a respect of learning not respect out of fear

I find that most schools that are tournament oriented have a different level of standard being that they are lower- I am sorry to have to say this and it is not true of all schools but if a school emphasizes on winning tournaments by point scoring the level of quality of what they learn seems to be lower

If you feel comfortable and welcome in the dojo it is probably a good choice for you but make sure you check out as many as you can before you decide|||Kung Fu, is a lifestyle for personnel fulfillment which includes a fighting art with it.It sounds like you are searching for that rather than a aggressive fighting art.Approach the sifus or masters with this in mind and be honest with them about it.Also the best of them will wish for students like this rather than ones that only take it to only learn to fight.Go with your own personal gut feelings in this respect.Also remember, that if you go to a major commercial establishment, that is what you will get, commercial mass produced results that may push you to fast to earn your various sashes thus keeping you happy and willing to spend your money.which could cause you unnecessary injuries in the long run.seek sifus or masters out that are off the beaten path and the very best ones I found seemed like that did not want me around even though I liked them.(they later told me that they had to make sure I was sincere and was determined to keep coming back and that I did earnestly until they eventually capitulated.Good luck with your endeavor and may the powers that be, shine on your path and show you the way.

PS. various forms of mental illnesses formed via martial arts(if it was true!) only happen to people that are unstable to begin with.

As for the Iron Palm training.To do it properly,will take you a little over a year to do safely, so you don%26#039;t wind up with a paralyzed hand that looks like cow horn.Also it includes a handed down recipe for a liniment called DI DAT JOW, the spelling varies as well as the recipes from place to place but this fowl smelling stuff is necessary to prevent this damage and maintain your hands integrity.If they do not use this DO NOT use them! Plus Iron Palm is a supplement to a kung fu system,not a stand alone system.(such as Dim Mak).|||the most direct linage is good...those teachers should know a lot and be authentic...I%26#039;d say the best schools are the ones that haven%26#039;t (or won%26#039;t) tun into a buisness, the schools that won%26#039;t force you to be under a contract. Try one out, and if you don%26#039;t like it, then leave. Qigong is supposed to help your health (at least as used in Tai Chi). I am in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi and have swithched schools once. Don%26#039;t be afraid to leave a school that doesn%26#039;t fit you.

Are wrestling shoes sutible for martial arts such as tia chi and kung fu?

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are wrestling shoes sutible for martial arts such as tia chi and kung fu?|||In general terms they should be just fine, but it will depend upon whether you will use them in a formal class or not.

In a formal class you will be obligated to meet the class requirements which will depend largely on the type of surface you train on. That will be up to your instructor to determine.

If you%26#039;re training on your own, anything is fine to wear with the usual safety caveats depending on the discipline you practice. Shoes can sometimes promote traction at times when you don%26#039;t expect it, and that can cause some injuries.

All this said, you should most definately practice in your normal clothing and footwear often, and on different surfaces, to familiarize yourself with the adjustments that must be made to maintein effectiveness when you%26#039;re out of your typical martial arts uniform.

Good luck

Ken C

9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do

8th Dan TaeKwon-Do

7th Dan YongChul-Do|||Wretling shoes are very popular in the Chinese martial art world, as are Fei Yue shoes (similar soles, but more like lightweight keds in appearance). Of course, ask your Sifu as he will best be able to direct you with consideration to his art and training environs.|||No usually when you do martial arts you are forced to do it barefoot.|||It depends on the surface you%26#039;re working on. Generally using rubber or leather soled shoes is frowned upon on martial arts mats (which are different from wrestling mats).

I%26#039;ve seen Tia Chi done on everything from mats to hardwood floors to asphalt tennis courts to grass in parks. In all of those except the hardwood floors shoes were worn and they would have been fine but conferred no advantage.

Kung Fu is generally (IIRC) done on mats, and as such they probably won%26#039;t let you wear wrestling shoes.|||I think they could be beneficial to some martial arts.

I am trying to make a kung fu movie spoof, help?

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I am trying to make a spoof of kung fu movies just for fun. I%26#039;m having trouble though finding cool chinese backgrounds I could use for fighting scenes. I%26#039;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.|||can%26#039;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%26#039;s largest martial arts studios (film) in China.

Good luck.|||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%26#039;re very funny!|||haha sounds fun!

theres a chinatown in toronto, if that local =]|||JUST GO IN A FORST ANY1 AND FILM IT THERE: )

Anybody else like the Burger King spicey chicken sandwich commercial with the Kung Fu chicken?

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As of writing this, September of 2007, there%26#039;s a Burger King commercial running around the TV stations where a wise kung fu teacher is instructing his young fighting fowl student on mastering the strength of his kick which of course has a double meaning in regards to his fighting technique and the strength of the sandwich itself. The great part to me is the final scene where the chicken goes into the kung fu mimic of %26quot;Ohhhhhhh%26quot; after achieving the approval of his trainer.

Does anyone else think this commercial is great in terms of laughter? This will sound condescending, but I usually think most TV and the commercials themselves are quite derivative and banal, but this was definitely quite humorous and orignal. Also, does anyone know if its on YouTube or somewhere I can download it?|||Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Scd0rNt...|||I agree with VooDooNinja. This is one of the funniest commercials I have ever seen as well and the first time I viewed it I started laughing uncontrollably. That is a reaction I have never had for any tv ad. Report Abuse
|||Yes, that is a cute commercial.

I don%26#039;t eat at BK.|||the new spicy chicken sandwich - just the right amount of kick OhhhhaaaaaaAA

hell ya that commercial kicks a**|||Thats one of the funniest commercials that I%26#039;ve ever seen. After I posted it on you tube, I%26#039;ve seen that it was already on there... lol..

VooDooNinja in the house.

Enjoy!|||Yes, I like it, and I thought that it was funny.

No, I am sorry, but I do not know where to find it on-line.

What is the real way to do the kung fu flip in gears of war 2?

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Ok, i have seen countless videos on how to do the gears of war 2 kung fu backflip ive seen like mostly jedi pimps videos and my friend told me that only jedi pimp and his friends know how to do the glitch but does anyone know the real way to do the gears of war 2 kung fu flip|||he was using Action Replays, dont listen to him

Is there a northern dragon kung fu style?

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I know the Lung Ying system is from southern China, but is there a northern dragon kung fu system?|||i have found nothing about it, so i would say no.|||I am sure there is. Many years ago, I studied a Korean Style of Shaolin Kung Fu, a five-animal style called Shipagi. One of the animals was the dragon. My friend was the teacher, and unfortunately I have long since lost contact with him. I later learned from a Hung Gar teacher (Master Wu, in Northampton, MA) that the style did originate in northern China. I wish I could tell you more. But don%26#039;t give up. It has to be out there somewhere.

Good Luck and Peace.

VT|||No but there is a Harvey Moy%26#039;s Ninjutsu nearby.|||No, not a dragon style.

There are dragon forms.

I study Mi Zhong Lohan(Lost Track Buddha Palm) under Grand Master Johnny Lee here in Dallas. I learned a dragon form. 168 postures long, 5th degree form. Its called %26quot;Plum Flower coiling dragon double sabre%26quot;

Now, if this is really dragon style, outwardly it would be hard to see, but when you are spinning and when you are slicing you always bring the broadsword to the inside so that way you have continuous attack and no holes or openings. Like the tazmanian devil. So, it has a dragon coiling action, but outward posture wise? eehhhh... the spin moving is the most dragon like thing.

I have seen some other forms with %26quot;dragon%26quot; attached to them, I wouldnt call them an entire style though. There is NO complete dragon style in the Northern System. How many other dragon forms Grandmaster knows... who knows... Im not privy to that. I know there are more though... If there is, its like Norther Eagle claw or seven star mantis, butchered Lohan style kung fu.

They have the same forms as Lohan, but they have been shortened from the Maximum possible extension that allows for training in all attack methods. Its funny, Lohan people know pretty much all of those other styles if they enlighten themselves enough. They were invented from the other.

I havnt seen one, or been told about a complete system, if it existed, its an offshoot of Lohan.

There are forms that are named %26quot;dragon something%26quot;

... thats all I am aware of...

im hoping to learn more.|||I HAVE NO LIVING IDEA, BUT WHY FIGURE OUT THE ORIGINS OF OTHER MARTIAL ARTS STYLES WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT MINE IS THE BEST.

I have to give a persuasive speech and i want to tie it into Kung Fu somehow but my teacher is very picky.?

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Can you give me some ideas? If not with kung fu can u give me other ideas.|||Maybe how Kung Fu benefits you educationally (stimulating the brain, remembering steps/moves (sorry I don%26#039;t know what you call them), helping you become more disciplined and respectful, etc.)|||persuasive style means you are trying to %26quot;sell them on it%26#039; and you are often best off to use a subject you love and then it is easier because you already love it. and always when writing first consideration is your audience. You can%26#039;t sell false teeth to children too well, see ?

Does anyone know a place in Brooklyn in which I could learn Kung Fu?

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And I mean the kind of Kung Fu that Jackie Chan studied. I heard he went to something called the Peking Opera school, where the training was really tough and people who attended got beat. Are there any places like that in Brooklyn?|||yeah i%26#039;ve been to one. its really tough and you have to have a lot of dedication

Ninja verses kung fu master who would win?

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In a non weapons contest between a best Ninja and best Kung Fu master, who would win?|||the better fighter would win. It is not the system that makes the fighter but the fighter that makes the system. Find an excellent trainer, trainer hard, and you may become great|||Kung Fu master, haven%26#039;t you ever watched 36 chambers?|||toaster

What are some fantasy kung fu movies (english) like "the forbidden kingdom"? (10 pts for a good one)

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I%26#039;d like to know any fantasy kung fu movies like the movie %26quot;the forbidden kingdom%26quot; I love it and I just wanted to know if there were more. Thanks.|||Kung Fu Panda Lol|||I loved it too! I%26#039;m not sure how many %26quot;fantasy kung fu%26quot; movies are out there.

But I did love Jet Li%26#039;s %26quot;Once Upon a Time In China%26quot; series.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Hero

These aren%26#039;t English made(just dubbed), but they are amazing anyways. I prefer subtitles. :)|||%26quot;Kung Fu Panda%26quot; (that looks kind of weird)

Movies with Jakie Chan %26amp; Bruce Lee are often very Kung Fuey

Some people like %26quot;Warlords%26quot;

Maybe %26quot;Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon%26quot;

I just found these on the internet|||Not Kung fu . But ninjitsu movie is %26quot;enter the ninja%26quot;|||Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Kung Fu Hustle|||Kung Fu Panda!

Is there anyway to tell if a person knows kung fu?

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like by the way they dress or by the way they talk or e.t.c, is there any thing that can make us tell if that person knows kung fu?

instead of them showing fighting techniques, im just saying the ones that dont show it, is there anyway to tell if they know kung fu?|||only if they have a dragon burnt into thier stomach and forearms or they consistently say ahhh assshopper.lol. oh or thier name is david carridene.

otherwise punch them in the face.|||Who cares if the person knows Kung Fu, as one can know the form of an art without really understanding the substance of the art. If the person goes into chun or %26quot;Iron wire%26quot;. they may have a rudimentary understanding.

If the person has their hands held high and is moving quickly on the balls of their feet, be careful, this person may know how to fight, Kung Fu or not.

Kung Fu people are really very well balanced and tend to adopt unorthodox stances that seem unsound, but for a real student of Kung Fu, second nature.|||How would i know that the person know kung fu.

Lets start at your preferences, the way they dress.

They dress there selves comfortable to move not tight clothes, jugging pants. Just identify that what they are wearing is just very comfortable to them to fight.

By the way they talk, There are two kinds of kung fu

internal and external, when the person you are spying, are you talk at him. determine the words if hard like there is an impact each word, but yet they are calm, it is internal energy,

When a person talk soft and calm, it is an external energy.

when they fight, the use there ears, eyes as fast as lightning, when a kung fu master kicks, they make your eyes blink, so when they kick do not blink your eyes cause after the kick is a punch, that style is like to step like a dragon. why step like a dragon. cause in ancient china dragon means strong with force. you need to step or kick force and followed by a punch.

Here are some rules.

To move as graceful as a cat- the enemy moves like a cat

to step like a dragon- the enemy step with force and punch

to shout like thunder- after the puch they shout like thunder to release their energy and gather a new one.

to be fast as lightning- the moves are lke lightning stroke very fast.

To move like a gust of wind- the enemy moves where is the direction of the wind

to stay like a nail- the enemy is staying like a nail. when he fights he never surrender.

to be as heavy as a mountain- the enemy is trained by stances so that if you push him he may not fall down, just stay on foot

to be as hard as an iron- the enemy cannot fell your attacks.

to be as light as an paper- enemy can cary himself just fingers.

to be as agresive as an tiger- the enemy attacks like tiger, running tiger.|||Yeah there is, if there chinese and very humble. If there chinese and cocky and say they can fight then 99% of the time there taking advantage of their chinese heritage. The chinese that never talk about it, practice the most and most of the time you can%26#039;t tell because they look %26quot;skinny%26quot; but in reality their very powerful and they know how to use %26quot;chi%26quot; to their advantage. A true kung-fu master will never fight unless they have no choice.|||Yes. They will have the branded mark of a tiger on the left forearm and a branded mark of the dragon on their right forearm. They will also have a clean shaven head and wear long orange and black robes. Ha ha ha ha ha.....Just Teasingggg.

There%26#039;s no way to tell. Ask him or her to perform some moves or a kata for you.|||Can you tell by looking if a person knows how to play tennis? How about someone who knows how to water ski? These activities are skills just like Martial Arts. Any one who tells you that they can tell if a person knows Kung Fu just by watching them walk down the street is lying to you.

Good Luck|||Ask them where you can get in touch with them. If they reply in a quiet voice %26quot;Come to Chinatown......Ask for Caine. I will help you.%26quot; --then it%26#039;s a pretty good bet that they know kung-fu. ;-)|||(insert witty comment here).... seriously though.. unless someone has forearms like popeye there isnt a way to tell... and even with that the guy could just as easily be a sailor|||There is no way to tell if a stranger knows Kung Fu or any other martial arts ... until you pick your self up off the ground.

Don%26#039;t mess with strangers .|||Ask them. Otherwise, no.|||Follow them around and see if the go to Kung Fu class.|||Freddy Krueger knew Kung Fu. In Freddy%26#039;s Dead he said how about this Doc?|||if they like kung fu movies, clothes, etc.|||Try to hit them and find out|||if they%26#039;re always quoting confusious and buddha and wear a robe... watch out|||when they kick your @ss

sorry-couldn%26#039;t resist. I%26#039;d have to say no.|||throw a punch at them, then you%26#039;ll know

Any one know where I can find old Kung fu movies?

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I was watching old Kung fu movies on you tube and I want to buy some DVDs, Anyone know where I can find them?|||Amazon.com, budovideos.com, suncoast.com|||Check %26quot;taiseng%26quot; and %26quot;hkflix%26quot; websites. I have bought many from both firms. I own nearly 100 Chinese movies made 1973 until recently. Borders Books can get some of them. If you get any Region 3 (Hong Kong) or Region 6 (Red China)movies, you need an all-region DVD player. The %26quot;hkflix%26quot; website sells some. I have one by JVC that will play any DVD in all 9 regions and NTSC or PAL.|||If you live in the UK then visit your local poundland shop they have plenty of 70%26#039;s kung fu movies,obviously for a 拢1 other than that try...http://www.torrentscoop.com/

Best wishes :)***|||www.youku.com is a good chioce if you know CHINESE

Where can i learn kung fu in pinellas county FL?

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I am a martial artist who has done tae kuan doh, and mui tai. i am interested in learning kung fu.|||I think there are some private teachers up this way|||http://www.sansooflorida.com/

they will help you.

Choy Li Fut San Shao Wu Shu

also known as

Kwan Yin Kung Fu San Soo

Do kung fu trousers shrink in the wash?

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I bought a pair of kung fu trousers size 3/160 thinking that would be my size, but they come up to my chest. The place I bought it from said it will shrink in the wash, but will they really shrink that much?|||well, i used to do karate, and I%26#039;m pretty sure all of the uniform thingy materials are made of pretty much the same material. And mine didn%26#039;t shrink. So, yeah.

:P|||You have to look at the material, if it is cotton then it will shrink alot, if not then no.|||they will shrink but not that much. They come long like that because people come in different sizes. wash them a couple times and then hem the legs.

How to become a kung-fu fighter?

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I only stands flat 5, just a short girl. But I do dream to learn a kung-fu and how to learn to use a sword. How do I learn of it when nobody can help me here? Nobody know%26#039;s kung-fu here in my town too. But I%26#039;m eager to learn. How do I do it? Pls help me . . .|||Rent a bunch of the old Kung fu movies and mimik all the moves. Then grove to the song... Everybody was kung fu fighting. Get your kicks fast as lightning and you will be a true kung fu master!!!|||are you sure nobody in your town at all?

well you could go out and get all of Jackie Chan%26#039;s videos and learn from those.|||Try this web site!

http://prayingmantiskungfu.com/

( plz put me on ur best answer!)|||just go to Kung Fu school, you can do it!! go girl!!!|||First, check into what form you want to learn. %26quot;Kung-Fu%26quot; is very broad. There%26#039;s jujutsu, judo, taijutsu, karate, etc. (Using a sword is another form completely.) After that, look online and find an online video store, and find a educational video on the form you decide to follow.|||why be a fighter, why not be a student? Look up Kung Fu Karate, TKD, BJJ, Judo, Krav Maga, Hisardut, and or boxing gym in your area, or simpy go to the YWCA.|||Well you can at least start with some conditioning until you can find a Kung Fu school. Email me if you%26#039;d like some good kung fu conditioning exercises but I must warn you that Kung Fu conditioning is difficult and requires much willpower. You must be willing to give your all and more.|||Watch all the Cynthia Rothrock movies you can rent or purchase.|||First You Must Know The Song %26quot;Kung Fu Fighting%26quot; By Carl Douglas.|||You could start with another martial art which will help you to start training your mind and body. Then hope a kung fu class starts.|||go to kung fu class look on the net

Does kung fu help you understand your body?

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Does kung fu help you understand your body and the way it works? Why you%26#039;re able to do certain things over others, does it help with body awareness?|||Kung fu fuses the workings of the mind and body. If you truly understand yourself and your art you will know your body, understand it and be able to use it to its full potential. Certain things come programed into the brain as reflexes. Kung fu helps replace them with more useful reactions.|||Real kung-fu helps you understand your body and is very good for overall physical fitness. Most kung-fu schools have a large repertoire of techniques and forms that are good for other things than fighting. Health, awareness, and so on. Having done Okinawan Karate for over 10+ years I can honestly say that training in a complete traditional kung-fu system is a great experience and offers things that karate can%26#039;t. Understanding your body is a huge quest and a real traditional or %26quot;feudal%26quot; Kung-fu school is a great way to learn about your body and more.|||Any martial art that is taught, studied, and practiced can help with body awareness.|||Yes it can bring an understanding of how your body moves etc depending on the dedication and inteligence you bring to your training.|||It depends on you...

What are the kung fu panda character profiles?

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like say the the ages, heights, personalities, etc. Anyway if you know or find anything, email it to me please!

And yes, I%26#039;m a kung fu panda fanatic. :-P|||i absolutely loved this movie|||Voice actor Role Animal

Jack Black Po Giant Panda

Dustin Hoffman Master Shifu Red Panda

Angelina Jolie Master Tigress South China Tiger

Ian McShane Tai Lung Snow Leopard

Seth Rogen -Master Mantis Mantis

Lucy Liu -Master Viper Green Tree Viper

David Cross -Master Crane Red-crowned Crane

Randall Duk -Kim Master Oogway Gal谩pagos Tortoise

James Hong -Mr. Ping Chinese Goose

Dan Fogler- Zeng Chinese Goose

Michael Clarke -Duncan Commander Vachir Javan Rhinoceros

Jackie Chan- Master Monkey Gee%26#039;s Golden Langur

Where can i find a free download of Kung Fu Panda?

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i would like to download Kung Fu Panda for free without having to sign up for anything.|||Here it is: http://webwatchmovies.com|||It was leaked at FileForumz.

http://fileforumz.com/downloads/files/84...

If you go there from here of course you%26#039;ll need the latest version of Yahoo tools but I%26#039;m sure you already have that anyway.

Enjoy!|||There are a lot of illegal sites for this, but try http://www.watch-movies.net

They are legal. Just do a search for that movie, or any other movie you want! |||http://Rapid-Shares.com caches the files and lets you search and visit links directly!|||limewire

alluc.org

rapidshare.com

ovguide.com

|||http://shareyourdownload.com

What is the title (name) in which you call a kung fu master?

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There%26#039;s a title, I believe it star with an %26quot;s%26quot; in which we use to call a kung fu master. It%26#039;s that word and the the name.

Thanks|||shīfu, Cantonese: si1 fu6) is a Chinese term for a master or teacher. The character 師 means “teacher”. The meaning of 傅 is “tutor” and of 父 “father”, both characters are read fu with the same tones in Cantonese and Mandarin, creating some ambiguity. A similar term often used in the Mandarin north is 老師 lǎo shī (Cantonese lou5 si1). Contextually, it is used in a familial manner as a child addressing a parent by the description %26quot;father%26quot;, rather than a self referenced title seen in modern slang usage. It is also commonly used in a martial arts context to denote an instructional relationship.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sifu

However, in the real world I have studied under 3 different masters. The first two we called %26quot;Master%26quot;, but the name we called my teacher in Hong Kong was just, %26quot;Tom%26quot;.

http://www.wahlum.com/wah_lum_history.ht...|||sensei.

this is followed by the master%26#039;s name.

EX. Sensei Matt.|||sensei is japanese., Maybe if your in japan you%26#039;d call them a master. But for traditional chinese kung fu, you call the teachers and masters %26quot;sifu%26quot;. I%26#039;m not sure if their are special names for higher titles, though.|||Sifuu or Shifuu is the chinese word.

