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Kungfu (kung fu), Chinese martial arts, is also called Wushu (wu shu), or gongfu (gong fu). It is an very old and traditional folk sport. And it is one of the most valuable Chinese cultural heritages.
The theory of Wushu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy. It is a traditional folk sport characterized by various barehand and armed combat techniques in China.
It utilizes both brawn and brain.
It has a long history. And its content is rich. Kung fu has been developed and enjoyed by Chinese people for thousands of years, because it is of great importance in conditions and community where nature adapts things and only the fittest survives. It is not only of skill but also a type of thoroughly tempered traditional Chinese culture. It is science and also good sport. Kungfu is more and more enjoyed by the world. That is the Chinese people's great contribution to the whole world for people's health and happiness.
Kung fu pattern comprises fist pattern and weapon pattern. Fist pattern has been the main content of Kung fu (Wushu) since ancient times. Fist pattern comprises Shaolinquan, Taijiquan, Changquan, Nanquan, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang, etc. Kungfu Weapons evolved from ancient Chinese military weapons. Besides sabre, spear, rapier and cudgel, there are bow, arrow, slingshot, Ge, halberd, hook, Guai, shield, dagger, whip, rapier, Biangan, Quan, meteor hammer, Dang, fork, Pa, hammer, Zhua, Emeici, axe, Yue, Shuo, spade and Jue, etc.
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