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1: The Martialarm Introduction To Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun is a southern style of Chinese kung-fu, and the most influential Chinese martial art in modern times. Wing Chun emphasizes self-defense reduced to its most streamlined rudiments

2: The Martialarm Introduction To T'ai Chi Kung Fu
Although T'ai Chi (also commonly spelled "Taiji") is technically a form of Wushu, it merits its own listing because it differs from most other forms in significant ways.

3: The Martialarm Introduction To Pa-Kua Kung Fu
One of the three branches of nei-chia(internal family of system) of Chinese boxing (along with Tai-Chi and Hsing-'i). Pa-Kua was derived from the philosophy from the I Ching(Book of Changes).

4: The Martialarm Introduction To Praying Mantis Kung fu
Praying Mantis Kungfu was created by Wong Long in the year 1644, during the Manchurian takeover, Wong Long took refuge at Shaolin Temple.

5: The Martialarm Introduction To Kung Fu
The term "Kung Fu" came into popular use in the west because of its use in television and movies, but it is not technically the correct term for a style of martial arts.

6: The Martialarm Introduction To Hung Gar Kung Fu
A Fukien tea merchant, from the family Hung, studied Shaolin tiger and then went on to develop the leopard, adopted and changed the styles of dragon and snake. He married a lady who was adept in the crane style.

7: The Martialarm Introduction To Hsing 'I Kung Fu
Literally the 'mind-form'. Found chiefly in the north, originating in San-Shih province. It spread to Hepei, the to Hunan, and eventually reached Peking.

8: The Martialarm Introduction To Choy Li Fut
Choy-Li-Fut is a popular Southern style of kung-fu in which the contenders oppose from some distance, which requires of each the proficient and exprt development of long-hand abilities

9: Shaolin Temple Kung Fu History
Shaolin Temple and its legendary Shaolin warrior monks have given birth and inspiration to world renowned styles like Hung Gar, Choy Li Fut and Wing Chun to name a few. Shaolin Temple and its legendary skills can also be found within our pop culture today as inspiration for movie stars like Jet Li and Jackie Chan and for movies like Shaolin Soccer, the Matrix and Kill Bill. Shaolin Kung Fu is considered to be one of China's cultural treasures and its presence can be felt worldwide.

10: Kung Fu The History
Exactly when Kung Fu first sprouted is unknown, with historians stating that Chinese martial forms most likely predate recorded history. Since the dawn of time there have been battles between man and animal, warring tribes, etc. during which conflicts combative techniques were executed and accumulated and passed down from generation to generation.


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