Sensei is japanese.|||Sifu/Shifu (pronounced SEE-foo or SHEE-fu) - Chinese

Sensei (pronounced SENN-say) - Japanese

Sabunim (pronouced SAH-boo-nimm) - Korean

But for any style, regardless of location of origin, Master or Sir (or Ma%26#039;am!) is perfectly acceptable.|||shi fu is the term for chinese martial art. Sensei is Jap. The chinese is prounced as sze fu while the cantonese, teo chew and hokkien are pronounced as see fu. Sensei is also a direct hokkien and teo chew translation of Xian Shen, %26quot;Borned earlier%26quot;. Sensei is refered to a teacher or physician no matter in wat subject. Sensei is also a translated to chinese as lao shi or jiao shi, meaning teacher. But lao shi and jiao shi is more commonly used to refer teachers teaching in a sch. A person training the whole army in olden china are refered to jiao tao, the head instructor.

Shi fu is actually a very general term not just used to call a martial art master. Shifu refers to a person that has many yrs of experience. In China, even cab drivers are called Kai Che Shifu. The chief chef is also commonly called shifu.

If wat u refer as kung fu master is not someone who teaches, you may call him wu zhe or wu shi. A longer term will be lian wu zi ren.|||I think you mean %26quot;Sifu%26quot; or %26quot;Shifu%26quot; (chinese). The most people think this is the translation of the word Master, but the real translation is %26quot;Teacher%26quot;. In the western world when we call our Kung Fu Master, we say %26quot;Sifu%26quot;.

The other word that starts with %26quot;S%26quot; is %26quot;Sensei%26quot;, but this is japanese.

Hope this helps

Sifu Dusan Drazic|||It%26#039;s called %26quot;Sifu%26quot;|||Sifu (%26quot;Shifu%26quot;) is the proper term.

Sifu- Chinese Martial Arts.

Sam-ba-nim- %26quot;Master%26quot; in Korean Martial Arts.

Sensei- %26quot;Teacher%26quot; in Japanese Martial Arts.|||I took Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu for about 3 months in the mid 90s and we called the instructor %26quot;sifu.%26quot;

Can anyone give me advice on studying kung fu in china?

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I%26#039;m looking at going to china for a year to study kung fu on Wudan Mountain, iv%26#039;e done other martial arts before but would like to hear whats its like from someone whos done something simmilar|||I%26#039;m doing something similar to that. My gong fu teacher is from Wu Dang, and my sister and I, along with some other students of my father, are studying from him. It%26#039;s hard the first few, well, weeks! Don%26#039;t stop! Don%26#039;t take a break longer than a day! We just took a three day break and started again, and we wanted to barf our guts out. Well, not trying to scare you off, sorry. You have your basic hard core training: frog jumps, splits, duck walk, kicks (oh yes, lots of kicks), and forms! Forms are fun, but time-consuming if you don%26#039;t pay close attention, and I mean close attention. But if you got a can-do, lets-go attitude, and don%26#039;t wimp out like us, you%26#039;ll do fine. Hope you do well on Wudang.

How old should children be before starting Kung Fu?

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My nephew has watched Kung Fu Panda and is now in love with Kung Fu....I%26#039;m sure there%26#039;s going to be a lot of kids like this :)|||As a Sensei myself i teach them as young as 5 yrs old|||It really depends on the club

some clubs are just kid based activities were there are 4- 5 year olds running about

obviously they get all there grades and stuff but they dont really learnt that much kung fu. i have watched the kids class before my own and its chaos at times.

if its an adult class that the kid goes to he will probably annoy people that are already there as the adult class may be more physical and demand a greater attention span than some kids can give

1 would say no younger than 10-11 before trying to learn a martial art that is physical (i mean an adult style physicality where you are doing things that can seriously hurt the other guy, not kids hitting each other) but saying that wushu would probable be fine as from what i have seen its not that physical.

I depends on the instructor, but the younger the better really as long as the kid has some attention and wants to do it then let them. i recon 4-5 would be a good age to start|||Children...well, I wish i%26#039;d have been younger when I started. I started just now, two months ago, and I%26#039;m thirteen years old. I REALLY wish I started earlier. I%26#039;m learning real kung fu, not karate, from a Wudang taoist priest. Children should be encouraged to start at 5 years old or in that range.

A priest I know has a 6 year old son who could probably kick my butt at kung fu who practices all the time. It%26#039;s never too late to begin, though.

My father, a taoist priest, encouraged me to learn all the time. I was way too lazy to take him up on it; if the kid is serious, let him learn. It%26#039;s not too early if he%26#039;s above 5 years old.|||I say at least eight, but fictional fighting an real fighting are two differnt things. You have to tell him that, aside from it taking years of training. He must understand this first, I seen these little kids pretending to be swords men an stuff like that an I think to my self that I have to do something, cause I find it offensive cause of my disiplines. But I have to remind myself I just cant go an break someone. If he understands this then do a google shearch for schools in the area.|||there are martial arts schools for young kids.. they are not like the ones for grown ups. they do kung fu by playing games and stuff. very young kids dont have the patience to stan still many minutes and stay in line.

I started martial arts when i turned 7. and i wish that my parents would have put me in a ma school earlier.. when i was 4 or 5|||Yea . A lot of people like that movie but it doesnt condone kids to learn it . Imagine they %26#039;do%26#039; their move to other kids.

If you still insist on teachin em then congratulation. You just made a gangster, vandal, bully and so on.

teach em when they reach certain age at maturity which at that time they%26#039;ll take it as stupid.|||what about this - it may help. I found my training improved whenever I added a few martial arts training. try the martialarm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A36HDEmT... The martial arm is the only martial arts training dummy that offers you complete realism in all your martial arts training. The martial arm moves and twists up, down, left and right just like a real opponent would.|||to take up martial art, by 5 years old, should be ok. but sometimes it depends, as most kinds that age don%26#039;t have much discipline, but its ok to try. most of the time, they will learn discipline and obedience from the class.|||When they are old enough to have the attention span to cope with it and be able to stick at it.

I was 11 when i started and wish i started earlier.

How long would it take to receive a black belt after beginning your first class in kung fu ?

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what are the levels in kung fu and tai chi chuan ? are they the same in both martials styles ?|||Jumping the gun a little bit aren%26#039;t you. When training in any martila arts don%26#039;t look to the future. Train on what you are learning now andget down the basics. Take your time. I am 30 years old. I started Taekwondo when I was 12. At 19 I was a red belt black stripe and took Phase one black belt testing. Before I took the final phase a few months later I joined the Army and Started at a new taekwondo school but since I was new at the school I wanted to start as a White Belt. Attained red Belt there and then was Sent to Oklahoma and I started as Guess what?? White Belt again. Then Germany as a White Belt and now I am in Washington and Got out of the Army and when I started Taekwondo here guess what I started as? Yes White Belt.I am not in a rush to get a Black Belt the color really means nothing to me. Since I am going to be in Washington for a while I might as get Black belt while I am here and Also since I have been training for about 18 years. So in closing color of the belt means nothing to a True artist. If thats all you care about then you are taking Martial arts for the wrong reason.|||%26quot;kung fu%26quot; or chinese martial arts don%26#039;t use a %26quot;belt%26quot; system like korean and japanese ones typically do.

those that do go by the same system as those arts are likely bs.

So you will NEVER recieve a black belt from a chinese martial arts system. The standard that a school MIGHT use is a sash system.|||it differs because there%26#039;s a test after each belt. some pass an some don%26#039;t, so they must try the next time.|||If after one class, you%26#039;re looking already to have your black belt (or the highest grade possible), you might get bored in the middle. Martial arts are about personal challenges, personal development and being consistent.

I suggest you to just enjoy your martial art and keep going. In no time you will become good at it and finally, get your highest grade.|||Well, I don%26#039;t know anything about KungFu. But, I think it would at least take five years. You also have to pass your tests.|||I would be extremely suspicous if kung fu people wear a gi and offer black belt.

That would be like as a poser wearing baseball shoes and pants with football chest/shoulder pads and helmet and try to claim they%26#039;re baseball player.|||Rank is very relative to each individual style and school. Do not put emphasis on it, it is merely used as an internal organization system. After-all, when you set about your training is your goal to reach the top rank or simply to improve yourself?

Also, the %26quot;belts%26quot; system is used for Japanese based arts, it comes from Judo. In Kung fu they use %26quot;sashes%26quot;.|||In the martial arts, your advancement is up to you and your teacher, some people advance more quickly than others. Until you reach your black belt in karate, then you must study so many years between advancements. Remember that a black belt signifies that you have only mastered the basics. From there you truly begin to learn. Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Chuan each have many different disciplines invented by different clans, in different provinces or territories. Some of the groups even begin with a black belt which to them signifies darkness or not enlightened, progress to lighter colors until they attain a white belt or enlightenment. By the way, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Chuan practitioners often wear sashes to signify rank.

What is the best way to talk to people into getting inratasted into joing a kung fu and tai Chi club?

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-this club does not train anyone.

-this club is in high school grounds.

-the club will leacture the basics of the history and backround of Kung fu and Tai Chi.

-at the end of the club meeting i would demostrate both martial arts.

-no physical contact will ever be made.|||Often the first step is to educate potential participants.

They need to understand what Kung Fu is and what Tai chi is firstly and the differences between the arts. Initially Kung fu (supposing that the style of kung fu is an external art) will appeal to a different type of person than Tai Chi. Unerstand the group you are targeting for recruitment.

If they are young and energetic a external style of Kung Fu will appeal to them.

If they are older and more mature an internal style will appeal more to them.

Demonstrating both arts is a good point for attaining interest. demonstrating an energetic Kung fu hand form as well as a weapons form will gage lots of interest from spectators. Finishing of with a Tai Chi Short form will offer people a visual way of discerning the differences between the two styles.

Be prepared and do your research you may have a lot of questions asked of you About the differences between Kung Fu and other arts specifically Japanese and Korean arts.

Be prepared to answer questions about street effectiveness, grading, sparring and your school history.

Lastly with your Sifu%26#039;s permission of course, invite potential students to view a beginners class.|||does the sensai have good discipline

Is it just me or does Wing Chun Kung Fu seem really dangerous?

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Im looking at studying a martial art, checked some out, and Kung Fu sounds about the deadlyst so far. Bruce Lee studied Wing Chun, and we know how well he did.

Do you know a martial art as sick (quickly and seriously destroying your opponent) as Kung Fu??|||You wanna be great like Bruce Lee so study what he did study. But modern one will do you just good.|||If you%26#039;re interested in Chinese Martial Arts, I would reccomend Shuai Chiao as it kicks ***!|||The most dangerous martial art? As said earlier, it is the artist, not always the art. I studied Kenpo Karate and met some really dangerous folks. I practiced with a Shuai Chiao with a friend and as a tournament fighter and a bar fighter the guy was not touchable...he would hurt you and control you (period). I have meet a guy that was pretty dangerous with Jeet Kun Do (sorry if I spelled that wrong). I further met a guy that studied sword fighting. Even without a sword he was a bad idead to fight. The concepts of good timing, body positioning, strength, power of hits and such translated. In short, which art is the deadliest doesn%26#039;t matter, what matters is what is in your area or what are you willing to travel to study. Then after you know what is in the area, go check it out. If they spar, you%26#039;ll get some experience. If they go fight speed some of the time for techniques, then good.

Best of luck in finding what you are looking for.|||if danger had another meaning it would be ............ no just joking by time you will feel it is becoming easier|||Having completely %26quot;un-vast%26quot; experience with wing chun, mostly through reading two of Bruce Lee%26#039;s books, plus a book on wing chun by a really good author, who seemed to know what he was talking about...

Wing chun is potentially dangerous to the defender who hasn%26#039;t studied it well. The blocking and parrying techniques let the attacker get a lot closer than most of the %26quot;standard%26quot; versions of karate would.

With that being said, it one does wing chun really well, they are blocking and parrying, and at the same time moving the attacker off his center of gravity, and then the response is really devastating.

Remember that Bruce Lee studied more than one art, before deciding to start his own, Jeet Kune Do. So the answer to your last question is that almost any martial art, done really, really well, can destroy an opponent.|||Wing Chun has little to no ground game.

Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do to answer the insufficiencies of Wing Chun.

Wing Chun is taught in a traditional fashion. Lee also found a problem with this because as with any traditional martial art, much time is wasted on moves that are ineffective in street combat.

The only effective martial arts laboratory, if you will, is no holds barred fighting such as UFC or PRIDE.

In the past 15 years these have taught us that the most effective fighting forms are a combination of standup and ground fighting or Mixed Martial Arts.

The ones that have been used most effectively are for standup: Mui Thai, Karate, TKD, boxing

Ground:

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Pankration, Greco-Roman wrestling.

I%26#039;m sure I%26#039;m leaving some out, but Kung Fu in general has had little to no showing in these forums. Few have been successful with it.

Maybe if they allowed eye gouges that could change.|||Try Jeet Kune Do, sense you%26#039;re so interested in Bruce Lee.

If that does not work, try Choi Kwang Do.|||Wing Chun has limitations, but when used properly, it%26#039;s nasty as hell.

Use it as a tie-in or crosstraining art, Pai Lum White Dragon or Choy Li Fut work well as a mix for Wing Chun.

Wing Chun gets a lot of flack, but I%26#039;ve done a little training in it, and I respect the principles it teaches.

Quick, hard, to the point....IF taught correctly. Like all combat arts, make sure to train with a teacher that still remembers he%26#039;s supposed to be teaching a COMBAT art.

Have fun enjoying good old fashioned Gung-Fu training.|||Hehe Wing Chun look so funny and they%26#039;re hella funny to fight, especially when you can punches properly. They rely on you to linger your punch, but if you don%26#039;t they%26#039;re gonna to be in world of hurting. They look like old chinese man trying to ***** slapping.

I really doubt I would be that intimidated by someone who do Wing Chun. Especially someone like this guy who is as height as his width as seen here:

http://www.wtdefense.com/montana/images_...

http://www.wtdefense.com/montana/events_...

Here%26#039;s a video two Wing Tsun grand master showing how effective their style are hmm... That%26#039;s pretty odd, they end up go to ground so that shoudl tell you something about how effective it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szdF1nIAf...|||try Jeet-kune-do which is what he invented. Its great. but its hard to find a form like wing chun its been aroudn for along time so its been getting better and better for longer. I have learned many wing-chun techniques as i learn tiger kung-fu. Its hard to kind arts as dealy and as wicked as wing-chun or any otehr type of kung-fu.|||I worked with a guy who studied Wing Chun under one of the number one experts in the US. He studied traditional Wing Chun, as opposed to the more popular %26quot;modified%26quot; Wing Chun.

In summary, it%26#039;s straight-up combat. Fast, hard hitting, and extremely punative. The goal isn%26#039;t inner peace or finding your %26quot;chi%26quot; like other martial arts. The goal is disabling your opponent swiftly and decisively.

The guy I worked with used to come in every week with huge black eyes, bruises to the ribs, knuckles, arms, legs, etc. Every Thursday they did a full contact, street clothes workout so that students were used to using their training for self defense if they ever needed it.|||Yes, I train a Martial Art called Hapkido and it%26#039;s very brutal and potentially deadly. Ultimately it%26#039;s up to the practitioner to decide how much force to use on your attacker though with the best first defence being to remove yourself from the situation. After that with the joint locks and pressure points we learn in Hapkido you can cause you attacker intense pain to convince the person it%26#039;s not in their best interest to continue attacking you. Then failing that, break a bone or joint and so on.|||I%26#039;ll be the first one to admit that I know just about sweet diddly squat about Asian martial arts. However, I am more than checked out on the European styles, especially those of the 14th and 15th centuries.

As such, I would suggest that you pick up the treatises of Fiore Dei Liberi, Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer. European medieval hand-to-hand combat, as opposed to armed combat, was extremely brutal and effective, and while there are very few strikes involved in making things work, they do great jobs at destroying limbs and articulations, supposedly as a precursor to a deadly dagger-blow.

A few of the hand-to-hand techniques are lethal, but most will leave just about every opponent unable to fight you after you%26#039;ve executed the move properly.|||Any martial art, if it is used by a skilled practitioner is devestating. It%26#039;s the practitioner, not the style.

Is it true that kung fu is indian origin?

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for years, i thought that the chinese were the ones to introduce martial arts and kung fu. but, from what i%26#039;ve read, karate and kung fu originated in india. i%26#039;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%26#039;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 %26quot;purify their soul.%26quot; 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%26#039;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%26#039;s %26quot;genes,%26quot; 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. Report Abuse
|||OK. Some of you touched base on some of the old %26quot;original%26quot; systems of combat, but still are missing out.

Kalaripayattu is the oldest Indian martial art dating back some 2000 years, and is what some %26quot;proclaim%26quot; 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 %26quot;Oldest%26quot; 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 %26quot;ti%26quot; (or %26quot;te%26quot;) 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 %26#039;Policy of Banning Weapons,%26#039; 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. %26quot;That Guy%26quot; 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%26#039;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%26#039;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%26#039;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%26#039;m pretty sure thats the truth.|||Yes it is origin from India......|||thats not true it actully devoloped in Japan, I%26#039;m in karate so i know some things.|||yes...in india the call it silambam...

kung fu are from korea...

Are there any Gyms where I can learn the 5 animal styles of Kung Fu in The Oakland County Area in Michigan?

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I am a Martial Art fanatic, I%26#039;ve gone to learn Boxing, Basic concept of Muay Thai, Brazilian JuJitsu, and Submission Wrestling. I am now interested in learning Kung Fu...Does anyone know where I can find a gym to learn the 5 styles of Kung Fu?|||china?

What kind of animal is Shi Fu, from Kung Fu Panda?

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My mom and I were watching Kung Fu Panda, and we could not figure out what type of animal Shi Fu was. I think he is some kind of rodent. Like a squirrel or some type. I tried looking on the official site, but it does not say.|||well i think he looks like a red panda!!!

red panda is not rodent...

Red Panda

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Shi Fu

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they both have mouth open XD ~ cute!!!

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red panda can be find in China and eats bamboo, but not a panda.|||i think he%26#039;s a red panda.

a close relative of raccoons.|||he is a panda|||An animation Creation

What's the difference in tae kwon do and kung fu?

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My daughter is taking tae kwon do and we are moving out of state and they only have a kung fu class around that area. Is it kinda the same?|||As other have said, TKD is Korean and Kung Fu is Chinese. In my personal opinion Kung Fu is better than TKD.

Since TKD became an olympic sport, they focus more on the competition aspect of it, and Kung Fu focuses more on the tradition of the martial art.

For me TKD is not a martial art anymore, it%26#039;s rather a sport. They don%26#039;t use their arms too much to block or punch, they mostly use their legs. They do get a lot of flexibility. Also, their forms (or kata as the japanese call them) are way easier and shorter than the kung fu forms. The KF forms are longer, faster and more complicated, but they look beautiful and are good for self defense.

Kung fu has lots of different styles. You can find acrobatic styles, like wu shu. Or, more solid and strong styles like Hung Gar, or faster styles like Choy Li Fut.

Do you know what style of kung fu your daughter will practice?

But besides the diferences between each martial art (or any other sport), one of the main aspects to look at is the teacher. To see if he practices a real martial art, you need to do some research on the school, the style, where he/she learned, how long he%26#039;s been practicing, etc...

Good luck.|||Tae kwon do is korean p ussy

Kung Fu is chinese p ussy

both very tasty (^_^)|||I do Kung Fu along with my kids. When my son was younger he did Tae Kwon Do. At my Dojo there are more kids going to the KIds classes then Adults going to the Adult classes. Tae Kwon Do is a lot of kicking and unless you are very good at it it is not as good as Kung Fu for self defence. My son likes the Kung Fu better then doing the Tae Kwon Do even thou he had to start over as white belt. Alot of it will depend on how the instrustor is and his teaching style, If he/she is good then your Daughter should enjoy it alot.|||Tae Kwon Do, (Korean martial art) is more based or kicking your opponent. It is much more violent than Kung Fu (Chinese) which teaches you how to listen to your own body, and how to control yourself. Tae Kwon Do is meant for war and killing while kung fu is meant for peace and self defense.|||Tae kwon do is Korean, Kung Fu is Chinese.|||Change to Mauy Thai kickboxing because it%26#039;s actually something she could use in a real fight. Kung Fu, Karate and TKD suck and she will get beat up in a real fight, but if it%26#039;s just the exercise she wants than they are all just fine.|||Tae kwon do is from korea and has more leg exercise than kung fu

kung fu is chinese and more acrobatic workouts|||The forms are very different Tae Kwon Do is mainly a tournament style; it%26#039;s not actually designed for fighting... Kung Fu is based more on fluidity and tends to be more complicated. Though I%26#039;m sure your daughter will enjoy kung fu as much if not more the tae kwon do as long as she realizes that she%26#039;s basically starting over.|||For what it is worth the latest few responses are correct: TKD, in the americanize version, is a sport and not much use for self-defense. Kung Fu is more complicated, requires more understanding, but this will make it just as enjoyable for her. The key here is to also look at the school/instructor, how they teach, etc.

But give it a shot...she probably will enjoy it.

Be aware that Neko is totally incorrect.|||i dont know|||Tae Kwan doe is the Korean sport version of Tang soo do.

Kung-fu is chinese in orgin. It has more to do with balance, diversion of negeative energies (Someone punching at you) and depending on the style of Kung-Fu it may be more aggressive, counter-striking, defensive. If available I would suggest Praying Mantis style, though it is not the caliber of kicks and strykes one sees in TKD it will develop a great balance and utilizes more locking and joint manipulation.

Am I able to return Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones at best buy and get store credit?

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I am getting the X-box 360 and it comes with Kung fu panda and indiana jones, am i able to return both of those games and get store credit to buy another game?|||yes u can that wuld be a good idea thats what i did|||No because it comes with the package. Just think about it, when they scan the barcode it%26#039;s only on the Xbox, not on both of the games too!|||If its an open item, you can%26#039;t via store policies. But if its still sealed I think you can.|||you%26#039;re thinking of Gamestop|||just call the store and ask|||not if it came with the game

Does anyone have karate and kung fu reflexes?

