Kung Fu

Kung Fu

a martial art, both a form of exercise with a spiritual dimension stemming from concentration and self-discipline and a primarily unarmed mode of personal combat often equated with karate or Tae kwon do.

Kung Fu

comes from Cantonese, and it actually refers to any skill you learn through hard work and lots of practice.

Kung Fu

can also signify careful preparation for the performance of any skillful endeavor without interference from the intellect or emotions.C

Ch'uan Fa (fist way).

kung fu was called what?

Shaolin Temple

Easily the most famous Kung Fu institution,

Song Mountain in Henan.

where did shaolin boxing originate?

EAGLE CLAWKUNG

known for its gripping techniques, strikes, joint locks, takedowns and pressure point attacks.

LEOPARD KUNG FU

focuses on aggressive speed and agility to defeat an opponent.

MONKEY KUNG FU

unorthodox and acrobatic style used to disorient and attack opponents from unusual angles and positions.

PRAYING MANTIS KUNG

known for its redirection, joint manipulation, pressure point attacks and trapping tactics.

ZUI QUAN (DRUNKEN FIST)

tries to imitate a drunkard’s movements (i.e. staggering and falling over) in order to confuse opponents and allow for devastating counter attacks.

EAGLE CLAWKUNG, LEOPARD KUNG FU, MONKEY KUNG FU, PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU, ZUI QUAN (DRUNKEN FIST)

what are the basic skills andtechniques of kung fu?

belts, elastic ropes, nunchaku, striking dummies, gloves, shoes, socks, plum blossom poles

what are the equipment used in kung fu?