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kung fuPinyin gongfuChinese martial art that is simultaneously a spiritual and a physical discipline. It has been practiced at least since the Zhou dynasty (1111–255 BC). Its prescribed stances and actions are based on keen observations of human skeletal and muscular anatomy and physiology, and many of its movements are imitations of the fighting styles of animals. Its combative techniques resemble those used in karate and tae kwon do. Self-discipline is emphasized. Kung fu performed as exercise resembles t'ai chi ch'uan. kung fu any of various Chinese martial arts, some focusing on unarmed combat, others involving the use of weapons How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Demonstrations include belly dancing, Irish dancing, kung fu and tai chi, and there will be free health screenings. Shaolin is a 1,500-year-old Zen Buddhist temple in China famous for monks who are expert in the kung fu martial arts. As a girl who likes to do things like scuba dive, fight fires and practice kung fu, Michelle knew that being stereotyped could deprive her of the best possible education. |
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