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I take karate and kung-fu and if someone sneaks up on me and scares me I tend to use the stuff I learned as a defense reflex. How do I get that to stop? Any ideas?|||That%26#039;s the ultimate goal of your training, to be able to recall your techniques and apply them instantly when confronted.

I would personally work more on control to identify real threats and stop a technique before harming someone who isn%26#039;t a threat at all.

Instictive reaction=good, limited to no threat level judgement=bad.|||Actually you don%26#039;t want that to stop. That is called %26#039;muscle memory%26#039; and is what you train for years to achieve.

Your karate and kung fu relexes should be second nature.

But what you seem to need to work is your %26#039;control%26#039;. Karate used to teach %26#039;focus%26#039; and control. Now is the time for %26#039;dynamic meditation%26#039; through much kata practice. This should help keep your muscle memory under control.|||ha, i remember when i used to do karate this happened too.

If somebody jumped out to scare me i went straight into stance and generally clicked when my fist was a few inches from hitting them. people learned quick not to try and scare me.

Although it did happen once again several years after stopping karate, a girl i know went to hit me, and i mean really hit me, i probably deserved it though. Anyway by the time i realised what i was doing I%26#039;d caught her wrist as she%26#039;d gone to punch twisted her arm round and pushed her away from me, she ended up bent over on the bed in front of me and even more pissed then before.

I was still confused and then got hit without even realising what%26#039;d happened.

ANYWAY

its a good thing to have those reactions from a martial arts point of view, as far as stopping it goes i can%26#039;t be of amazing help because i had the problem too, its generally a case of realisation, i still jump into stance, but i have a realisation that the moment somebody jumps out etc i get a strange sensation, before things happened to fast and i never noticed it, now i notice it a bit more as a change and use that to kind%26#039;ve snap myself out of it.

|||Warn people not to sneak up on you. Tell them you have a very volatile and unpredictable response to being startled.

It would be wise NOT to say its because your a martial artist; As this just seems to encourage people to test you (like its some sorta game).

Be clear about not wanting hurt people you care about, but remember to maintain humility on the subject.

|||Just warn whoever it is to not sneak up on you like that, and tell them you can%26#039;t be responsible if your fist hits before your brain kicks into gear.

I want to be a kung fu master, is it too late?

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I want to become a kung fu master, but I%26#039;m 50 years old.

I%26#039;m in good physical shape. 5 feet 8 inches and weigh 160 pounds. Exercises daily, and my only physical defect is a repaired right ACL which I tore in a ski accident.

I%26#039;m not very diciplined though and get bored with stuff quickly, but I have high pain tolerance.

Do I have a chance of becoming a kung fu master?|||Not to be discouraging but your answer is %26quot;No%26quot;. Realistically if you have difficulty staying focused and you get bored quickly you would never achieve the level that you aspire to. To be a master you have to practice techniques over and over until they are as natural as breathing. A lot of study, blood, sweat and tears and tons of the mundane are involved over years.

A high pain tolerance doesn%26#039;t mean anything. It takes a whole lot more than that.

I would suggest training. I think you will find it will have a positive effect in your life.|||of corse yuo do. anyone can if they train like they mean it. depending on the studio you chose there might be a adult class. in these classes the instructor can work with the adults and help them be successful in martial arts instead of having to focus on kids. it would probably be a good idea to go to these classes to get the most out of your training. so basically try to attend the adult classes more often then the junior ones.|||Hey cdkvisio you should use spell check or else DISCIPLINE yourself to check your own spelling, what a moron!!!|||anything is possible, are you asking this question because your bored, if so give up now ,if not look forward to a minimum of 20 years hard work . without a very good sifu/sensei it will take a lot longer.good luck|||Why not master your life, then you have as kung fu is simply great accomplishment. So achieve some great accomplishment. Kung Fu is not a fighting style to learn, it is an achievement to earn. Kung Fu means Great Accomplishment.

Now a certain style, well it is not the quanity, but rather the quality that makes one master a certain Way. You can get a Master on Paper that will get trashed every time by a lesser belt that has Mastered their moves while the Master has a piece of paper. It is like saying %26quot; I am a Black Belt %26quot; and others assuming you can then fight good. Not always true.

I have met many Black belts that had papers to prove their rank, but skills that showed much less. And I have met Purple and Blue Belts that will amaze you. Style, teacher, Student, and other factors all matter.

In Kung Fu San Soo ( Tsoi Li Ho Fut Hung Ga San Shao Wu Shu ) you can earn a Black Belt in 3 years of study, each year in study is then 1 degree, after 7 years or degrees your a master ranking. A total of 10 years is the facts.

White to Yellow belt 3 to 5 months, Yellow to Green 9 months to 1 year, Brown belt 2 years and Black in 3.

1 year for each degree after Black Belt

10 degrees possible|||If you are not diciplined you should never become kung fu master. First dicipline yourself . Age is not a big problem.|||I ask myself this question all the time, I have 10 yrs. training off and on and am turned 50 in 2 more months. I get burned out w/ it sometimes, I also have the problem that I don%26#039;t like training in a school situation. They try and force you to do tournaments and use up training time playing warm up games and push-ups and stuff you already know. After all the the bowing down I had to do, i just started training on my own w/ DVDs. I know this is not better than than training w/ many partners, but really at my age and what I%26#039;ve been through on money it just makes sense to me. No, I don%26#039;t think I can be a full fledged master, but I can still develop a very high level of skill by doing it this way, my advice to you is train everyday even if it is a little bit, let your body dictate how hard, do not quit.|||Yes, it is too late.

No, you don%26#039;t have a chance of becoming a kung fu master, you can still train and learn alot though.

good luck!|||You say you are 50 but I have seen a few of your questions.

You seem more like 15. That%26#039;s the impression I got from all the questions.|||well im not sure about master but as long as you try hard you should be able to achieve a good level of kung fu.|||Why not? Worst that will happen is you don%26#039;t get to that level.|||You need to start now. Yes you can do it. I started at your age. I haven%26#039;t made master yet and probably won%26#039;t. I spend too much time on students and not enough on myself. I will be going for my second deg. Tae Kwan Do next summer. I will be 64. I prefer it that way though. My instructor relay deserves master much more than I do. You can in some arts be called a master once you have achieved a high enough rank before you become 60 years old. and hold that rank on your 60%26#039;th birthday. So I was told. Training will make you feel much younger. Go for it. Remember it is all about the journey not the destination. We are all headed to the same destination.

Where can I get me there one of those Buddhist Palm Kung Fu books?

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I would like to create world peace.

Or maybe it won%26#039;t work unless I am a 1 in a million kung fu genius?|||In a movie. or maybe a homeless bum will jump out and hand you one if you are the chosen.|||Also AMAZON also search monk fist boxing.|||ebay|||Try asking Stephen Chow.|||I%26#039;m taking that you watch Kung Fu Hustle the other night on SPIKE, huh? Screw world peace. go for world domination and then you could create your own kind of worl peace. Anyways, according to Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber, even with a 1 in a million chance....you still have a chance! try amazon.com

What is the right age to start Kung-Fu training?

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I%26#039;m 17, and I%26#039;m very interested in taking up a martial arts discipline such as Kung-Fu, but I worry that I%26#039;m too old to start, considering I probably won%26#039;t be able to do it until I%26#039;m 18 and have my own money to spend on it... I was just wondering if it is as easy to find classes for adults as it is for children? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but thanks for your help...|||Its even easier when your an adult to get real training from a credible facility. This is because most real facilities require you to be 18 or older to even be considered. The places that take anyone are just trying to make a buck. Look for a place that has strict admissions, where you will have to interview to be considered as a student (I would recommend wing chun discipline). You will find the best training there. Not a dumb question at all friend.|||Too old? No way too old, man! I%26#039;ve known cats that started in their late 20%26#039;s. Your age is a pretty good one to start because you%26#039;ll be allowed to learn the scarier more effective techniques that aren%26#039;t taught to minors. In the style I studied, you can%26#039;t have a black belt until you%26#039;re 18. With kids, we teach predominantly forms, weapon forms, and minor takedown and self defense techniques. Good luck, bruddah.|||You are at a perfect age, but if you train in a kung fu system it may take longer to learn than TKD, and other non Chinese systems. %26quot;Soft%26quot; systems like Ba-Gua,Tai Chi take even longer to learn but they will be well worth it. Just be patient.|||alright you can never really be %26quot;too%26quot; old to learn kung fu i have been training martial arts all of my life i can tell you a great school in richardson if u live in that area but back to the subject u can learn martial arts at any age so go for it dude!!!!!!!|||For the internal martial arts, one should be AT LEAST at the age of cognizance.

.|||No time but the present will do...of course youthful vigor and flexibility doesn%26#039;t make up for age old trickery...This is a quote from one of my teachers. He didn%26#039;t start until he was in the military at 18. He passed away 2 years ago at 83. It matters only at how long you stay on the trail...getting there though is half the battle...good luck...

Sensei Strickler|||This is not a dumb question dude.

I started training in Wing Chun when I was 22. Often I would reflect and think to myself that I wished that I had started earlier but then I realised that in order for me to get to the place that I needed to be in to be a dedicated Wing Chun practioner I had to wait until then, if I had discovered it even 6 months before I did then I don%26#039;t believe I would still be doing it today due to my priorities at the time.

Also beare this in mind...

If it is going to take you a week to get somewhere and you start today then next week you will be where you wanted to be today. But if you put it off for a week because it seems to far away then next week you will still be a week away from your destination.|||now|||The earlier the better. Remember if you start kung fu at age 17 then other 17 year olds who started at age 6 will have 11 years of experience over you.|||Actually you are at a perfect age to begin training. your body is still in the developmental stage. You will gain much balance and coordination as well as strength. It will be something that you will not regret. But definitely take it seriously and try your best to continue the program in which you get involved in. Try to join classes with those that are around the same age or older than you!|||17 is a perfect age to start training, your body is almost grown so tendons will develop and build your kung fu structure by the time your 21. You will benifit greatly as your body will be moulded to what you are trying to acheive, the perfect body mechanics for kung fu. I feel there is you can never be to old to train, aslong as you are willing to that is all that should matter. Have you thought of what style to persue. If you have not already decide do a web search for these classes in your area!

chow gar, pak hok, lung ying, bak mei and hung gar.

Good luck|||Well i have begining with 8 year old, now i have 14 i trainning karate on mondeys and frideys.

So i think u are ready.

good luck!|||The only dumb question is the question not asked. Teenage years are still very young! The earlier you get into martial arts the better but still. You know David Carradine from the two Kung -Fu shows? He didn%26#039;t start doing Kung Fu until the middle or end of the show. While filming he just learned what he had to and then he loved it so much he started taking classes and now he%26#039;s been doing it for around 30 years! It%26#039;s never too late to start! Good Luck!

Is Kung Fu really effective in a sticky situation?

2011-11-18T03:22:00.002-08:00

Many teenagers (boys) enjoy to fight and %26#039;murk%26#039; other boys, these are normally chosen randomly, I live in a rough area and go to a rough school, I am not very strong either compared to these tough guys whom hate me for no reason, if I learned Kung-Fu, possibly a specific type, could I overcome them in a fight?

Daniel.|||Kung fu is a wonderful art. To tell you what style, it depends on what you are more comfortable with. Southern kung fu requires low stances and focuses on punching while northern kung fu focuses on kicking although it has many punching techniques. I study northern shaolin kung fu and i would recommend it. Also, see if it includes chin-na (joint locking) as this can be very useful. An example of this is if someone grabs your wrist, use your free hand to hold his hand on your wrist and move your hand inward and push on the top of the other persons wrist to put pressure on it (hopefully this makes sense).

Kung fu also strenghens your mind and will teach you to try to not fight and to use your energy wisely.

Hope this helps .|||I would suggest Kung Fu San Soo.

Kung Fu San Soo is a traditional and practical combat art.

According to %26quot;Inside Kung Fu Magazine%26quot;:

This is not a spectator sport. San Soo is a savagely effective fighting style that trains the warrior to instantly adapt to any combat situation. First, you have the brutally effective fighting style of kung-fu san soo, founded by grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, a style that is popularly associated with the phrase, %26quot;Tread lightly, and carry a big stick.%26quot; This is not a sport or a game, but a warrior discipline. While some martial arts styles focus on a specific technique - as with judo for throws and karate for kicks and punches - san soo teaches the full family of techniques, which allows the fighter to adjust their style according to the situation they are in. The punches and kicks, the leverages, the nerve attacks, the takedowns - all directed to vital parts of the body - are executed in a perfect rhythm that can make the flow of movement compelling, even beautiful, to witness. But at its very core is also a raw brutality that emphasizes the san soo focus on self-defense.

%26quot;San soo is to the point,%26quot; describes Frater. %26quot;You go for the most critical, vulnerable points of the body. You eye gouge, you bite, you try to kick the joints out; you do things as brutally as you possibly can to get to the end of the fight as quickly as possible. Maximum results with minimal effort.%26quot;|||My opinion is: dont be let down just because you dont know kung fu.

If you dont think you can overcome them if you didnt learn it then learn it because then your mind thinks you can overcome them which means you%26#039;ll have more encouragement :D

But dont think just because you know kung fu you can just take down anybody (if you didnt already) because you have to train up your body to meet the requirements e.g. no point in learning how to fight if you didnt have the stamina to last a minute.

So i would advise you to train your body as well:D

Also, you should only attempt to fight these boys when they attack you first if you just go up to them and start attacking them they might get more people to get you the next day or something.

But on the otherhand maybe you dont need to take down these boys just because they hassle you. Have you tried talking to them? ( I know youll probably hear this from most people you tlak to but maybe it will work) or tried avoiding them until they dont hassle you anymore.

P.S i think you should learn kung fu even if your not going to use it in a fight because its good for the body and who knows when you going to need it?|||Kung Fu is a very effective martial art and would most likely significantly improve your chances of success if you got in a fight with these kids. Not only that, but just about any martial art increases your confidence and improves your self-esteem. I was bullied a lot in school (including high school) until I took martial arts and the bullying died quickly because I learned how to act confident and calm. Kung fu will hopefully not only teach you to fight physically but also explain how body language and psychological factors play into situation of violence and bullying.

Be sure to find a studio that teaches what you are looking for and is practical.

Best of luck.|||No, you wouldn%26#039;t, Kung Fu gives you skill but not confidence, you are relying too heavily on the art and not enough on yourself, to truly overcome them, you must believe that you can defeat them. if you must, a good martial art for many enemies at once would be Elephant, but seeing as my Sifu is the only man within a 2000 mile radius that teaches it, I%26#039;d go with Taekwondo for multiple enemies, not Gongfu.|||Learning kung-fu will definitely make you faster and stronger. Anyone with experience in combat will have an advantage over them. It can definitely help you get out of a tough situation. However, it is not good to engage in a street fight.

Best solution for a street fight: Block and back up and retreat|||yeah i think you should learn some kung fu. it will help you a bit if you get into a fight but you best defence would be to not be there at all. cant get beaten up if you are not there... so try avoid them. and dont fight unless there is no way for you to escape.|||I learned kickboxing and Karate and boxing. And when it came down to fighting in the street, it was more wrestling than anything else. But i use my hands more than my legs so i think boxing is the better sport. Try to avoid those idiots

Which do you tihnk is better, or tell me the difference between Kung Fu and Wushu?

2011-11-18T03:22:00.001-08:00

I would like to know the answer to my question. I am thinking about starting but I don%26#039;t really know the difference besides the fact that Kung Fu is for fighting and Wushu is for performance reasons. Thanks for your time.|||Oh dear... Ok... Number 1. Kung Fu and Gung Fu are the same thing and mean the same thing (just different spelling or pronounciation).

%26amp; number 2. Most %26quot;kung fu%26quot; styles also train weapons. There are about 16 (at least most likely hundereds of different variations, essentially there are only really 3 different types of weapons) I think off the top of my head in Shaolin alone.

Now onto your question... The difference between Kung Fu and Wu Shu? Essentially nothing...

Kung Fu translates to %26quot;aquired skill%26quot; where as Wu Shu is the actual Chinese word for what we can Kung Fu.

In most cases these days Wu Shu is more sport foccussed, but they still come from traditional martial arts, Many %26quot;shaloin monks%26quot; are actually from the chinese institute of sports. A school teaching Wu Shu will likely teach you many different styles/forms of kung fu and also some fancy gymnastic type stuff to, whereas most things that call them selves something specific for example Wing Chun Kung Fu, will just teach you one style.

Just have a look around and figure out what is best for you. I learn Wing Chun myself as it focusses more on realism and for fun I just do gymnatics as that%26#039;s pretty much what they add to Wu Shu for show, though they do also do traditional styles and sparring. If you want something cool to show your friends go Wu Shu, but chicks aren%26#039;t really impressed by it sorry to say lol.|||all i know is that kung uses only arms and legs while wu shu uses weapons such as swords etc.|||Kung Fu is Bruce Lee%26#039;s Martial Arts that is not a discipline in Olympics but wushu is an Olympic Discipline|||they are both arts.

kung fu - literally translated is %26quot;skill%26quot;

wushu - literally translated is %26quot;dance%26quot;

both are beautiful, disciplined, and strong.

good luck with either one!|||%26quot;Wushu%26quot; is coined by mainland China to encompass all martial arts and Chinese Wushu can be mainly divided into two subsets. Subset %26quot;Chuantong Wushu%26quot; or %26quot;Traditional Wushu%26quot; ideally refers to the classical martial arts styles that haven%26#039;t been tainted with competition requirements but are taught for effectiveness. %26quot;Xiandai Wushu%26quot; or %26quot;Modern Wushu%26quot; is essentially flashy performance and competition sets with no applicability at one extreme and kickboxing-like Sanda in the other extreme with no moderation in between as most Modern Wushu practitioners train in either one or the other but not both. (The western world generally use %26quot;Wushu%26quot; in references to Modern Wushu performance routines, %26quot;Sanda%26quot; to mean the Modern Wushu contact sports, and %26quot;KungFu/GungFu/GongFu%26quot; to mean Traditional Wushu.)|||Ok, for one, Bruce lee started out in Gung Fu, not Kung Fu. Yes he did know Kung Fu, but he knew Gung Fu well before he did Kung Fu. I dont consider either better than the other. Kung Fu uses the opponents energy against themselves. And it is a very powerful art. As for Wushu, people make the misconception that is it only a performance art. Look at Jet Li, he is a master of Wushu. I have been in the MA%26#039;s for many years, and I am smart enough to know that he would probably, with not too much problem, beat me. Both would be excellent to learn. Both have much knowledge and power. Both would be excellent for Self defense.|||Wushu is a type of Kung Fu. When communist China banned all religious schools from accepting new students the effectively killed Kung Fu within their borders. Realizing this they changed their policy in regards to the Shaolin temple. They also formed a new martial art based on traditional Kung Fu styles that they blended together to form Wushu.

Wushu is very fluid and pretty but not as practical a fighting style as real Kung Fu. Sanshou, the sparring counterpart to Wushu is now considered a separate art and is more realistic.|||kung fu incompass all chinese martial arts, wu shu is kung fu, wu shu is the national art of china

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11 degree chain belt|||same thing

What are the best excercises for kung fu?

2011-11-18T03:22:00.000-08:00

i currently do many forms of chinese kung fu, but i want to know more excercises. also, how about some weapons? how would i make some practice weapons like: 3 section staff, numchucks, etc. by the way, does anyone have any recomendation of how to do iron bone training %26quot;properly%26quot;?|||play dead

Kung Fu training trip to china: Where and How much?

2011-11-18T03:21:00.000-08:00

I want to go to china to live in a kung fu academy for 4-5 years. Is there any cheap school with a good quality of training, food and acomodations? If yes, please give me the name, website, prices, etc...|||Some of them:

http://www.cngongfu.com/english.html

http://www.gfwjpx.cn/gfwjpx/yw.aspx

http://www.beijingshaolinwuxiao.com/engl...

http://www.qiluedu.com.cn/indexenglish.h...|||YES, I THINK THERE ARE MANY SCHOOL SPECIALIZE ON KUNG FU. PLENTY OF THEM FOR SO MANY OF SO MANY DIFFERENT TYPE KUNG FU WE HAVE. BUT THERE ARE SO FEW ENGLISH KUNG FU WEBSITE AVAILABLE IN CHINA, BUT PLENTY CHINESE WETSITE. AND ABOUT THE PRICES IT WON`T BE VERY EXPENSIVE.

HOPE THIS MAY HERE.

Is there a website where I can see a list of Kung-fu movies?

2010-05-21T17:32:00.001-07:00

I want a list of movies, or better yet a website the movies there already. They can be from any country and any time and be in any language. I don%26#039;t care. I just like the fighting seens. They can be Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Tony Jaa and anyone for that matter. If you have a list of actors, could you post them please and thank you.|||kung fu cimenma dont know how to spell that, but you could go to http://www.hkcinemagic.com/ and type in the names of people if you want to see what movies they starred in

Can you help me to find kung fu background that music like when they play flute.?

2010-05-21T17:32:00.000-07:00

Can you help me find kung fu background music in movies as in kung fu panda that flute music background music.|||I go to bearshare and type in Japanese Flute in the search. Some movies that have nice flute music is House of Flaying Daggers, Kill Bill, Hero.|||the forbidden kingdom film 2007-2008 about jackie chan and jet li and a new yorker kid

youtube--chinese martial arts music

kungfu panda and record sound using cell phone

and forbidden kingdom has awsome back grounds look them off google images

Why arent there any kung fu specialists in the UFC?

2010-05-21T17:31:00.002-07:00

other than that lame chainsaw mccarthy. kung fu is fun.. guess its not practical enough though?|||Wow oldways...

Great links, but wrong information. Mostly on the Chuck Liddell front.

Chuck doesn%26#039;t hold a black belt in Kung Fu (most Kung Fu styles do not have a belt system, and a few of them have a sash system)

Kung Fu is a broad spectrum term really, as it is various styles, much like the Karate misnomer.

If you wanted to user a misnomer you would say Chuck Liddell had a black belt in Karate, as he has a Kempo tattoo, from his days under Ed Parker%26#039;s Kempo Karate system.

Chuck will be the first one to tell you his striking ability and prowess in the MMA circle has nothing to do with a Kempo background and has more to do with his trainer John Hackleman than anything else.

Well that and his great wrestling ability, he is able to defend take downs like no ones business and hop back up to his feet.

He is not a %26quot;Kung Fu%26quot; practitioner, I am pretty sure he lists his style as %26quot;Kickboxing and wrestling%26quot; Nor has he ever studied any version of Kung Fu.

With the mistaken notion that %26quot;All Martial Arts come from Kung Fu%26quot; mentality, I can understand how you would make that generalization.

Chuck%26#039;s style is way more Hawaiin Kujukenbo than anything else, and he studied various forms of Karate. But not Kung Fu, or any Chinese Traditional Art.

First off, Kung Fu %26quot;specialist%26quot; would not do well, because there are very few of them doing any realistic training. There is one guy who you could consider a Kung Fu specialist, in the realm of Sanshou champ Cung Le, who is entering MMA now.

But Sanshou is hardly Kung Fu, it is kickboxing that allows takedowns. Some Kung Fu practioners move towards it as a method of competeting their art. (aside from Wushu which is forms based only).

Kung Fu (generally speaking) or the various forms of Kung Fu from Wing Chun/Tsun,, to Hop Gar, or Northern Long Fist, etc. Is generally rarely if ever sparred, and one dimensional at best. Of all Martial Art strikers their punches and kicks have been measured as some of the weakest. (Per Fight Science, a discovery channel show that had some good info and some not so great info, but the punching/kicking power readings were cool)

Generally it isn%26#039;t incredibly practical in the UFC because it is rarely taught or trained properly. Even then it is one dimensional, and generally lacks any form of pressure testing aside from pushing hands and trapping drills.

It isn%26#039;t that the art is entirely unpractical, it is that the focus is on drills, and forms, that only help build the body to perform certain moves, and they never spend time actually fighting and learning how the moves are utilized in a combat form.

Well that and that the vast majority of the moves are indeed inpractical lol.

But just wait there will be more Kung Fu mystic Chi ball lovers coming on here to tell you that it is because it is too deadly, and that a true Kung Fu master would never %26quot;lower his standards%26quot; and that Martial Arts aren%26#039;t about fighting and showing your ability. (Which is quite different than the foundation of most Kung Fu styles, which was to honor their own family or style in fighting competetions)

But hey I am just one guy, that is my opinion. Hope it is helpful.|||Why aren%26#039;t there any KFC specialists in the Yung Fu?|||check out the mma vs. kung-fu fight on youtube where mma practictioner john marsh easil defeats a %26quot;kung-fu master%26quot;. The kung fu guy asked for the fight and everything was allowed ( you can see him try to eye gouge). MMA is just much more realistic.|||you answered you own question, its not practicle enough, the training they do just does not prepare you for a competition, completely different aim from MMA|||Ever seen Kung Pow? He could own them all with his Hamster-Chucks!!|||Chuck Liddell has Kung Fu Kempo tattoo on his arm are you all blind?

http://www.urbin.net/EWW/MA/KF/kempohist...

Kempo well look it up on line

It Is Chinese Kung Fu

and Chuck seems mighty proud of this Tattoo

Chuck is a Black Belt in Kung Fu

Kung Fu styles number in the hundreds, thousands.

Yip Man was good enough to teach Bruce Lee In Hong Kong

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yip_Man

he was Chinese teaching a Womans Style to Bruce Lee

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_chun

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee

Being everyone agrees Ch%26#039;n (ancient China ) represents Kung Fu the name equates to Ch%26#039;n arts. ( Actualy it means to be good at something )

You probably wont like your arts true roots in history. Thailand boxing has it%26#039;s root in Buddhism which evolves from Bodhidharma himself in China.

Shinto in Japan

And well Bodhid came from India.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dDOvPZEX...

this is rad stuff !!

Thai boxing wins hands down,

just cannot beat it,

they kick bannana trees all day for training.

no one competed.

Like a car hit ya !

But check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTzeQssF...|||Whole buddhist thing is buIlshit!

Thailand is a extremely buddhist country but yet there%26#039;s SO many Muay Thai fighter there. It%26#039;s same with many other south east asia countries. So it throw whole theory about Kung Fu not fighting because of belif out of window.

Plus how the hell can a group keep a such secret in? There could have been a double agent who would just learn all techniques then turn around and teach it to MMA fighter.

The real reason for this is simply... Kung Fu is NOT effective and it is out of date. Don%26#039;t believe me? Those clips will speak for itself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S19VsB7__...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QucOnlQW2...

I dare you to find a clip of any Kung Fu who do well in a fight!|||If you train realistically enough (with aliveness: google Matt Thornton for a great description), against non-compliant opponents, you will find that you can fight, no matter what you train. Some things are more realistic and can work better, for various reasons, but you will find that your skills can be applied.

You will ALSO find that what you are doing doesn%26#039;t look like Kung Fu anymore.

When a BJJ guy gets in the ring, you can see him do BJJ, when a Muay Thai guy gets in the ring, you can see the Muay Thai. When a Kung Fu guy gets in the ring, you see what looks like crappy kickboxing.

They don%26#039;t train it realistically enough to find out what works in real life, and so they can%26#039;t apply their moves. The guys who DO train it realistically, throw away the kung fu moves, because there are much more efficient techniques. Then they go crosstrain to fill in the gaps, and they don%26#039;t bother with much Kung Fu.

If Kung Fu COULD win in the UFC, they would sure as heck be doing it, there%26#039;s big money to be made.|||1- the primary reason you won%26#039;t see kung fu or %26quot;CMA%26quot; in MMA is because of the context it was originally invented.

Just like you won%26#039;t see a pure boxer in the UFC, CMAs are primarily striking styles (with throws and locks, etc.), you will never see a CMA ONLY person just like you will never see a pure boxer as they will have no ground defence. This is largely due to cultural limitations of chinese culture where if you were thrown, or on the ground, you generally lost (historically) also since many CMA styles were developed with weapons in mind and warfare, the idea that you were thrown and on the ground meant that you were dead as nothing will protect your defenseless *** from a spear to the gut at that point.

2- while #1 is a reason, it is not the ENTIRE reason. one of the main factors as to why you don%26#039;t see CMA is because as you mentioned, quite frankly most teachers don%26#039;t teach you practical techniques. The actual reason for this can be discussed from now until we are all collecting social security and beyond but generally teachers haven%26#039;t tested what they were taught, and the general training atmosphere was to not question, so like a really bad game of telephone; %26quot;I%26#039;m having dinner with a blonde nymphomaniac with big breasts%26quot; becomes %26quot;pauly shore is standing outside my door%26quot;.

Thats what happens when you don%26#039;t pressure test your techniques (as you did to a degree). So even if one took a CMA class for standup, and learned grappling defence by learning to grapple (not the bogus %26quot;anti-grapple%26quot; crap), then most cma gyms won%26#039;t teach you how to even properly do that.

The teachers often hide thier faulty teachings and faulty understanding of the techniques by claiming %26quot;its too deadly to spar or practice with resistance%26quot;- yes, quick breaks and such as can be found in all styles might be, but just because 5% of your style is untrainable at full resistance or any resistance, then what about the other 95% of it. No style is so deadly that one punch will kill you. yet the dim mak mentality is so prevalent because a teacher is just hiding thier own lack of good training. Which probably came from thier teacher and thier teacher before them.

3- because of all the problems with CMA, if you are looking to be a pro fighter, are you going to take a martial art that is easy to find a teacher that gears itself to a particular form of competition and has been proven time and again to work. Your goal is not to learn and popularize CMA, its to be a successfull UFC fighter. As such, the gap of possibility between CMA (or any traditional martial art not currently represented in the UFC) bieng seen in the UFC becomes wider.

You do see other disciplines besides san da, appearing in san da tournaments. However this is under a specific ruleset that may have throwing, but is not as ground intensive and lax in regulations as the UFC.

As such people who train in CMA- even realistic CMA and not just %26quot;pajama party%26quot; LARPers (live action role players) are going to be people who are generally not going to be interested in competing, but people who want to learn to fight realistically (or LARP as the case may be) but not compete.|||if you hop around like a swan you%26#039;ll get killed thats why|||there are some Kung Fu-ist in the ufc its just that its MIXED martial arts so even tho there is kung fu it doesnt look like it because it is Meshed in with so much other stuff that and Kung Fu alone is designed to be used in a defensive manner but the martial artist in the ufc are so evolved Not unless the kung fu guy was just GEEZUS fast he would not have time to do what he is trained to do defend, parry, attack

What's the difference between Karate and Kung-Fu?

2010-05-21T17:31:00.001-07:00

Karate= japanese for empty hand, mostly uses linear punches and kicks, with open handed chops, elbow and knee strikes as well.

Kung Fu= chinese term meaning hard earned or well practiced skill, popularized, redefined and coined by martial artist in the U.S. during the 70s to mean the chinese martial arts. The actual chinese term for martial arts is %26quot;Wushu%26quot;. Usually employs circular strikes and parries, is divided into external and internal styles. There are many styles of Wushu.|||karate self defencing art. but kung fu self defence and also we can protect a lot of other persons|||Karate is all about power, and Kung Fu uses speed and techniques more.|||Kung Fu is a Chinese martial form

Karate is Japanese|||Karate emphasizes power and methods aimed at ending a confrontation quickly. It embodies the samurai idea of one stroke, one kill.

Kung Fu has much more flourish and aims at developing speed rather than strength.

Of course, practicing karate will make you faster just as learning kung fu strikes will make your blows stronger, but that is not their prime emphasis.|||Karate ( kara=empty te=hand), comes from Okinawa, and spread to the Japanese home islands. %26quot;Kung Fu%26quot; or gung -fu is Chinese and comes according to legand from the Shao Lin monastery. Kung Fu is good especially for very short range and fast hand to hand combat, but also has some less practical, ballet type movements which are still good for fitness. karate is less acrobatic, and focuses on punches blocks strikes and kicks. the blocks are very useful.|||Spelling...

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Uniform...|||Karate is a japenese art form that started in Okinawa. Its based on linear attacks and defence. powerfull strikes and blocks from a strong base. Kung Fu is Chinesse with several different styles under it. Shoalin, Long Fist, Wing Chun and Choy Lay Flut, just to name a few. Kung Fu relies on fast strikes, deception, and manipulation.|||I trained 1 year in karate %26amp; 5 years in kung fu. From my experience %26amp; not studying I would say karate is a great martial arts if you have big muscles already in your arms %26amp; legs. Kung fu teaches more about how to use your whole body to stop an opponent so in day 1 in kung fu I felt like I could throw a stronger punch before I started building up the muscles.

Kung fu seems to have a lot more versatility too. Covers a wider range of things; we do throws %26amp; joint locks %26amp; ground defenses, etc.|||karate comes from japan and it means empty hands or free handed, useing your hands as the wepons and kung-fu is chinese and it means expert... on the styles... their are many styles of each and cant realy be explaned cause theirs so many styles from kung fu and some from karate that are very similer... but most schools in the USA just say thier school is karate cause they know that word and some poeple dont even know what is kung fu.... i hope this would help...|||Karate uses linear techniques.

Kung fu uses circular techniques.|||karate is more about straight and simple kicks%26amp;punches,

kung-fu has a deeper meaning like yoga, and the beauty and flowing of movements, also a style matters|||Different fighting styles.|||Karate is from Japan and SUCKS!!!

Kung Fu is from China and SUCKS!!!|||Te (1/2 of Kara-Te) was an ancient Okinawan striking system.. and Kara (1/2 of Karate) refers to Kung Fu, specifically southern Kung fu of the Fukien Province, China. Karate is developed from Karate, especially Okinawan Karate, as it changed more when it moved to Japan and Korea.

Why are there no wing chun or kung fu practitioners in the MMA?

2010-05-21T17:31:00.000-07:00

I dont know a lot about MMA so maybe this is a stupid question but i dont think there are MMA fighters who use JKD, wing chun etc. Why is this.|||To be fully honest... I don%26#039;t know. Reality is, there is no reason. I have a feeling that it has more to do with how the words %26quot;MMA%26quot; were created. MMA was created through the path of the UFC and PRIDE and other such full contact fighting competitions. MMA is supposed to stand for Mixed Marrtial Arts, which means a fighter takes his/her favorite techniques from ANY martial art and blends them to create a unique and personal style. However, because of organizations like the UFC whose fighters were made famous and they mostly trained in certain MA%26#039;s, MMA came to stand for any mix of: Brazilian Jujitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, or Boxing, with little else included. This is evident even in the way you wrote your question, you referred to %26quot;the%26quot; MMA. I think you meant to write %26quot;the UFC,%26quot; but like so many, you confused the concept of personalized martial arts training (MMA) with a fighting organization (UFC). By the way, I am really tired of everyone saying that certain traditional and Chinese arts aren%26#039;t applicable for streetfighting or aren%26#039;t %26quot;functional.%26quot; How do you think these arts were invented then? And why do you think they were invented? Have any of you TMA denouncers ever even picked up a history book? The FACT is that all Chinese martial arts were created out of a necessity for self defense. China used to be comprised of 5 separate states that were constantly at war, it is in the fires of these wars that most Chinese martial arts were forged: tested in real-time on the battle field in life or death situations. Wing Chun, Choy Li Fut, Shaolin, and WuShu were all battle tested and saved lives. There aren%26#039;t any special %26quot;modern%26quot; circumstances that make them obsolete. Fighters today simply don%26#039;t believe that there is any logic to a fight other than %26quot;Ug, me hit hard, me tough!%26quot; We need to be careful not to take the %26quot;art%26quot; away from martial arts. Wing Chun%26#039;s centerline theory, Shaolin%26#039;s internal Chi power, and Wushu%26#039;s flowing motions are all Advanced Combat. These are techniques that, after having learned and long ago mastered the basics of attack and block, were created from an intimate knowledge of how the human body works and the process that fights go through. These are not techniques that any beginning fighter can just pick up and utilize, one must first build a foundation and then ascend to the higher skill level it takes to truly realize these techniques. It seems that most fighters today want to stay beginners and not truly gain any skill, only strength, speed, and stamina. We must strive to be artists of the battle field, not merely drones who do what the television tells us to do.

Happy Training.|||because wing chun and kung fu are FOR THE MOST PART unrealistic and have very little fighting application. it isn%26#039;t worth searching through thousands of kung fu/wing chun schools for the one that will teach you to strike effectively when the boxing club on the corner,(or anywhere) will do so just as well if not better and probably cheaper to. In addition many of the concepts and techinques in kung fu and wing chun even in those few good schools are not effective in any sort of fight(centerline anybody?)

and dont tell me any crap about techniques which are meant for the street which would be to dangerous for the ring, if you can train them in a realistic manner you wont be able to do them in a fight, and even if you could they aren%26#039;t the magic bullet everyone thinks they are. eye gouges for instance, look up Gerard Gordeau vs Yuki Nakai. nakai caught gordeau in a heel hook and gordeau tried to eye gouge his way out of the submission, Nakai held on and submitted gordeau even though gordeau managed to BLIND NAKAI IN THAT EYE. so yes eye gouges can do damage, unfortuneately for the gouger you don%26#039;t need to see to grapple and you will likely only piss the guy off. there is no garantee it will save you.|||Because MMA is the real thing.|||There are %26quot;kung fu%26quot; fighters aplenty in MMA but formal wing chun training practices are not conducive to success in competition though you might say that vague permutations of them made it into combat sports such as boxing. JKD isn%26#039;t even a martial art. It is a bunch of concepts thought up by Bruce Lee. He was very critical of wing chun in fact.

Everybody ends up with their own fighting style when it%26#039;s time to throw down.|||the rules of engagement limit the usefulness (if any to start with).

it would also be the same for special forces rambos. introduce rules that take away your styles specific techniques then you limit your ability to overcome the odds. if your key technique is to bite the balls out of the enemy, you cant use it in the fight so you then have nothing.

like a MMA guy playing chess, with chess only rules. unless he can play the game by its rules all his skill is worthless.|||Because mma incorporates moves from many martial arts, so in a way it is a martial art in itself. Jeet Kune Do is considered a martial art that also incorporates moves from many martial arts, but is meant to make sure you dont have that opponent around for a rematch. If you noticed, most of the fighters dont claim to have a main martial art like in the old days when everyone was one dimensional. Ill bet most fighters have at least one move they do that was taken from kung fu, jkd, or wing chun.|||San Soo has a great fighter with a good track record. Kyle Olsen is as he states strickly San Soo, he has done well in MMA.

Jimi H. Woo San Soo Southern Chinese Kung Fu Wu Shu Choy Li Fut.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/Picture_gall...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEiRJywCC...

Kyle is only one of many San Soo fighters and or folks that were wise enough to add it as well to their arsenal. Hope this answers your question, as Kung Fu is in the MMA and doing well.|||Everybody aint into Sports!

MMA has rules that u have to follow;In real combat:There Are NO Rules!

In the MMA the ONLY thing that%26#039;s preventing these guys from killing each other...is the Referee.|||some would say they%26#039;d get whooped because they dont train/spar realistically many things are techniques they learn in theory therefore they wouldnt know how to use it in a real fight since they lack practice, and also limit themselves by not learning ground fighting. you can look up when the gracies were trying to make a name for brazilian jiujitsu you would see them pretty easily submit or choke out kung fu, karate, kempo masters

others would say jeet kune do, wing chin etc....are self defense arts that arent bounded by rules by entering mma which has rules it would water their style down since they wouldnt be able to use some of their techniques:

just like historians say the spartans boycotted the olympics because they werent allowed to eye gouge etc...

in essence jeet kune do is mma just without rules

those are the main arguements people make for and against those styles|||Because JKD, Wing Chun, and every other kung fu form, except Sanshou, won%26#039;t work. Would common sense tell you that if kung fu was effective, it would be widely used? Kinda like natural selection, i.e. use and disuse.|||many mma fighters have trained in traditional martial arts like kung fu and karate. I think Forrest griffen used to do kung fu.

Is Kung Fu very good for self defense?

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Who does practise Kung Fu here?

Some say Kung Fu techniques are kind of fantasy(unrealistic).|||I%26#039;ve trained in various styles of Kung Fu (aka Wushu) since age 5, primarily the Southern Shaolin forms. The movies cram in the most fantastic strikes, but in reality, you use those types of strikes sparingly and only at the appropriate moments. Kung Fu is a good defense, it instructs on attacks, defense, counter-attacks, awareness and an attitude. But like any martial art techniques, your ability will depend on your instructor and your dedication to the art. Tai Chi is one style of Kung Fu that was developed solely for self-defense, consisting only of defense and counter-moves. It is said that if you master the techniques of Tai Chi, you will never lose a fight, although, you will never win one either. But Tai Chi is more popular these days as an exercise, and rarely will you find an instructor who teaches the fighting aspects of it.

So learn, practice, and spar. Sparring practice is very important in Kung Fu, even more so that other martial arts. Because Kung Fu techniques are complicated, sparring is the only way to learn the timing and reaction, so that it becomes essentially a reflex. Some people learn the forms without too much sparring practice and think they are Kung Fu experts, that is a big mistake. I saw a so-called %26quot;expert%26quot; start a fight with a fantastic flying spin kick. Looked great, but he didn%26#039;t defend and left himself exposed for a counter-attack. Ouch.

Kung Fu isn%26#039;t for everyone, you need time and dedication. If you want to quickly learn how to defend yourself, I would recommend another fighting technique, and then come back to Kung Fu when you have more time. It really is a lost art form. Only a few instructors still incorporate meditation into its practice.|||Kung Fu has come to mean Chinese martial arts for the most part, and there are hundreds of styles of Chinese martial arts (also known as wushu). In all these styles there are numerous adept masters who can show you how their art is a viable form of combat. However there are even more practitioners who don%26#039;t know how to effectively make use of their art. Does this mean that Kung Fu is ineffective? NO, NOT AT ALL.

It just means that (as has been said on this forum for thousands of times) the martial art does not make the fighter, the fighter makes the martial art. Kung fu has received such a bad rap because of over commercialization and instructors who are inadequately trained (or not at all). Find yourself a competent instructor with a verifiable lineage and you may be surprised as to how good kung fu can be for combat.|||%26lt;begin rant%26gt;Ok, it seems that many people that do not know Kung Fu can tell you all about it. Most people%26#039;s view of Kung Fu is one of third hand over-repeated junk. %26lt;end rant%26gt;

I practice Seven Star Preying Mantis Kung Fu, and have used it in real world self defense situation. I have also put my Kung Fu against other MA%26#039;s and prevailed.

Kung Fu, just like every other Martial Arts (if taught by a qualified instructor), can be used for self defense. Also, just like all the others, there is quite a few bad Kung Fu schools, teaching flash and dance rather than real Kung Fu.

Kung Fu has been around for longer than most other MA%26#039;s. This usually means that it has evolved more than the others. Also, the famous Okinawan Karate(s) started out as Kung Fu.

So to answer your question, Yes, Kung Fu is very good for self defense, provided you find a quality instructor. Yes, some KF techniques are outdated and unrealistic, but there are not many. Especially when there are literally thousands that are still very viable.|||Kung Fu is fantasy, whatever small good it ever did has been long erased over years of exploitation.

For purely self-defence try TaiKwanDo, Boxing or Judo. Although Judo isn%26#039;t very good if you think wrestling someone with a knife isn%26#039;t very smart.

Self defence courses that have elements of all three can be good but there are a lot of fakes.

Best bet is either a qualified TaiKwanDo teacher, or qualified Boxing coach.|||I feel like all the people who answer, then talk about how they%26#039;ve instructed for 20 years aren%26#039;t being completely honest. One who is skilled allows his or her ideas to show that he or she is knowledgeable.

Kung Fu, like all martial arts, if practiced often, is good to survive an attack. It is generally an offensive martial art and teaches aggression and attacking.

In self-defense, you never want to go on the initiative and attack someone else, you want to merely survive the encounter. The best %26#039;martial art%26#039; would be anything that you can use to create space and avoid/evade conflict. A good pair of shoes is a good tool.

The BEST thing to do is simply be aware of what%26#039;s happening around you. Stay away from potentially dangerous situations and try to diffuse any violent confrontation. If all of that doesn%26#039;t work, kung fu is a good way to resolve the problem, but it takes years of practice and training and dedication to become proficient.|||To be good at defending yourself, you need two things:

1. A great master/sifu who is a great fighter/trainer.

2. You. Ability to consistently put in the hard work. 2- 4 hours per day.

A great master is hard to find these days. Every master say he is good, but unless he has been put to the test, talk is cheap. Also, lots of the martial art moves looks good, but ineffective.

But if you found a great kung fu master, my god, they are so dangerous, their skill level would be incredible. Iron shirt, Iron claws, iron head and body, plus internal chi, one inch explosive power, pressure points, stick hands, circular defends, hard and soft.

Discipline yourself is not easy. You have to love martial arts and love fighting in order to endure the hard work of training.

good luck.|||wushu the modern style of kung fu/ stuff u see in films is a bit unrealistic, like butterfly kick, if you actually hit anyone with that you will do a face plant.

shaolin kung fu was created by monks for self defence.

I have had to us kung fu a few times for self defence and it has never let me down, it is also good for offence as well as when i have had a few people attacking me at once i defended and then went on the offence and it works there to

someone put that being a heavy weight means you cant do kung fu, thats crap, im a big guy height and weight, and i have just pass the exam to become a sifu, if you train hard and you are committed to something you will be able to do it.|||Kung Fu is quite wonderful thing for defense when something is happen with u in aleart time. Anyway, it doesn%26#039;t mean it gonna help u solve the problem all the time cause the limit of amount of the enemy.

In my opinion I think if u really wanna practise Kung Fu. go fo it for exercise is better than for hit someone.|||wing chun kung fu is excellent for street level self defence, some others are more suited for competition or body health and flexibilty such as the shaolin styles...bruce lee only did 5 years of wing chun and hardly covered anything in the syllabus and look where he got!!! but was also an incredibley devoted athlete too...which is not needed for wing chun generally|||Mr Big is actually correct. Kung Fu moves are more offensive than defensive. It%26#039;s defense is basically overwhelming opponent with offense so they can%26#039;t fight back. Ironic thing is, the concept of Kung Fu is for training and healthy exercising rather than for fighting.|||Hi Yoly,

I apologize, as I know very little about kung fu. What I do know about is using self defense items to protect myself. http://www.protectusfromevil.com I did not have the time to learn a martial art as I needed protection quickly in my situation.|||HELLO

I AM A HEAVY WEIGHT SO KUNG FU WAS UNSUITABLE FOR ME AS THEY JUMP AND LEAP AROUND ALOT SO I DID SHOTOKAN WHERE THEY KEEP ONE FOOT ON THE GROUND

IF YOU GO TO OPEN COMPETITIONS YOU MAY SEE THE DIFFERENT STYLES, ESPECIALLY THE KATA OR SET MOVES WHICH ARE DONE BY ONES ELF AT ALL LEVELS TO COMPETITION LEVEL. IF YOU GET GOOD ENOUGH TO FIGHT IN OPEN COMPETITION YOU MAY END ANY STYLE THERE|||It all depends on the time you put in to it. Studying martial arts will improve your reaction time, give you more confidence, and increase your strength. The only thing is you have to practice every day and throughout the day to get to be good enough.|||i would only train in kung fu if i could go to a shoalin temple. however the most realistic and effective martail art is Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu|||It depends more on your skill than style. But I think Kung Fu is primarily offense.

Is Kung Fu a good supplement for Karate?

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Have been doing karate for almost a year, and thinking of taking up kung fu (nam pai chuan shaolin) as well.|||Yes and No. first its not a supplement, its the roots for karate from Okinawa that came from mainland china.

so yes both arts work great together. You can have a better balance of yin and yang this way. You can learn both linear style and circular style which many cannot do both restricting them.

I am a Shotokan person mainly. I did kenpo and Hung Gar as well for Circular.

Good Luck.|||yes it will give teach you to choose non violence instead|||Hi there

I would have to say yes and no. It will supplement your karate but not at the level you are at. Spend a good few years learning one art before moving onto another. You will gain more respect that way and have a good foundation on which to make a comparison and learn from. I know that MMA is all the range but most of the best fighters who compete have good foundations in one art and knowledge of another.

Best wishes

idai|||I would say so, they are likely to compliment one another.

All Martial Arts have their advantages and disadvantages. By practising two very different ones you should be able to improve your understanding of both, and see where they are helping and complimenting each other.

As you grow more experienced in Martial Arts you will tend to see the similarities in all the arts rather than differences. I find it amazing that arts that have developed in many countries all over the world, and appear at first glance to be so different, are actually so alike in their principles if not in the way they are practised.|||Try it.|||American Karate comes from Chinese Kung Fu. So if that tells you anything.|||It will add grasping and grabbing techs leading up to take downs other than your currentlty doing. Karate focusing more on the strikes, where as Chin Na and such will add Grasping and Joint Manipulation as well. Alot of the focus of Karate is Linear, Kung Fu circular.|||It depends on the style from the fact it has shoalin in the name i would presume it would help you alot with your felexabilty and forms/kata there is a guy that does kung fu in my karate school/dojo and he is really good with kata and it helped him alot

PERSONALLY i cross train in boxing because i have always found karate to have poor fitness training (compared to boxing) also karate sparring is just lame to me if you dont actually hit someone then you arent even sparring your shadow boxing but hey thats my personal opinion i also cross train in freestyle karate to mix it up a little do different things fight different people from different styles etc|||All martial arts are great, but it may be just your body and mind are more suited to karate. Kung fu is excellent though, and well worth practising. Take the time to find a good club with a good instructor, and you%26#039;re away! Good luck.|||after a year of karate you need to look at something that teaches you more than just fighting, try wu shu kwan its a form of kick boxing, but also teaches you disipline, and how to control your body so you can control your movements with the flow of your body, i did it for years, it teaches you how to really do some serious damage but also how to respect.|||Sorry to go against the flow but I would say no, to will it supplement your karate. Learn your karate first before looking for other martial arts. IAfter a year at karate you are still essentially a beginner. If you don%26#039;t accept that then perhaps karate isn%26#039;t right for you|||As a Karateka you will know by now that your style focuses primarily on straight-line (linear) attacks. Short, simple, and to the point.

Shaolin, however, is very circular and, I believe, much more fluid than Karate (regardless of a specific style). This is true for many of the Chinese systems, particularly from the northern provinces.

I think any Chinese system would be an excellent supplement for your Karate training because it will make you a more rounded practitioner. x|||Yeah. Kung Fu will expand your knowledge of Chin Na.|||I have learned both, and I%26#039;ve noticed that they do compliment each other well, especially in my fighting style. I think any pairing or combination of martial arts styles will work well together, because you will naturally adapt, and adopt all the qualities of each that work best for you.|||I thought Kung Fu was a type of noodle meal at the local chinese! lol

What kung fu system is most effective in a fight?any quickest to learn?

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have seen hung gar san shou and wing chun, are there any others? taken different martial arts long time ago. from karate to kung fu. was thinking about training mixed martial cage fighting. any knowledge appreciate|||Having taught Wing Chun in my youth i have to favour that....

None can be learnt as you said quickly....

My opinion is learn some good handwork and defense,ie boxing and some grappling from Muay Thai with knee and elbow use and the cruncher is BJJ for all your groundwork,submissions and pounding...cover them adequately and we shall look for you in the UFC....good luck.|||Well i went from Taekwondo to Wing Chun and love it. It%26#039;s a well structured martial art with plenty to offer. Bruce Lee thought very highly of it if thats any help.|||Sanda/Sanshou has been proven to be effective in fights and it shouldn%26#039;t take too long to master it because you don%26#039;t have to learn forms or anything. It should also help you in your MMA training since it teaches both striking and takedowns but of course you still need to train in ground fighting.

Would it be stupid to wait until Im older to learn karate of kung-fu?

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Im 13,going into 8th grade.I want to have some kind of martial arts kinda background but I want to leanr it once im out on my own and older.Is that dumb to wait cuz most ppl learn while there kids.|||Absolutely NOT!

MOF: You will probably learn in much more depth if you wait!

Get into a %26quot;kids class%26quot; and you will probably only learn the moves. (It%26#039;s pretty much just a game in kids classes.)

Start a class when you are a bit older and you will probably have an opportunity to learn the philosophy and mindset as well.|||I really can%26#039;t add much that hasn%26#039;t already been said, because i started when I was 21, but I wish I had started when I was your age.

FOR mj- How many ninjitsu schools that are any good do you know. Karate teaches you and helps you learn about yourself and the world around you, any style with a good teacher does. you are the type of person that does not need to be answering questions on here about martial arts, because it is obvious you know nothing about it.|||Start now and perfect it as you get older. Martial Arts are not something that you can perfect in a year or two. My son is 12 and has been studying Tae Kwon Do for three years. He has another 6 months to one year before he gets to Black Belt. From there each black belt level is another 2 years each (to seventh Dan).|||not stupid, but if you really want to learn, the sooner the better. As you get older your body does not heal as fast and muscles do not stretch as easy. I%26#039;ve been doing wushu for 12 years now and started when I was 12, it was a lot easier for me to get good than people who started when they were 20..although it doesnt mean its impossible.|||it is not stupid...but it is MORE stupid.

its never too late to learn...sometimes kids have other things on their mind...other things to worry about.

sometimes martial arts can improve your grades in school, self esteem, confidence...self defense...etc.

the earlier you start, the better. but no...it isnt stupid to wait.

its never too late.

my recommendation?.....start right away, find a good school, with a good teacher that suits your goals...and have fun!|||i%26#039;d say get into it now start with karate but move onto ninjitsu or jujitsu this stuff is crazy it%26#039;s intense and it%26#039;s amazing what you can learn not just about defense but about yourself and the world around you it%26#039;ll help you through a lot of things i can%26#039;t explain it but if you get into it you%26#039;ll know|||There is an old saying that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Kudo%26#039;s to you if you know that you%26#039;re not ready yet.|||why wait start now you can alwalys continue learning thats the best part about it...never can know everything...|||It is wise to wait until you are very serious. If it is now than do it now.

Who would win a fight to the death between a karate guy, a kung fu guy and ninja warrior on steroids.?

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Their choice of one weapon only. The prize is a whole bag of unshelled peanuts.|||ninja, but they eat edamame, not peanuts.|||The guy who has the sense to choose his weapon as a gun..|||ninja warrior on steroids lmao :)*|||I%26#039;m also going to have to say Chuck Norris. But he wouldn%26#039;t do it for the peanuts. He%26#039;d be doing it because he (by definition) kicks butt.|||The woman on pmt EVERY time !!!! no contest|||I can%26#039;t take this question seriously.|||go die in a hole|||Kun Fu and Ninja specialize in weapons, but since the Ninja guy is on steroids, he would win.|||Definitly the Ninja. Karate is self defense, and you can%26#039;t defend yourself when you dont hear anyone coming! Kung Fu involves too much screaming and Ninja%26#039;s are just way cooler. I mean, the Ninja Parade came through my town last week, and once again, nobody even noticed... untill they were already gone.|||Chuck Norris!

How can I find martial arts centers in Jeddah? (Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi)?

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I didn%26#039;t find much withdoing a google search.

Are there any? How popular are martial arts schools in Saudi Arabia?|||lots of martial arts in saudi, mostly japanese and korean, not that much kung fu or tai chi.

you%26#039;ll find karate, judo, aikido, taek won do, hap kido and there are many dojos, chains or independents, and sometimes asking around in gyms would work things out.|||you should ask in the streets , not in google .

find a gym and ask there ( gyms are more papular so if u asked about one , u will find it easier and then ask the gym about the martial arts centers )

What are some of the things you have to do when starting Kung Fu?

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I just started Shaolin Kung Fu. Should I stop lifting weights? I fear I might be a bit too slow if I continue.|||It depends what what you are trying to accomplish. Nowadays, most schools are tailored to the public to increase revenue. So whereas previously practionioners would already have to be in excellent physical conditions this is no longer a necessity. So for the first question, you probably won%26#039;t have to do anything besides listen and learn.

For the second question: In Kung Fu, or all martial arts in general, speed is perhaps the most important aspect. Most serious fighters experiment with different body weights to find the one which suits them best. As long as you are not EXTREMELY muscular in which your body becomes a burden, continue lifiting weights if you desire. Most students lift weights on the side as well.|||there are alot of things you can do to prepare for shaolin kung fu. The weight lifting is fine but i%26#039;d lower the weight and start over again. You%26#039;re going to be using you%26#039;re muscles in an entirely new way and if you start at a rediculous wight while praciticing stances, forms, conditioning excersizes, etc. you can seriously hurt yourself.

Shaolin is fast, strong, and flexible martial art. start split training, stretching excersizes, horse stance (if you don%26#039;t know what that is, you will, trust me on it). muscle tone will come from your stances.

|||It really depends on you and the school you are going to. Some do a lot of isometric and plyometric strength training exercises and weight lifting may or may not be needed in addition to that, others do practically nothing but forms. It really depends on you and what you want to gain from both lifting and martial arts. I will say that for a while when I was doing full contact tournaments I was doing quite a bit of weight training and did feel like it slowed me down and hindered my range of motion. We are all different though, so it may not slow you down.

I%26#039;d give the classes some time and maybe cut back on the lifting to see how the classes go. If you don%26#039;t feel like you are getting enough strength training in then by all means pick the weights back up. Be sure to stretch well and often and you will definitely suffer less in speed and range of motion loss.

Good luck!!!

What is the difference between Karate, Tae-Kwan do, Kung-fu, Dojo, etc?

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What is the difference between these martial art forms?

What is the most respected form?

THANKS!!|||The difference is the styles and where they are mainly based.

Karate is a fixed and hard style Japan

Tae-Kwan Do is mainly kicking , flexible and hard style Korea

Kung-fu uses both hard and soft styles and there is a wide variety of kung-fu.eg. Tiger, Eagle, Drunken,... and there are the weapons too. China

They are all respected in their own right.|||I would have to write a book to tell you the difference between all those styles...but in brief:

Karate is a Japanese muscle memory-based fighting style which emphasizes strikes. Tends to be very traditional.

Tae-Kwan do is a Korean martial art/sport that is better known as a sport than a fighting style, generally. It emphasizes flashy high kicks and free sparring.

Kung-fu is a Chinese martial art which may well be the great-grandaddy of Karate and Tae-Kwan Do. It also emphasizes strikes. Within Kung-fu there are hard and soft styles...the hard styles (like wing-chun, see bruce lee) emphasize meeting force with greater force and agression with equal or greater aggression. The soft styles (like tai-chi) redirect attacker%26#039;s energy in alternative directions to neutralize the conflict.

And Dojo is Japanese for %26quot;school.%26quot;

It doesn%26#039;t matter which the most respected form is. It does matter which style meets your needs. Learn more about the styles personally from a live teacher. Then decide which style you respect more.|||1. Karate is a general name for any Japanese based striking martial art. As said below, there are many styles, including Okinawan and Shotokan.

2: TKD is a Korean martial art that%26#039;s based off of Shotokan Karate and an older Korean art named Taekyon. There are two forms of TKD. ITF (International Taekwondo Federation) and WTF (World Taekwondo Federation). The WTF style tends to be more sports based and impractical for street fighting while the ITF style is more self-defense based.

3. Kung fu literally means %26quot;hard work%26quot; in Chinese, but the actual context of the word means any Chinese art. There are many forms of Kung Fu, such as Ving Tsun (Wing Chung) and various animal styles of Kung Fu.

4. Dojo isn%26#039;t a style, but a place where you practice Karate, Judo, Aikido or any other Japanese martial art. The Korean name for a dojo is a %26quot;dojang%26quot; and the Chinese name for it is a %26quot;Kwan%26quot;.

And the arts aren%26#039;t respected, it%26#039;s the person practicing those arts. You can have a great TKD fighter (If he%26#039;s great, you can tell he%26#039;s either in the ITF or he%26#039;s been crosstraining. Sorry WTF folks), a great Karate fighter or a great Kung Fu fighter. Or you can have all of those artists be poor.

It%26#039;s all up to the artist, not to the art. Unless you%26#039;re in WTF, then you can just grab their leg when they kick you.

%26gt;:D

And BTW, I%26#039;m in WTF and I crosstrain. WTF TKD doesn%26#039;t work unless you crosstrain. Sorry.|||Karate is the term used for most Asian empty-hand fighting systems. Japanese and Okinawan Karate came from Chinese Shaolin Temple Boxing. Shaolin Temple Boxing is the ancestor of almost every style of Chinese Kung Fu. Taekwondo (The foot-fist way) is a Korean style of karate that was heavily influenced by Japanese karate since the Japanese occupied Korea for a long period of time. The level of respect one has for an art is dependent on the individual.|||First understand that karate and kung fu are generic terms that cover many different styles under them

For instance karate can generally be broken down into three main branches:

the original Okinawin styles, which contrary to what the fountian of mis-information ksnake says, did not come from Sholin chinese boxing, although it was influenced and has techniques from different kung fu styles. I wish he would not answer stuff he really doesn%26#039;t know about.

Okinawin karate was developed from indiginous fighting methods, mixed with various kung fu techniques that were taught to the Okinawins by chinese diplomats, sailors, and merchants. Contrary to what most people think, Okinawin karate is far more then punching and kicking. It contains many locks, throws, chokes, elbows, knees, and clinch fighting techniques, although a surface examination wiill no reveal them. Okinawin karate is generally not flashy and is very self defense oriented.

Japanese karate was developed from okinawin karate, and is generally a watered down form that is intended more for sport, although can still serve well for self defense. most Jaopanese styles have far deeper longer stances then the more upright mobile stances of Okinawin karate.

the 3rd branch is the hycred styles, that run the gammit form excellent to p*** poor.

Kung fu has even more styles then karate, and to describe all of the differences would take whole books. I think maybe you should do some research on your own.|||I prefer Tae-Kwon-Do because it is around 70-80% feet and less arms because using feet establishes distance between the fighter and is therefore safer. Dojo is the place where you work out (also dojang). Karate is more arms than Tae-Kwon-Do is. No clue about kungfu, sorry. Tae-Kwon-Do gives me confidence, makes friends, loses weight, and stays safe. Hope I helped!|||Dojo means school. Karate is a general word covering different kinds of martial arts, like the word dog covers different breeds. I don%26#039;t know much about Tae-Kwon do or Kung-fu, but I take Shotokan karate and it%26#039;s helped keep me in shape, gave me more confidence, and I can take on just about anyone now. =)|||The difference, in the systems anyway, is where they are taught and what the language is. There are only so many ways to skin a cat. You will find many techniques the same from system to system. The main difference is where they are from.|||I%26#039;m not sure about the differences between the martial arts, but a Dojo is the place where you learn it. It%26#039;s not an art form.|||karate is not a general term..though it is used that way alot.

karate is a japanese word that today means empty (kara) hand (te) ...originally it was divised in the ryukyu islands, the largest of which is okinawa. around 1922 it was introduced to japan, but the version taught was %26quot;kids karate%26quot; with alot of the more dangerous aspects left out. (long story)

okinawan karate is well rounded, teaching kata, kicks, punches, knees, elbows, joint locks, throws, and pressure points.

japanese karate however simply focuses on kata (with no break down often times) and the striking and kicking aspects of karate.

taekwondo is basically the korean version of japanese karate. it is based on shotokan karate (the style introduced from okinawa to japan)...though it quickly evolved into a unique art with the changing of the kata (forms) and addition of korean kicking techniques from the art of tae kyun.

before it was named taekwondo, it had various names, such as tang soo do(which is still used today) and...tang soo do is literally the korean pronunciation of the original meaning of karate do. kara originally meant %26quot;china%26quot; ..te %26quot;hand%26quot;.

much later it was changed to mean kara (empty) te (hand)

tang soo do is the literal korean translation of karate do. tang (china...referring to the tang dynasty) soo (hand) do (way)

so originally taekwondo, soo bahk do, tang so do...were literally koreas version of japanese karate.

kung fu isnt even technically a martial art. they are more properly called wushu (martial arts) or chuan fa/quan fa (fist law...pronounced kempo in japanese) ...kung fu translates roughly as %26quot;great skill learned over time with much effort%26quot; ...but it generally refers to martial arts of chinese origin (which was what the jap. word kempo was originally used for as well)...kung fu has many styles, as does karate and most other arts. ..it is quite similar in method to okinawan karate (karate comes indirectly from kung fu) though people say it tends to be more circular...kung fu styles range as far as your mind will allow.

dojo...is a japanese word, but it doesnt mean school. thats what it means...rather i should say thats not what it translates as...it translates as %26quot;way place%26quot; ..or %26quot;place to study the way%26quot;

they are all respected in their environment. they are all good for certain things.

it depends on what you want out of your training.

Is there any kung fu/martial art game(s) for the PSP?

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I%26#039;m wanting to get a game that includes any martial art or kung fu styles for PSP.

Anyone? Thanks again|||yep, they have tekken and street fighter

How much could i trade in Kung-fu pand and Lego indiana jones game?

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it came with my 360 and dont plan on playing it at all.|||Not much since those 2 games are free.|||You could probably trade them in for about $100, which is $50 a piece. Of course, if you get the right buyer, it could go as high as $500!

Haha, just kidding. You%26#039;ll get a couple of dollars if you%26#039;re lucky, but that%26#039;s pretty much it.

What's the difference between Judo, Karate, and Kung Fu?

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Try looking them up on youtube.

Karate (Empty Hand) is a japanese martial art originating from Okinawa. It is defensive and includes kata, punching, blocking, kicking, etc.

Judo (Gentle way), is from Japan and originated from Japanese jujitsu. Today, it is practiced as a sport, much like Kendo is practiced as the sport of swordfighting, judo focuses on the throwing/grappling aspects of japanese jujitsu. It can be used in self defense, and is considered a martial art.

Kung Fu is of Chinese origin. Don%26#039;t know too many specifics about it, except that it includes kata and uses many animal forms, as well as weapons. But I reckon it depends on the school.|||First let me say that Karate is not from Japan...... It is true that there are styles from Japan, but Karate came from Okinawa. It was introduce to Japan in the early 1900%26#039;s. There are many different styles of karate in Okinawa and Japan. They vary in emphasis, but all have strikes, punches and kicking techniques. Judo is from Japan an is only a little more than 100 years old. It was created by Dr. Kano from jujitsu. Jujitsu is self-defense that uses throws, joint locks, chokes and some strikes. Judo was created as a sport. Basically the main difference in judo and jujitsu is that Dr. Kano left out some of the more dangerous techniques to create a sport. However Judo can still be dangerous. Kung-Fu in a generic term for many styles of Chinese martial arts. It is estimated that there are between 300 and 400 different types/styles of Kung-Fu in China. It uses strikes, kicks, throws and joint locks. Some styles also incorporate weapons into the training. It would take several large books to explain in greater detail but this is basically what you asked.

Hope this helps!|||Martial Arts has many different styles and these are just a few of them. Judo is all about close combat and grappling(wrestling) to submit the opponent of it could be used for self-defence.Karate litterally means empty hand in Japanese, it originated from Japan and there are many style of Karate, for example I study Go Ju Kai, there are hundreds of types and we study kata, self defence, Sparring, Bunkai, and others. Kung Fu originates from china and is all about how to react quickly. This was originally created to protect yourself from samauri%26#039;s with practically anything|||Judo originated in Korea, and is mostly based on throws, using your opponents own body weight and momentum against them.

Karate is more of a striking, attacking martial art which originated from Japan. Karate is often meshed in with Tae Kwon-Do (from Korea, like Judo and Hapkido), simply cuz Americans know the term karate better than Tae Kwon-Do. Most american %26quot;karate%26quot; schools actually teach t.k.d.; cuz it%26#039;s more defensive (and thus more real-world applicable) than traditional karate.

Kung Fu originated in China, and is much more of a show art than a fighting art. Don%26#039;t get me wrong- of course there are many useful and even lethal techniques in kung-fu; but there%26#039;s also alot of wasted movement. It looks really awesome to see kung-fu masters doing all the flip-kick, crouching tiger, circus-type moves; but in reality- they have little or no practical application. That%26#039;s why the great Bruce Lee took everything that was useful from kung-fu, eliminated everything wasteful, and created Jeet Kun-Do. Unfortunately- due to Lee%26#039;s untimely death, there still aren%26#039;t many Jeet Kun-Do instructors and/or schools around, so it%26#039;s still not considered a %26quot;major%26quot; martial art, and prob. never will be. I def. wouldn%26#039;t advise challenging someone who knows Jeet Kun-Do; cuz that means they were more or less trained by (prob someone trained by) Bruce lee himself. So if there is a superior martial art, I%26#039;d have to say Jeet Kun-Do; though it will prob. never reach the popularity of karate and t.k.d... hope that answers your question.|||judo is mostly throws, karate is self-defense, and kung fu is based on the reactions|||Mainly they r just in different parts of the world.|||i%26#039;m insulted

Which movie did you think was better? Walle or Kung Fu Panda?

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Which movie did you think was better? Walle or Kung Fu Panda? Only answers these questions if you actually SAW the movie!|||Walle|||I think Wall-E had a better story line. The movie was based on humans destroying Earth, and how we can save it.

Kung Fu Panda was just about a lazy Panda that wanted to prove to everyone that he could do Kung Fu. I think Wall-E%26#039;s storyline was much better, and it says so much more about the world today, rather than a lazy panda.

Plus Wall-E was so cute!! I just bought the movie.|||Wall-e.

It actually has a message.

They show how this society is going to end up if we don%26#039;t stop being lazy, and start taking care of our planet.|||Kung Fu Panda was more funny and had a better story

Wall-E was good, but I would prefer Kung Fu panda

yes, I have seen both|||I loved both movies! Walle was cute, but Kung-fu Panda was really hilarious.|||Wall-E had a better over all message. Kung Fu Panda had moments and a good message but alot of action|||EEEEEE-va--ahh

loved Wall-e!|||Sorry i havnt seen wall.e yet but i dont really want to-i think hes cute tho BUT

I have just seen jung fu panda tonight and thought it was really good and funny hahha|||I wanted to see both of them but my father said those movies were for little kids. :(|||Kung Fu Panda. :) :) It was awesome

Walle was so weird lol but still cute.|||Both were equally good. Like Mozart %26amp; Beethoveen.|||Kung fu Panda

|||Wall-e|||WALL-E|||Wall EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE|||Wall-E!

That movie always puts me in a better mood, it%26#039;s so cute. |||kung fu panda!!!|||I luved both of them but i liked wall-e a little better :)|||Wall-E defo!

love it|||I haven%26#039;t seen either one.

Kung Fu Panda:Secret Ingredient Soup Recipe ?

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Does anyone know how to make the this soup?|||I take it that your wondering what the secret ingredient in the soup recipe is, there is no secret ingredient|||If we knew, it wouldn%26#039;t be a secret. Sorry.

What weapons are used in kung fu?

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Ok bruce lee is famous for his nunchaku and I%26#039;ve also heard of people using butterfly blades and three section staffs but can someone tell me what other weapons are used?|||The weapons used by kung fu masters are used to fight at a distance as well as at close range. Eighteen Arms is the term used to describe kung fu weaponry. Saber, spear, sword, halberd, axe, battle axe, hook, fork, whip, mace, hammer, talon, trident-halberd, cudgel, long-handled spear, short cudgel, stick and meteor hammer are the eighteen weapons. Some of these weapons are overt, whereas others are covert in nature. Some of them can be used with soft styles, while others can be used in the hard styles. The usage of the Eighteen Arms made kung fu more proficient.

The cudgels, swords, sabers, spears are the basic weapons. Cudgels, which are mostly made of wood or metal, are known as the father of all kung fu weapons. This weapon is simple, but turns out to be lethal when used properly.

The sword is the basic weapon used for rigorous training. Hitting, piercing, pointing, lifting, jumping, leaping, hanging, chopping, floating, poking, sweeping, wrestling, blocking and wiping are the techniques in which kung fu masters gain expertise. A good swordsman required to not only be skillful in technique, but also agile in his body movements.

The saber, the marshal of all weapons, is a broad, curved sword. Saber users need constant practice and rigorous training, as stability of the saber and body is necessary. A saber user must consider the saber the part of his body. A saber is useful not only in attack but also in defense.

The spear is the major military weapon from ancient times, as it can be used in close as well as distance fights. A spearman needs to be agile, flexible, quick and steady.

But the greatest weapon of the kung fu master is his mind. The kung fu master needs to remain calm and use his skill properly. The mind plays an important role in such a scenario.

Kung Fu provides detailed information on Kung Fu, Kung Fu Styles, Kung Fu Weapons, Kung Fu Uniforms and more. Kung Fu is affiliated with Martial Art Equipment.

|||Neither Nunchaku nor Butterfly Knives are Chinese weapons.

There are far too many to name. You need to do an exhaustive research for yourself.

If none of the people who answered knew enough to tell you about the nunchaku and butterfly knife, what makes you think their answers are accurate?|||Okinawan kobud艒 (Okinawan martial arts) use different types of weapons. The Bo (six foot staff), the Sai (three pronged short sword), the Tonfa (similar to the police nightstick), Nunchaku, Kama (half circle blade fitted onto a wooden handle), and there are other weapons has well.|||The Tripole, The Bo staff, The long axe and short axe, The butterfly sword.

But I think the most important and potentially deadly weapons in the art of Kung Fu is the mind, the spirit, and the open hand.|||never did kung fu so could not help you|||try chuck norris%26#039;s boots|||sword, stick and rope

Difference between kung fu and tae kwon do?

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I am lookin 2 start martial arts...i wanna do the fun stuf like wut is on tv with the flips and cool stuff. Wuts the difference btween these?|||Kung Fu is the Chinese version of martial arts.

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean version.

There are some styles in kung fu that have the flips as part of there curriculum. This may be what you are interested in. Also, you may want to check out (XMA) Extreme martial Arts. They have all of the things you see on TV.

It wouldn%26#039;t be my personal choice but it is fun and exciting to watch. You can find some videos on xma on youtube.

Have fun and good luck.|||the style that has the school you are most interested in, and are more likely to apply yourself and stick to it.... there are many basic fundemental differences between the two styles, but for someone starting out.. just go to the school you like the most.. and get started... good luck|||Kung fu refers to many styles of Chinese martial arts some being more kicking oriented with less punches others being more punch oriented, if your looking for one that is geared towards flipping and cool things modern Wushu would fit along with other Northern Chinese Arts

TaeKwonDo is a Korean style of martial arts that is 70% kicking 30% punching, TKD (depending on the school) will be more sports or self-defense oriented the sports ones overemphasis on kicking to the head in a street fight. and the self-defense schools will teach hitting to the head, solar plexus, groin, shins, throat, and shoulders.

really either art will be good for what you want and i suggest taking both if you can|||Kung Fu is Chinese and is a more aggressive style. Tae Kwon Do is Korean and more about control and self-defense. I recommend Kung Fu. I%26#039;ve taken lessons in both and in my opinion, Kung Fu is better.|||Kung Fu is Chinese. Taekwondo is Korean. I prefer Kung Fu because of the low kicks that are more practical in a street fight. The %26#039;sticking hands%26#039; in Kung Fu are also an effective way to defend yourself. Taekwondo relies a lot more on kicks than Kung Fu, and it has fewer hand techniques than Kung Fu.|||Kung-Fu is a good Martial art. I personally have studied Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwan Do. Dont say Tae kwan do is impractical in a street fight. As my instructor said, %26quot;If you can kick fast to an opponents head, you can kick even faster to the knee. And tae kwan do is more then just kicks. Im nearly an orange-black (level just above orange and before green) and thus far i have learned several hand attacks. Punches, grabs, and grappling. The Martial Art is only as good as the school and most importantly as good as the instructor.

Dont ever let anyone tell you one martial art is better then another. I mean if jet li and bruce lee were to fight, who would win? It wouldnt be solved by the martial art but by the skill and determination of the contestant. Thats why we have MMA fights such as the UFC. But anywho back on topic. As to what to study, thats up to you. I prefer Tae Kwan Do with Kenpo Karate as a close second. Infact i switch between the two every 3 months (the standard time for a belt advancement). Thats my opinion and the rest is up to you. Just remember which ever you choose, dont take it lightly. If your just in this to fight, dont bother. be a ninja. And yes, Ninja are real, i should know.|||Tae Kwon Do is a %26quot;hard style%26quot; or %26quot;external%26quot;. It is linear, meaning, mostly straight lines of movement. It has a lot of high, flashy kicks and jumping kicks that look pretty cool. It is also a practical self defense method. It is is an official Olympic sport and some TKD practitioners train exclusively in this version of the art. TKD is also a practical self defense system that is utilized by the Korean military and secret police. It is often taught in conjunction with another Korean martial art called Hapkido, which uses small joint (wrist, fingers, ankles) manipulation and submission tactics. There are also different types of TKD, such as Moo Du Kwan or Han Mu Kwan. One of the unique things about TKD is that they have a global governing body that unifies all of the forms (Poomse or Kata) and standards required for promotion. So let%26#039;s say you are a blue belt or %26quot;5th Geup%26quot; in Korea, you are learning the exact same form as a blue belt in California, or Europe, or anywhere else in the world. TKD is also unique in that it%26#039;s ratio of kicking techniqes to hand techniqes is about 80% kicking to 20% hand techniques.

Kung Fu is usually %26quot;soft%26quot; or %26quot;internal%26quot;. There are literally hundreds of styles of Kung Fu. To look cool, or look flashy, you want to find %26quot;Wushu%26quot; style. If you can%26#039;t find that, focus on %26quot;Northern Styles%26quot; instead of %26quot;Southern Styles%26quot;. Kung Fu is also circular and flowing, opposed to the linear rigidness of most TKD or Karate.

TKD is going to be more available in most places. Good Kung Fu is hard to find unless you live in a large metropolis.

Either one is fun, I love them both.

James|||Bruce Lee did Kung Fu. And Taekwondo is the best. Look up Kung Fu online. And than Taekwondo.|||Tkd is just kicks. Kung fu is more than kicks. In my opition bjj is alot better than both|||Kung Fu (nowadays) refers to Chinese Martial Arts, so there are MANY styles of Kung Fu. Bruce Lee studied Wing Chun Kung Fu and created his own fighting concepts (style of no style) called Jeet Kune Do. Kung Fu was the originator for many MA including Tae Kwon Do. Kung Fu (IMO) is more fluid and efficient than most. Tae Kwon Do is a, martial art that originated in Korea, i believe. Tae Kwon Do heavily emphasizes kicks about %80 kicks and %20 punches. Many TKD dojos tend to be McDojos, a dojo that does not teach the full aspect in the art and have many 7 year old black belts.

If you are looking for a style that teaches you flashy flips and techniques then try Wushu. watch this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QVDPoyVuZZg

What is the difference between shaolin kung fu and kung fu wushu ?

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what would you think is the best ?|||You first have to know that these terms Wushu (Martial Arts, or Martial Way), and Kung Fu (Hard Work), are utilized today as meaning Martial Arts.

As jjbeard92 stated todays Wushu was created in the 50s-60s, and the Shaolin Styles of Kung Fu originated centuries ago.

Today Wushu is a Chinese National Sport, with competiion around the World.

There are many styles of Shaolin Kung Fu that are practiced and taught in just about every country today.

lr

http://www.pacificwingchunassociation.co...|||Wushu means %26#039;martial art%26#039;. Today, people associate it with the accrobatic style with high jumps and low stances. Wushu was the more accepted term for martial art than Kung Fu (which means skill). Kung Fu could be applied to any craft. A chef could be said to have good Kung Fu.

In this regard, Wushu is similar to Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee didn%26#039;t want to give a name to the principles he had developed because by giving it a name, it then had boundaries. In other words, once he named it JKD, then only people that learned from him or any of his certified instructors actually learned JKD. The truth is that if you read his books, you will see that ALL mma is JKD. It%26#039;s using what works and abandoning what doesn%26#039;t. Wushu used to refer to any martial art, but now it has been tied to a specific style and therefore has artificial boundaries.

Shaolin Kung Fu refers to the practice of the Shaolin Monks. Kung Fu refers to their practices as a whole (meditation, excersize, fighting, etc). If you only study the fighting style of the Shaolin Monks, this is Shaolin Wushu.

Aren%26#039;t you glad you asked?|||Good job %26quot;kungfufig%26quot;.

But anyway, Shaolin Kung Fu DID NOT necessarily originate over 2000 years ago. As the historical story says, Boddhisharma(name is spelled incorrect), one of the legendary Buddha%26#039;s, traveled from India to the Shaolin temple in China and believed that the Shaolin monks practicing there were not as strong as he believed they could be. So basically what he did is he introduced a training regimine, both physically and mentally, that would be referred to as %26quot;Shaolin Kung Fu%26quot;. This event happened around 520 A.D.

%26quot;Wushu%26quot; is just a term, among many others, that basically means %26quot;kung fu%26quot;. If you want extensive information from a REAL expert on Shaolin Kung Fu, you can get the book called %26quot;The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu%26quot; from a bookstore or a library. It was written by Wong Kiew Kit.|||Shaolin Kung Fu dates back over 2000 years. It was honed and perfected by generations of monks. It is still very useful today.

Wushu was invented in the 1950%26#039;s or 60%26#039;s, I can%26#039;t remember, by the Communist leaders of China. They had discovered that their ban on the Buddhist monastery way of life was killing a national treasure of martial arts. So they took the knowledge of martial arts that they had access to and made up a new style. Wushu is more about appearances then fighting. Don%26#039;t get me wrong, it%26#039;s still a good martial art, but it has a fighting style and an art style within it. The art side is not useful in a street fight but it looks great in movies.

How many stars did Kung Fu Panda get rated?

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I need to know because I want to know if it is good before I see it.|||i think 3 1/2. it was good though|||no idea, but it was an excellent movie. it was HILARIOUS.

Difference between kung fu and tae kwon do?

2010-05-21T17:26:00.001-07:00

What is the difference between shaolin kung fu and kung fu wushu ?

2010-05-21T17:26:00.000-07:00

How many stars did Kung Fu Panda get rated?

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I need to know because I want to know if it is good before I see it.|||i think 3 1/2. it was good though|||no idea, but it was an excellent movie. it was HILARIOUS.

What is the kung fu hustle song?

2010-05-21T17:25:00.002-07:00

What is the song that is playing in the backgroud of the first fight, with the three heroes and the axe gang?

How good is Shaolin Five Animals Dragon Fist at teaching traditional Dragon Style Kung Fu?

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Please no stupid answers I just want a serious one.|||....Every single one of your questions have been about Dragon style, you would be better off giving up and learning something else instead, do you know what dragon style looks like? Why do you want to learn Dragon Style, if you have a viable reason, like you find the technique to suit you very well or something like that, you%26#039;d probably be able to learn from any video. But if you just want to learn it because it sounds %26#039;cool%26#039; and %26#039;amazing%26#039; you%26#039;d be out of luck, if the latter is your reason, you%26#039;ll have a lot of trouble learning it because you won%26#039;t be able to distinguish the basic form from other basic forms in other arts, essentially, you hype yourself up expecting it to be a godly and dramatic style when it%26#039;s not, it%26#039;s all in technique.

And no, Shaolin Five Animals is just a form, not a style at all, you%26#039;re confusing forms with style, stop looking for singular videos and look for real dragon style forms, no shaolin, no bagua, no five animals, only dragon and dragon alone. Otherwise, you%26#039;ll be learning an advanced form for a martial art who%26#039;s basics you don%26#039;t know. Google Basic Dragon Style Form or something, I%26#039;m sure something will come up, I would advise reading about dragon style first though, find out more about it and determine if it%26#039;s the right martial art for you.

I think I may sound a bit angry and harsh, but ah well, it%26#039;s an annoying thing, I know some dragon style and it annoys me when people assume I%26#039;m so powerful because of it.... maybe you%26#039;re different, maybe you%26#039;re approaching this like a martial artist instead of a little kid... who knows....I definitely respect your correct use of grammar.

Wow...I just realized that the reason you want to take it is because of some quiz, a quiz cannot determine what style is best for you, look up a dragon form on youtube, a basic one, and see if you like what you see, next, read more about it and its technique and application, if you find it suits you, go ahead, if it doesn%26#039;t the quiz is bogus, the quiz probably was created by an idiot that doesn%26#039;t know anything about martial arts anyways...

Augh...found the quiz, took it, and it%26#039;s fake, I got Mantis and I learned a little bit of mantis from my Uncle, it is most certainly not fluid nor calculated, it%26#039;s precise, focused, and sharp, with very quick actions and more of a smacking motion than a hitting motion, what is the creator doing? Just guessing at the point of the martial art....?|||i guess it would be good. but you said earlier no where teached dragon kung fu why dont you just give up and find somethign that you can actually learn. if you can learn 5 animals then go learn that maybe the instructor has learn dragon or at least he might be able to tell you somewhere to go learn it.|||chuck norris owns all

Has anyone seen the movies: Defiance/Kung Fu Panda/The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in my opinion is an okay movie. But it dragged and what the heck was the point of that hurricane?

Kung Fu Panda%26#039;s hilarious but stupid at the same time.

Defiance (Rated R) I saw with my dad and the photography and sound effects were just amazing.|||The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button was a tremendous film in my opinion, it was very well-made and had wonderful performance all around, the film was at times warm and funny and at times dark and heartbreaking, it was a true homage to the world really is. The hurricane was a bit of a homage and love letter to all the people who were affected by the Hurrican Katrina (hence, the film took place in New Orleans)

Kung Fu Panda was easily one of the funniest animated films i have seen, since Surfs Up, both films focused on being funny and cute and not being brilliant and being an Oscar magent ... PIXAR!!!!!

Defiance was decent, it had good performance all around, but the film just didn%26#039;t hit the spot for me, it was very boring in places, the action sequences were good, the true story behind it is just incredible, but i just didn%26#039;t care for the film...|||Hi, dear friend, you may interest in buying kung fu clothes, equipments or weapons etc.,

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www.ShoppingEast.com|||i saw kung fu panda and that baboon cracks me up dude. when the panda kicks the hole in his wall and you see him through the hole the look on his face, hehehe|||i saw kung fu panda but i have never heard of the other two|||I liked Defiance, good movie, saw it for free a month ago.

I also liked Kung Fu Panda. Wall-e is better though!

How much must you provoke a panda before it brings out its kung fu moves?

2010-05-21T17:24:00.003-07:00

Not sure about pandas... But it doesn%26#039;t take much for dogs to bust out their kung fu moves.|||I think, just ask this question to a Panda, it will be provoked and will bring out its Kung Fu moves|||Cut off it%26#039;s supply of bamboo, that does it everytime.|||no luck with these questions posting ay Joey. maybe try again lol

and a couple of pokes to the eye shoould do it|||not much for you.. i told him you were coming and that your mean so he should bash you up..lol

Is there a difference between tae kwon do and kung fu?

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I see them as the same thing, but when i asked someone they told me I was wrong. someone help me!|||Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art and kung fu is more Chinese. Tae Kwon Do%26#039;s specialty is kicking and direct striking. Kung fu is a softer fluid style but that does not mean it%26#039;s not powerful.

They are the same that they are a martial art. It%26#039;s like saying boxing and judo are the same because they are fighting sports. Same general category, but totally different in means of technique.|||Of course there is a difference. They wouldn%26#039;t have different names if they weren%26#039;t different, now would they?|||tae kwon do is something people wont really know what it is when you tell them about it but KUNG FU is something people will actually know. TAKE KUNG FU|||Taekwondo is more specific of a term and kung fu is very broad. Overall though, taekwondo emphasizes kicks and point sparring. Taekwondo is distinctive because of its kicks and differs from kung fu in its more hard, linear, and direct approach. There are two major organizations of taekwondo and those are World TaekwonDo Federation (WTF) and International Taekwondo Federation (ITF). Kung fu is very very very broad. There is mostly shaolin kung fu and there are two general types of that. Southern shaolin emphasizes lower, powerful stances and the three most common are choy li fut, wing chun, and hung gar. (Side note: Jeet Kune Do is like a refined form of wing chun and some other aspects of other arts, if you ever watched bruce lee) There are also Northern style Shaolin arts that I wouldnt really want to go too much into so I%26#039;ll just call the general name of changquan. Northern has more jumps and kicks than southern and is probably because the chinese in the northern areas were taller and could not train with fists during the winter. Kung Fu is overall more soft and less hard than taekwondo (except maybe wing chun) and I would say sometimes a bit more flashy but can be just as effective. Also there are internal arts like taijiquan (tai chi), baguazhang, etc... that are part of kung fu.|||there is a major difference taekwondo is a martial art based on high kicks and knife hand strikes, kung fu is a martial art based on animal movements also there from different countries.|||They are completly different styles of martial arts.|||yes, i used to do tae-kwon-do, and am actually a black belt, tae involves much more legs and discipline whilst kung-fu is more self defense and involves alot more upper body attacks|||I can tell you are a beginner to Martial arts, so welcome! Yes they are completely different. Tae Kwon Do, is a martial art that originated in Korea. And Heavily emphasizes kicks. Kung Fu had influenced TKD. Kung Fu, means Chinese Martial Arts. It can refer to hundreds of different Chinese Arts. It is said, that Kung Fu influenced most modern day arts. But their were more even before that.

Is lifting weights bad for Shaolin Kung Fu?

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I%26#039;m not looking to get bigger or stronger (I rely on my own body weight for that). I just want to get faster. Would lifting light weights and high reps work?|||Yes, I suppose, but, I would suggest plyometrics to improve your speed and explosiveness more, which I%26#039;m sure Shaolinquan emphasizes, the dynamicism utilized by Shaolin doesn%26#039;t really require so much strength and muscle as it does technique, conviction, and application. Weight lifting is a lengthy and iffy thing, while plyometrics adapts well into your everyday workout and has many of the same speed benefits. start out with just incorporating it into running, suddenly bursting hard and quick then allowing time to relax by going slowly, push ups, clap, obvious what you do here, and jumping squats, again, obvious. These workouts are easily some of the best for martial arts that don%26#039;t have muscle mass and strength as the paramount achievement.|||Improving overall fitness will improve speed. Certain types of strength can make you faster too. Do exercises for fast twitch muscle fibers more than for slow twitch ones. You should take more mathematics. Momentum (as of punches) is a product of mass and velocity. If you are the fastest man alive, but you%26#039;re skinny, your punches will have no power. My boyfriend weighs 255 lbs., and he can punch very hard. He hardly feels punches average sized men give him.|||Bruce Lee trained with barbells and gained much muscle mass... for him. Why not become bigger and stronger? I have competed in powerlifting and weightlifting as well as martial arts, boxing and sumo wrestling. There is much nonsense about barbell training, and I suggest that you think it over carefully before you believe %26quot;kuso%26quot; and %26quot;ngao si%26quot; that is just plainly wrong.|||yes, that would help. I don%26#039;t think it would help your speed, that is best done by sparring and getting good technique. but it would certainly help your muscular endurance, which is helpful because it allows you to go on longer. so weight lifting would be good.

At the end of the movie Kung Fu Huslte, is the actor friendly with the actress?

2010-05-21T17:24:00.000-07:00

Atlast are they joining?

I can%26#039;t understnad at the end?

Is he like the actress?

Help me!!|||yeah, he made up with her at the end, as he felt guilty of stealing her money before that, as they have known each other when they are kids, i think they liked each other, that%26#039;s what i seen.

How do you call that kung-fu stand up move?

2010-05-21T17:23:00.002-07:00

I%26#039;m trying to look for instructional videos about that move that you get up to your feet with a jump when you%26#039;re down, but i don%26#039;t know the name |||I think this is what you%26#039;re looking for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcjccc5Al...

It%26#039;s called a %26quot;kip up%26quot;.|||http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJq7uzn4b...

kip up?????

Looking for a movie that came out 5-8 years ago, it was some kind of high school Kung Fu movie?

2010-05-21T17:23:00.001-07:00

this is all I remember: Dubbed. Kung fu high school. Big in Asia. Did as much here as Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. It was similar to those movies also. |||Volcano High?|||it might be volcano high that was on MTV with like asian kids in high school doing crazy ****

Does anybody know what shaolin kung fu is or if they are going through an experience with it?

2010-05-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

I mean as if somebody is studying it.|||I am a female who has been practicing Wing Chun (a southern style of Shaolin Kfu, the original style of Bruce Lee) for 17 years. The guy before me pretty much answered your question thoroughly though : ) You can contact me if you like or have any questions regarding my own experiences as a female practioner (since I see you are a girl too : )|||I have been learning shaolin kung fu for 8 years. My master is awesome. I learn the major internal/external styles of shaolin, san shou, shuai jiao, meditation, and Qin Na. Im not saying its better than another style, but its deffinately not well-rounded. Its taken me on many journeys, even entered a bjj tournament, back when I didnt know much about groundfighting. And I did fairly well too. LOL only guy with a kung fu shirt on haha.

I love it, and hope to train the rest of my years.|||its a form of martial arts. basicly its just kung fu. which technically IIRC is a generic term used to describe chinese martial arts.|||there is tonsssss of information on shaolin kung fu all over the net, and in books, and in videos, and on tv. just type in %26quot;shaolin kung fu%26quot; in your search bar and read to your hearts content. also type it in at youtube and see examples of it. www.youtube.com

shaolin kung fu is technically called shaolin chuan fa (small forest fist method) ...shaolin is a buddhist temple in Hunan provence in northern china. there is also a shaolin temple in fujian province in southern china. by most accounts, the northern one is the original one. supposedly the birthplace of external styles of kung fu...i say supposedly because it is largely based on myth and legend, and a bit of ego. they think all martial arts started there...which has been proven false.

the real difference in internal and external styles isnt so much in technical aspects alone as most people think. at least from what my research has led me to believe the real difference was simply that the %26quot;internal%26quot; martial arts are indigenous to china, and were developed without any outside influence...tai chi(taiji) bagua (pakua) and hsing i (xing yi) are the three main internal arts (along with various weapon arts and liu he ba fa) ....the %26quot;external%26quot; arts were created via the shaolin temple by way of india...namely the traveling monk da mo (bodidharma) (which is largely in question as well...but it%26#039;s the main myth/history you will hear from all sources) and that is why they are really called external. shaolin does just as much %26quot;chi%26quot; work as any internal art does. though of course, there are differences physically as well. so to me anyway, hard vs soft, and internal vs external aren%26#039;t the same debate. shaolin is %26quot;harder%26quot; than tai chi. but not necessarily more %26quot;internal%26quot;

a further division is the basic northern vs southern styles. northern china has harsh cold winters, and the land is very mountainous and hilly...so the northern styles have more upright stances, fast footwork, and alot more kicks, especially flowery high jumping and spinning kicks (ala wushu)

...whereas southern china has very hot summers and a very long and harsh rainy season...so there are lots of marshes and mud to wade through. also they travel alot by small boat via the hundreds of little rivers in the south, therefore southern styles tend to be more rooted, less mobile, with lower stronger stances, less footwork, fewer kicks (and when they kick it is usually low..below the waste) and use their hands and forearms, and upper body in general more than the northern systems do.

lots of styles are said to descend from shaolin...even shorin ryu karate of okinawa (shorin is the japanese translation of shaolin) ..and shorinji kempo of japan (shorinji means shaolin temple)...but many arts simply use the term shaolin to give reckognition to the temples for their influence to martial arts over the years.

good examples of:

northern styles: eagle claw (ying jow pai) shaolin proper(the art taught at the temple obviously) seven star praying mantis tan tui (spring legs) and drunkard boxing

southern styles: pak mei (white eyebrow) hung gar kuen (hung family fist) wing chun (everlasting springtime..bruce lee%26#039;s original art) and southern praying mantis.

some examples of arts that blend the two together...choy lay fut (choy li fut) and fut ga kuen (buddha family fist)

watch videos to see basic physical differences.

i hope that helped

Can a kung fu master really walk across rice paper without tearing it?

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No problem.

No sweat.

Sweat on the feet and no muscle control will cause the paper to tear. Practice on news paper. News paper is stronger so you must try not to move the paper even the slightest move of the news paper would have torn rice paper. When you get good at it than have people strike at you while walking on the paper. You must block the strikes without moving the paper. This is a great way to have fun while developing self control.

Thanks Shihan J. I needed that.|||Absolutely. I saw a Kung fu practitioner stood on a dozen eggs while perform a kata while we were in Hong Kong years ago. After the performance he ask for volunteer to replace him on top of the eggs. One of the smallest girl in our group volunteered. The eggs broke as soon as she step on them.|||yes....the point is to walk across it without making a sound or tearing, ripping, crinkling it. Ninjas can do it as well.

I can only do this on Meade 3-hole loose leaf paper...|||a shaolin monk can do this and they can walk through walls, if looked for they can not be seen

grasshopper|||Yes. You obviously haven%26#039;t been watching enough movies.|||absolutely not|||I do not think so .

Are there any illustrated on-line resources for learning Shaolin kung fu?

2010-05-21T17:22:00.002-07:00

I just started taking Shaolin Kung Fu, and I want to be teaching myself between the class sessions. I%26#039;m looking for an illustrated on-line resource that takes me through all of the different techniques (the lohan techniques, sparring techniques, and chin nas) necessary to get me to the next sash.|||fu More...

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|||try typing %26quot;illustrated shaolin kung fo in google or yahoo|||I dunno!! Look it up!!Here is a source!!|||there are plenty of bookshops with titles..

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Whats the difference between kung fu styles?

2010-05-21T17:22:00.001-07:00

Like tiger style, snake style, crane style etc....|||There are dozens and dozens of various kung fu styles.

Generally speaking kung fu is divided into a %26#039;hard style%26#039; and a %26#039;soft style%26#039; and in northern China kung fu emphasizes kicks and leg techniques, while in southern China hand techniques are emphasized.

A lot of the kung fu styles emulated the motions of animals so the Crane Style had a stance on one leg while blocking with an upheld knee and striking with extended fingers like flapping wings. Tiger style emphasized powerful opened handed palm strikes with fingers, Snake style emphasized crouching low to the ground with eyestrikes.

Shaolin Kung fu, a Buddhist style, was a hard style of kung fu with strong punches and kicks; while Wudang kung fu, a Taoist style, was a soft style of kung fu with a lot of blocks and counter-strikes and counter-kicks.

http://www.wudang-kungfu.com/

http://www.chinashaolintemple.com/|||the styles were derived by watching and immitating the movements and fighting styles of various animals. You can get the general idea of what the style entails by looking at the name of the animal. Bear style will focus on power and breaking bones, tiger will rip skin and break bones, crane will focus on balance, snake will focus on quick, fluid strikes, and etc. You can research on google for more details if you%26#039;d llike, but that%26#039;s the basic gist of it.

What does McDonald's Kung Fu Panda say?

2010-05-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

I know you might think this is a little silly, but we are having an interesting discussion at work about what the new panda toy is saying. I get the two kung fu sounds. Any ideas on the other phrase? Thanks!|||He%26#039;s saying skadoosh.|||Ah, Caleb%26#039;s Mom...you edited your answer after I posted...you corrected your spelling of the word %26quot;Skadoosh.%26quot; Report Abuse
|||He%26#039;s saying Skadoosh! It%26#039;s one of his catch phrases... i like it... it%26#039;s uh... different... any ways he also says%26quot; hi-ya%26quot;... and %26quot; wha-ha%26quot;... Yeah, it is kinda weird, but its a Kung fu Action Pandameant for little kids (and me. i%26#039;m 15 almost 16, but i love the panda!) -Peace! ~Skadoosh!~ -Dani Report Abuse
|||Caleb%26#039;s Mom is right!

It%26#039;s Skadoosh!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441773/quot...

Visit McDonald%26#039;s HappyMeal website and demo all the Kung Fu Panda toys%26#039; features.

http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/standalon...|||Our Kung Fu Panda sounds like its saying %26quot;Baba-ganush!%26quot;, rather than %26quot;skadoosh%26quot;. In fact, I checked out the demo and it doesn%26#039;t sound the same, except for the %26quot;hi-yah%26quot; parts.

Is there anywhere to learn real Shaolin Kung Fu?

2010-05-21T17:21:00.003-07:00

I mean besides with Shaolin monks? I want to learn it the way the monks do, not Americanized or anything.|||good luck on that one. but still u can get close.

http://www.wudanggongfu.com/kungfu/schoo...

or u can learn some kicks %26amp; work ur way up %26amp; do 2000 of them 5 days a week learn the kung fu stances %26amp; do them for 2 hours 6 days a week.

do iron palm,body training.(do ur research) %26amp; animal forms,sparring,sticky hands(chi sao or tai chi push hands) and lets not forget chi gung and meditation. %26amp; one more thing Absolutely no sex,drugs(alcohol) or distraction(rock %26amp; roll) and no cheating on ur diet.|||Hello,

There are various styles of shaolin kung fu. there are teachers who learned these styles either from the priests in the shaolin temple, or from former priests who passed on the style at some stage or another in history. some of these styles are practiced as they are in the temple and some of these are evolved off-shoots from styles once practiced. Praying mantis - southern and northern, southern tiger, shaolin dragon are examples of the former. Hung gar, Wing chun, Choy lay fut are examples of the latter. It is all a question of what you define as %26quot;real%26quot; shaolin kung fu. As for learning as the priest do in the temple, you would have to live the life of a monastic person, at least most of the time. good luck.|||I%26#039;ve heard of teachers out there that still teach the original Kung Fu, but even the Chinese shaolin monks aren%26#039;t very legitimate now. Ever hear of Shaolin cola?

If you%26#039;re really interested, Shaolin Monks were originally monks first, and warriors second. Try checking out some Zen Buddhism concepts/teachers/books.|||Well, it depends on where r u. if you are in China, then there is indeed lots of places besides Monks temple, such as: Fujian Xi Shan wushu school, Fujian Quanzhou Shaolin wushu school, Guangdong Zhu hai wushu school etc.

If u r in USA or other countries, then u must go to local Shaolin school owned by those American Chinese, Chinese town, or Chinese Embassodor etc.

I am also a Shaolin Fan, if u like to see real Chinese Shaolin kung fu, see the video in my msn space: www.wushiqiu1163.spaces.live.com

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So is Shaolin boxing a type of kung fu?

2010-05-21T17:21:00.002-07:00

im confused. i%26#039;ve just started doing shaolin boxing.... could you call it kung fu aswell?|||shaolin boxing is simply another way of saying shaolin kung-fu. you could also call it shaolin chuan because chuan is mandarin/chinese for fist or boxing. chinese kung-fu is constantly referred to as chinese boxing. the only difference is there are literally thousands of king-fu styles in existence and counting so the forms, terminology, pronunciation and methods of fighting will have similarities and contrasts. typically a martial arts name is a synonym when it comes to chinese martial arts. join my group: allma or all martial arts|||I born japan, not speak chinese, my lover speak chinese and japanese, he say wu shu mean martial art, kung fu mean great achievement any fields maybe in martial art. Shorin Japanese Shaolin, my lover teach me some, it boxing style. Chin Na chinese grappling style like japanese jiujitsu and aikido.|||http://www.taikiken.org/shaolin_quan.htm...

Yes, it is a type of kung fu.

Where can i watch english DUBBED kung fu movies?

2010-05-21T17:21:00.001-07:00

Is there a place where i can watch dubbed kung fu movies like jet li%26#039;s fearless and lots of other jackie chan movies in english (DUB)|||theres a great blog where you can see classic kung fu movies

http://classic-kung-fu-movies.blogspot.c...|||Try: http://watchkungfu.com -- its the best kung fu website on the net. Report Abuse
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What's the difference between Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, and Karate?

2010-05-21T17:21:00.000-07:00

This is just a question that came to me when I was watching a Jackie Chan movie|||The primary, and really, only differences between TKD, kung Fu and Karate is geographic and philisophical. All are terms for martial studies, and are designated to a specific country and language used. Years ago the term %26quot;karate%26quot; was popularly accepted in the U.S. as referring to asian martial arts training, as opposed to european or american martial arts (such as savate or boxing, or even greco-roman wrestling). Many americans returning from japan during WWII were viewing these arts for the first time and brought the term and study back to America. Later into the century with the Korean war and resurgence of korean autonomy, the practice of TaeKyon was restarted, and of course General Cho instituted the Tae Kwon Do system for the Korean military. Kung Fu (sometimes referred in asia as Gung Fu) is generally considered to be among the oldest forms of martial arts training and dates to times of buddhist monks and the understanding of nature to incorporate into an exercise program. Wing Chun (sometimes referred to as Wing Chun Kung Fu) is currently the national fitness program of china and is praciticed in some instances during the work day as a meditative and exercise program at work.

Many historians believe that due to Japans%26#039; occupation of China, Karate became far more popular in Japan due to seeing Kung Fu in China. However, to lump most of japanese striking arts into the term Karate is a simplification of the types of karate and similarly with Kung Fu. So the essential answer would be the difference between TKD, Kung Fu, and Karate is that TKD is a martial art system, Kung Fu is a chinese term used most commonly to refer to several, or multiple martial art systems widely used in China, and Karate is the common japanese term used to refer to many of the japanese and okinawan martial art systems focusing mainly on strikes. The other key difference between the three terms, is that Kung Fu or Gung Fu was originally almost exclusively taught to and practiced by Buddhist monks in the mountainous areas of China, and was an important part of the religion practiced at the ShaoLin monastery.

The religious presence of Kung Fu is to my knoweldge unique to that art alone. Most, but not all of todays%26#039; martial arts have their roots in Kung Fu and it is believed that Shao Lin kung fu was the first ordered system of self defence techniques ever taught in a structured environment, though this is sometimes still debated.|||Karate comes from kung fu in early china. this is extremely evident in such styles as Kenpo karate which still use many techniques found in kung fus today (leopard fists and tiger claws etc)

TKD was influenced by both karate and kung fu

a big difference is that karate and TKD are not as adaptive as kung fu. kung fu is adjusted and reevaluated by each master of the style and passed down to a sole disciple.

the MAIN difference is that to be a Kung Fu master, you must have been chosen as the SOLE disciple of your master you trained under. once the master retires he continues to train his disciple (while the disciple takes over his school) for as many as 20+ years.

in karate or TKD nowadays you can practice for 5 or 6 years and make your own school.

at my kung fu school it takes a minimum of 6 years continuous (atleast 3 sessions weekly) training to even reach the rank of black sash. this is not the case in most karate and TKD schools out now (where 2-3 years black belt is the norm)

also kung fu requires immense flexibility and there are hundreds of kung fu styles (whereas there are less than 10 of either TKD or karate)|||Tae Kwon Do - a Korean art that is derived from Okinawan fighting techniques. TKD is a striking art that focuses mainly on kicking (around 70% of TKD strikes are kicks) The main means of delivery is utilizing varying angles of attack to get to the target. Tae Kwon Do is a more sport-oriented art now, but wasn%26#039;t always.

Kung Fu - generalized term for Chinese Boxing - there are dozens of variations and schools of Kung Fu, but overall they utilize obstacle removal (trapping and indirect multiple attacks for example) and linear attack concepts to deliver blows - straight forward attacks rather than angular attacks.

Karate - another generalized term, but this is for Japanese and Okinawan striking arts. There are multiple schools here as well, but many of them are based on similar principles of counter-striking. They redirect the opponent%26#039;s momentum and energy against them - draw them in or force them to over-commit, then strike. (A lot of the 2 fist techniques in %26quot;karate%26quot; are one to block, one to strike - as one example.)

There are many many exceptions to those general rules, but that%26#039;s the general overview of the concepts you are asking about.|||Tae Kwan Do is a Korean striking style, and Karate is a similar Japanese style. Kung Fu signifies %26quot;Great Achievement%26quot; technically in any area in Chinese, e.g. an emperor had a kung fu chef. Wu Shu specifically means %26quot;Martial Arts%26quot; and is the term used in Red China for them now. The Korena and japanese styles are derived from Chinese styles, but Chinese styles have many moves their imitators do not have.|||Karate is a self defense martial art that involves kicks and punches. Tae kwon do is a martial art that is all kicking and kung fu teaches you how to defened yourself from close range.

I have done all these martial arts so feel free to ask me more questions.|||nothing..they are all equally useless in actual combat....i prefer lead pipe to skull style

What's the difference between Kung Fu and Karate?

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Just wondering!

Thanks!|||There are way to many differences for anyone to accuratly explain on yahoo answers. I am afraid if you really want an in depth answer you will have to do some research on your own. temptest steel has given you some links to start.

Other then the people who said Kung Fu is from China and karate is from Okinawa you can pretty much diregard most of the answers. You do not have to learn Kung fu from a master. example: Bruce Lee taught kung fu, yet he really only trained it under a Sifu for 5 years, and in no sense does that make him a master. I really do not know where people get this stuff from.

The main reason it is so hard to describe differences is that a lot of Okinawin karate was derived from Kung Fu motions that were taught by Chinese sailors, merchants, and diplomats, and incorperated in modified versions into the indiginous fighting art%26#039;s of Okinawa. Also complicating things is the fact there are literly 100%26#039;s of kung Fu styles, and many karate styles.

Example:

There are 3 main branches of karate right now:

What style of karate? There are numerous style that are broken down into three main catagories:

1) Okinawin- Karate originated in Okinawa, and true Okinawin karate is more then blocking, punching, and kicking. It contains numerous Locks, throws, sweeps, take downs, chokes, and clinch fighting techniques. The stances tend to be more upright, closer to a boxers stance, for mobility. Most styles are a blending of hard and soft techniques, and very few are flashy, and are focused on effective self defense motion. Okinawin karate tends to suit smaller people very well, because quite honestly your average okinawin is on the small side.

2) Japanese styles- These on average tend to be more sport oriented, but if taught by a good instructor are more then adiquate for self defense. These styles tend to have lower stances, which are great for power, but they sacrafice some mobility. Most japanes estyles that I know of would fall more into the hard style catagory.

3) American Hybred styles- These are styles that people have made up, and run the gammit from excellent to not worth c***. These are the ones you really want to check out the instructors credentials and who developed the style, and find out how well respected they are in the martial arts community.

Even this list barely scratches the surface. I suggest doing some research on your own, and not trusting many answers you will get on here, because these types of questions seem to bring out the people who have no clue.|||Here is a website the will tell you the difference between the two. It will also go into detail that will not be found in Yahoo Answers. Have a look.

http://www.ezinearticles.com/?The-Differ...

But the short answers is

1 - Location of Invention

2 - How difficule the Kata is (and whatever it is called in Kung Fu)

3 - Type of weapons used

4 - Uniforms used.|||Karate is from Okinawa (sp?) which is now part of Japan. Kung fu is from China.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung_fu|||Kung Fu, is a philosophy, a way of life, Karate, is a fighting style. Anyone will teach a form of Karate, You can only learn Kung Fu from a master!|||Katana nailed it. I only thing I would add is that if you can find a good Okinawan school, I would go with that.|||kung fu is chinese and karate is japanese, both styles are way different, different punches, kicks and techniques. just watch youtube videos about each one and youll see a difference.|||kung fu is chinese karate is japanese evolved from kung fu and kung fu has more circular movements and offensive criterions|||Kung Fu has a type of fighting eg.eagle move, snake move.

Karate is a self defend and improving self-esteem.|||kung fu seems to be more fluid and karate more structured just my opinion as I%26#039;ve trained in both but best decide yourself :)***|||Kung Fu - Chinese

Karate - Japanese (origins from Okinawa)|||it depends on the styles of each

What are the most external kung fu/wushu styles?

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Interested in the most external CMA, Chinese martial arts. Wanted opinions on the overall most effective or most external styles.

Thanks to all serious answers in advance.|||Hun Gar

San Shou

Choy Lay Fut

Wing Chun|||I would say hung gar

What is the difference between kung fu and wushu?

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After many successful Chinese Kung Fu movies by Bruce Lee ( presenting Kung Fu to the world ) and Jacky Chan ( introducing the concept of Shaolin ) and in particular Jet Li in the movie Shaolin Temple, Officials in Beijing ( means Northern capitol originally know as Peeking ) started to realize the potential of Shaolin as marketing tool, but also as heritage! However, the fear and distrust of Shaolin, its Kung Fu and power was deep. They knew that they needed some type of %26#039;replacement%26#039;, some type of art other than Tai Chi and Chi Kung that was hard, external and athletic to fill this emptiness. This was the replacement of Kung Fu by Wu Shu, an acrobatic art using Kung Fu movements and implements.

A respected Chinese official was given the task of breathing life back into Shaolin. As with many Chinese decisions, it was both a pragmatic decision as well as financial and historical. The key was to have an art that was dynamic and in spirit of Shaolin but not Kung Fu. Wu Shu was ideal for this purpose. it embodied the spirit of Shaolin by providing all the requirements for health and wellbeing as Kung Fu but focused more on flow and athleticism rather than technique and fighting. Wu Shu has grown and developed, with the many versions and adaptations of Kung Fu - in some cases there is very little difference between the two.

There was a problem though, as Shaolin and it%26#039;s idea was already %26#039;occupied%26#039; by a whole thriving industry called Shaolin Village and many so called Shaolin temple training Schools. The re-opening of the Shaolin temple by the %26quot;Grand Abbot%26quot; Master Su Xi who%26#039;s kindness and dedication seem so much similar as the original founder of Shaolin, gives hope to a new era of Shaolin teaching and Spirit. But for all his good teaching and kindness, he was also being used.

Animal Wu Shu is being practiced, but not the Shaolin 5 Animals but a new breed of modern, very athletic and well developed Animal styles including;

Monkey

Eagle

Crane

Snake

Mantis

The current Abbot of Shaolin the venerable has been in place for 10+ years now. He or the Chinese government have just cleared all the schools and the village surrounding Shaolin allowing only one to be there, the official Chinese Government Shaolin Temple training School. All schools, some numbering up to 8000 students, have been moved to the nearby major city of Kerfeng ( possibly wrong spelling, right sound ). Shaolin and the area around it is being prepared to be possibly a tourist and martial art trap or a heritage site. Time will tell.

The most curious thing about Wu Shu is that they actually import Muay Thai fighters to train Wu Shu fighting. In a way it is in tradition of %26#039;learning%26#039; from the enemy. For many centuries leading up to the 20th, Kung Fu fighters and Muay Thai fighters challenged each other to prove which style was superior. This was a regular challenge between the two traditional styles and fighters for the honour of the style and country. Death in these was not unusual.

If you need more details check the web.as below :

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Thank you .Master Robert and Dagmar.|||Wushu is a style of Kung Fu. Like in Karat茅, you have various style : Shotokan, wado Ryu ....

Answear from a belgian guy ... :)|||There is no difference. They are both a generic term for Chinese Martial Arts.|||Literal meaning is different...|||%26quot;Kung Fu%26quot; means %26quot;Excellence in Knowledge%26quot; and is commonly used by people in the world as a generic term for Chinese martial arts. But, it does not really have anything to do with martial arts. Someone could theoretically have a %26quot;Kung fu%26quot; in penmanship, or anything - even martial arts.

More correctly, Chinese martial arts is called %26quot;Chuan-fa,%26quot; which literally means, %26quot;Fist Method,%26quot; but usually refers to the empty-handed fighting technique of China.

%26quot;Wu Shu%26quot; means, %26quot;War Art,%26quot; and is the official name accepted by The People%26#039;s Republic Of China, for their martial arts.

R. McLain|||i would consider any chinese martial art as kung fu. there are two meanings to wushu. the first is %26quot;martial art,%26quot; which basically means kung fu. the second is just doing fancy yet useless forms, which is not meant for fighting.|||Robert is absolutly right, but to extend on his statement (so i can throw in my two cent and possible win som epoints). you think of it like this. out of china comes Kung fu (any martial arts with roots in china). there are many stlyes of Kung fu including hung gar, choy li fut, and wushu.

(more information)

In china back in the day, people were seperated and the law wasn%26#039;t present in every town and villiage (much like the old west of america). the towns people would have to protect them selves against thugs and such. some were taught sho lin kung fu, others developed their own. through constant strugle with these hoodlems the styles developed. because there were many of these cases happening there were many styles that were developed. so to say that there are only some round number of styles of kung fu is rediculous. there could have been hundreds of styles. That is why i decided to tell you this story versus trying to tell you all the different styles that still exist today.|||. . . is it a liquid detergent as opposed to a powder detergent ? . . .|||Basically Wushu is a variation/style of Kung Fu but is more acrobatic and looks very showy - it is used a lot on films as it looks so nice. Other Kung Fu styles such as Wing Chun or Praying Mantis don%26#039;t look as arty but are just fighting styles that get the job done. Good Kung Fu does not look good but serves a purpose. I am not saying that Wushu is not a good defence tool as I have never studied it, but primarily it looks very nice.|||actually both are the same, it is just the chinese dialect and locality of the word being used. example, the hong kong, taiwan, china, malaysia, singapore, and any other countries which have chinese people in it will have a slight variation in their dialect. it might be all mandarin, cantonese,hokkien, hakka or even others, it also might have a slight difference. it is something like american english and uk english for example.

but, Wushu or Kung Fu, both means the same thing %26quot;Martial Arts%26quot;. Wu-shu if directly translated will be %26quot;Combat/dance - Art%26quot;.

Tai Chi and Wing Chun is an example of Chinese Martial Arts.|||I have studied Chinese language, martial arts, etc., and I see wrong answers. Kung or gung means work, and fu means master. This phrase means to master some skill by working hard to do so. It signifies Great Achievement and can be applied to any field, although it is often applied to martial arts. An Emperor%26#039;s chef achieved kung fu in cooking. I acieve it in painting. Wu means martial, military, war, and shu means arts or skills. In Red China, Wu Shuis practiced. There are five disciplines in it. Chuan fa is fist work. Bo is staff. There are two swords-darn do and darn gim. One is straight and one is curved. the fifth discipline is the spear. Kung fu and wu shu are somewhat synonymous, but technically, wu shu is the proper term for martial arts. One of my Japanese gals has the surname Takeda. In Chinese, it%26#039;d be Wutien meaning Warfield.|||Wushu pork is something you can eat .... never tried to eat a kung fu student though

Which is more realistic: Obama Plan Working or Gandhi becoming an Extreme Kung Fu Fighter?

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Or

The Obama Plan creating Jobs and Prosperity OR Barney Fwank giving a speech against gay marriage at the Vatican wearing nothing but a glow-n-the-dark thong?

Which of these situations are more likely to happen?|||Bwaahahah Barney in a glow in the dark thong!!

Obama%26#039;s plan will drive us into socialism which is just what he wants|||Hahahahahahahahahahaha.

Man I needed that.

Problem is the economy will naturally recover probably sometime in the next four years and he will still get the credit.|||Obama views himself as an Extreme Kung Fu Fighter, but has never actually been in the ring or been a real fight. So he is, at this point, a legend in his own mind.|||Ever body was Kung Fu Fightin...dee dee dee dee dee dee dum it was fast as lightn%26#039;

What is Five Animal Kung Fu?

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I didn%26#039;t realise the five animals used in Kung Fu Panda actually reflect the traditions of Kung Fu.

But how and why?

Thanks|||The five inter-related animals which represent the Hung-Gar System of kung-fu are the Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Crane %26amp; Snake.

The movements of the Dragon will cultivate your spirit and develop your internal energy.

The movements of the Tiger will strengthen your bones and help to develop your natural strength.

The movements of the Leopard concentrate on the development of strength, speed and agility.

The graceful movements of the Crane will develop your balance and flexibility, and harmonize your hands and your feet. Tranquility and awareness are some of the virtues of the crane.

The movements of the Snake will develop your speed and accuracy. The Snake%26#039;s energy flows through its body, which remains supple. The snake appears to be soft yet strong, flexible yet firm -until the moment it strikes.

Thanks for the question.|||Shaolin first became famous because the Tang Dynasty (618–907) saw fit to favor the monastery with its patronage as thanks for the role its monks played in the Battle of Hulao. The sudden renown of the Shaolin martial arts attracted pilgrims who came specifically to study its fighting methods. However, the more people that sought training at the temple, the smaller the proportion of them that had the time or the inclination to truly dedicate themselves. Some regarded the Shaolin imprimatur as a kind of talisman that rendered years of training unnecessary. Others only wanted to fight well and cared little for esoterica like qìgōng, erasing over centuries the difference between the Shaolin martial arts and those crude methods on which it was supposed to improve.

Another was Jueyuan, who in the 13th century started from first principles with the 18 Luohan Hands, the original 18 techniques of the Shaolin martial arts. Like those before him, Jueyuan used the original 18 Luohan Hands as a foundation, expanding its 18 techniques into 72. Still, he felt the need to seek knowledge from outside the confines of the temple.

In Gansu Province in the west of China, in the city of Lanzhou, he met Li Sou, a master of %26quot;Red Fist%26quot; Hóngquán (紅拳). Li Sou accompanied Jueyuan back to Henan, to Luoyang to introduce Jueyuan to Bai Yufeng, master of an internal method.

They returned to Shaolin with Bai Yufeng and expanded Jueyuan%26#039;s 72 techniques to approximately 170. Moreover, using their combined knowledge, they restored internal aspects to Shaolin boxing.

They organized these techniques into Five Animals: the Tiger, the Crane, the Leopard, the Snake, and the Dragon.|||5 animal kung fu is hung garr, based on movements of 5 animals. Their is also a internal form called xinyi that teaches a 10 and a muslim chinese xinyi form that teaches 11 animal kung fu. The more animals does not mean better or anything, it just shows the roots of the form.|||The five animals are; the grasshopper, the beaver, the sloth, the flying squirrel and the most deadliest of them all the gollum.

Where to learn Drunken Kung Fu?

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I live in Ireland, and wanna learn Drunken Kung Fu, any classes in Ireland? Also, anywhere in Europe?|||Drunken isn%26#039;t a style all to its self, it is part of a system that also incorrporates other styles of the system. Most times Drunken is an advanced level (also know as bending grass, or ocean waves, to seperate its self from being in a drunken stupor) only taught after the student proves themself profecient in the basics (some schools won%26#039;t even tell you there advanced styles such as drunken, buda palm, or mantis). Kung fu styles that deffinantly don%26#039;t have it include Hung Gar, Wing chun, and Hung Fa Yi. Stay northern kung fu, you%26#039;ll get luckier.|||lmao....you live in the right country to practice that style.|||Lol it%26#039;s IRELAND, you just need to get to the pub and slam a few drinks and skulls and you get a quick lesson. One would think you could use the o-so-powerful yahoo search engine to find one or at least find a search engine that can.|||It is a Wushu style.

It%26#039;d be very difficult to find a wushu master who knows Zui Quan let alone one who will teach it.

Please can anyone let me know where can I learn Kung Fu and Nunchaku techniques in Pune, India?

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Nunchaku is a weapon in martial arts.|||look for local news paper, or yellow page that is where you live

Where can i learn snake style kung fu in chattanoga by a teacher in classes not online?

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i want to learn all the technices becuse it may be cool but i am very serious about learning so i want a very good teacher because i plan to take it proffesional and if i do good in snake style i will try others until i am a master of all or abonch of styles and teach it to others about the styles there roots and how to they should use it by knowing the write time to use it.|||Contact Yeu Quang Wong . He is a well respected teacher of Bai Mei Shaolin Kung-fu and is also a a certified doctor in Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor.

He will be able to give you personal names of good teachers that teach the Snake Boxing or sh茅qu谩n; literally %26quot;snake fist%26quot;in

Chattanooga

Dr. Yeu Quang Wong .

You can contact him at :

4502 Bennett Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37412

(423) 867-1449

drwongacupkungfu@comcast.net

http://www.dryqwong.com/kungfu/lineage.s...

What is the main difference between Kung Fu and Karate?

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Why in Karate the movement is usually straight|||kung fu is about relaxing into the punch, whereas in karate you put all of your might into it. this is a design fault because if you miss in karate, then you topple out of balance, giving your opponent time to hit you.

kung fu was made by studying animals in combat, then mapping this onto the human body. this made it a fighting force to be reckoned with. karate was dreamt up by a person in japan who started from scratch.|||The main difference is that Kung Fu (hundreds of different styles of it) was developed by monks in China for self defense, it flows very well and isn%26#039;t really a fighting martial art. It%26#039;s almost a dance, but the people who take it seriously and study it are very fit, some of the best physically fit people out there.

Karate was developed in Japan for combat without weapons. It also flows well, but not so much that it%26#039;s like a dance. It%26#039;s meant for straight-to-it fighting. Not just for self defense. They guys that take this seriously are also crazy.

I would say that the real Kung Fu guys and the real Karate guys (like Mas Oyama) are some of the best martial artists in the world.

In Kung Fu you would defend yourself from attack and be done with it, in karate you would defend yourself to kill the opponent (but as a student of it of course i would stop long before that, that is simply the mentality of the people that study it).

They are both excellent arts, if you get the real stuff (traditional).|||Not sure why you mentioned straight movement. Karate has many different movements, both straight and circular. There are many differences between karate and Kung-Fu.

First there are at least 300 to 400 different kung-fu systems. They vary greatly. Kung-fu comes from China.

Karate originally came from Okinawa. Later it became known and practiced in Japan. There are many different styles of karate in both countries.

The differences are to many to even think about listing. There are also many things that are similar. Each style of karate and Kung-fu really needs to be examined closely to understand the minute differences. all styles are only as good as the instructor and his knowledge.

EDIT: Breaking the Demon

You seem to be under the mistaken belief that karate is mainly linear movement. That seems to say that you have not had much experience with it. I%26#039;m not putting you down. I just think you need to do more research before making that kind of general statement. There are enough things to confusing other without us posting things that may make it worse. I%26#039;d have contacted you directly, but you don%26#039;t allow email???

EDIT: I agree with Bushido.... where did some of these answers come from??? It is obvious that some people have not done their homework before answering. And for the record.....Karate came from Okinawa. The Okinawans introduced it to Japan just after the 1900%26#039;s began. Karate was not in Japan before that. The Japanese had other martial arts before that time.|||the short very version.

kung fu is chinese and consists of hundreds of styles. one the major influences in its development were the shaolin monks. monks are peaceful by nature, and only intended it for self defense, to harm anyone was against there karma.

karate- originally to-de (chinese hand), is was developed on okinawa from chinese kempo and a few other system, there are round movements but it was intended to be much more lethal after bushi matsumura made change it. karate was developed for the shuri-te castle guards to defend the king. which may entail killing the person.

karate was developed by the peichin class (equivalent to the samurai of japan). if you research the titles of all the founders of systems. the majority held the title peichin or higher. an a number of them worker in the castle close to the king, matsumura, motobu, itosu, azato, these are just a few.

you have to different philosophies in there development, the monks were concerned about karma and the guards had to defend the king.

edit:%26gt;karate has both straight and circular movements|||Kung fu movements are both linear and circular, but it is more reliant on looseness and snap. It is the way it is because these styles are based on animals, movements of inanimate things (like flowers or trees) and because they come from a a background by being created by zen monks (shaolin temple is believed to be the birthplace of kung fu, and the great majority of martial arts of the world).

Karate is very rigid and steady, full of mostly linear (straight) movements because of its Okinawan heritage with he deep-rootedness of Naha-te and Shuri-te.

kung fu styles outnumber Karate styles, but that doesn%26#039;t mean that karate is not diverse. some karate styles rely a lot on looseness: like Shorin-ryu or Uechi-ryu (I think). And some kung fu styles are stiffer than others.

Karate is only but two or three hundred years old. Kung fu, however, is widely considered to be around 2,000 years old.|||Karate has many different styles as well as Kung Fu. Karate has been changing and mixing many different martial arts they%26#039;ve challenged and nowadays, some Karate classes in Japan teaches you how to defend and fight against MMA and etc. Like sprawling and etc. Styles like Kyokushin Karate is one of recently created style which mixes some Muay Thai in there and lately, if you watch Karate tournaments especially Kyokushin Karate, you%26#039;ll see that it%26#039;s not straight.|||Kung fu or rather Wushu is from China, it has hundreds of different styles, and it uses weapons.

Karate is from Okinawa and adopted in Japan, it has dozens of styles, and most do not use weapons.

Karate has roots in kung fu.|||where do some of the ppl on here get there information from?they must pull it out thier assses?its disapointing when it comes from ppl who seem to have a clue sometimes.

karate isnt straight movements and it does have weapons it also contains grappling,take downs and ground work.|||kung fu is for chinese take away cooks to defend themselves and karate was designed for samuri to beat up thier gieshas.|||Some good answers have already been given.

I would just like to point out that Kung Fu stems from 2 different roots.

Buddhist (such as Shaolin) and Taoist (such as Tai Chi Chuan.)|||karate was designed for not so bright farmers when weapons were outlawed. kung fu goes back thousands of years before karate and the techniques were developed, learned, improved and passed down father to son or student. these techniques, moves or styles of kung fu were kept secret and not taught to outsiders like you and me until bruce lee came along and went against the traditional rule of secrecy. he believed the art pure, beautiful and yes deadly when mastered. he taught respect for it, dedication on perfecting it, and shared what he knew of it with us. before he came along guys would just rough house brawl stand toe to toe and beat each other until one got knocked out. he showed us a 150 lb guy could kick a much bigger and stronger guy with incredible speed, timing and lightening fast, powerful pin point strikes. he hit you with his entire 150 lbs focused into a fist or a kick that would send a 250 lb man flying across the room. luckily he never went on a killing spree or thousands would have died. he would have been unstoppable in america with millions of couch potatoes. at a leisurely pace he could have walked the city streets at night randomly killing people left and right without even breaking a sweat.

What kind of workouts do kung fu masters do?

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ive been studing a little shaolin kung fu latley and i whant to know how the stifu or master gets his perfect body so what kind of workouts do they use|||gay ones|||As many and as varied as you are going to get answers on here. Ask your sifu, I am sure he will tell you.|||1) Forms = the forms that you have been training, but with step by step precision, each stance and movement perfected.

2) Conditioning = holding their horse stances for 30 minutes to build their calve muscles, doing squats, pushups etc.

It%26#039;s really a mixture of everything, but also a lot of time commitment. They really focus on strengthening their movements and there are alot of repetitive motions involved.|||they do stuff like whatever you have done. forms and everything i guess. i think when they get more advanced, they work a lot on qigong or chi work. its pretty crazy.

i dont think there%26#039;s a secret special incredibly effective work out. the secret is consistency.|||Tae Bo

Bow Flex

Bull Worker

The Oprah Winfrey Diet|||martial arts sucks

How do you kung fu flip on gears of war 2?

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There are many videos on youtube but wont release a tutorial until the first patch and the ones with a tutorial are lies !!

please help ty !|||I%26#039;ve not been able to do it myself but i know how to but it takes practice be an inch from cover UP+A let go of UP then A then you should levitate then down+A. This is very hard and takes practice and it took me a year to do it on gears 1 lol