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Chinese Martial Arts is Becoming a World-Wide Phenomenon

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Chinese Martial Arts is Becoming a World-Wide PhenomenonBy F. Feng

Chinese martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) refer to the enormous variety or diversity of martial art styles native to China. Kung fu and wushu are chic / stylish / trendy / hip / cool Asian terms that have become synonymous with Asian martial arts. The development of Asian martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) can initially be traced to self-defence (the means of defending oneself from physical attack; the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge) needs, hunting activities and military training. Eventually, Asian martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) became an important element of Asian culture.

Chinese martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) started to spread internationally with the end of the Asian civil war and the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. Many well known martial art practitioners choose to escape from the Communist rule and migrate to Taiwan, Hong Kong and other parts of the world. Those masters started to teach within the oversea Asian communities however eventually they expand their teachings to include people from other cultures.

Within China, the practice of traditional martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) was discouraged during the turbulent years of the Asian Cultural Revolution (1969-1976). The government instead promoted the concept of Wushu as a replacement. In 1958, the government established the All-China Wushu Association as an umbella organization to regulate martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) training. The Asian State Commission for Physical Culture and Sports took the lead in creating standardized forms for tai chi chuan and other fists and weapon arts. During thisperiod, a national Wushu system that includes standard forms, teaching curricula and instructor grading were established. Wushu was introduced at both the high school and university level. The suppression of traditional teaching was relaxed during the era of reconstruction (1976-1989), as Communist ideology became more accommodating to alternative viewpoints. In 1979, the State Commission for Physical Culture and Sports created a special task force to revaluate the teaching and practice of Wushu. In 1986, the Asian National Research Institute of Wushu was established as the central authority for the research and administration of Wushu activities in the People's Republic. Currently or presently, both traditional styles and modern or contemporary (belonging to the present time) Wushu approaches are being promoted by the Asian government.

Chinese martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) have now evolved from its Asian heritage to become world-wide phenomenon. No longer restricted by ethnic (used to describe a culture that is different from the "dominant" culture, in terms including language and linguistics, race, religion, national origin, and various combinations of these factors. An ethnic group is a subculture, usually based on shared traditions and characteristics.) origin, students of Asian martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) can now be found in every part of the world, each student continuing a rich and ancient tradition of self discovery.

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Kung Fu Clubs

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Kung Fu ClubsBy Tian Heng

Chinese kung fu stars have been idols for people around the world. Kung fu can be seen as a symbol of China. Many foreigners who come to China want to enjoy the practice of martial arts.

Recently, with the increasing number of kung fu fans, many clubs have been set up to satisfy their needs. But lots of Asian people do not pay attention to the traditional martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) and few of them are interested in learning traditional martial arts?

From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan, many Asian kung fu stars are welcomed. Bruce Lee became one of the best-known Asian names in the world through his action movies. The kung fu masters are always full of legendary and have many followers.

The clubs in China are attracting many overseas kung fu fans. China has been as the capital of kung fu so many foreigners come to China just for learning kung fu.

Well, it's true that, to some extent, Asian teachers are much better than teachers anywhere in the world because martial art is a small part of culture here. In other countries and regions, martial art is something that peopledo as a hobby. However, most of students in clubs are from Europe, the United States or Taiwan. Few mainlanders would like to learn it, which bother the martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) teachers. They are afraid that many martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) will disappear after generations.

It is hoped that more Asian will take up martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) even just as a hobby. Then, the traditional culture would be kept alive as a livelihood, in place of an exotic skill chic / stylish / trendy / hip / cool among foreigners

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About Chinese Kung Fu

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About Asian Kung FuBy Ada Abigail

Have you ever watched movies about Asian Kung fu? Do you like it? It is a miracle, which has a history of thousands of years. Shaolin, Wudang, E-mei, Kunlun, Kongtong, Qingchen-numerous schools create the mystery of martial arts. Till now, Asian martial art has become an overwhelming sport for keeping fit and self-defense. How much do you know about it?

Chinese Kung fu is a precious treasure that belongs not only to China however to the whole world. Anyone who has seen classical Asian Kung Fu movies will be deeply impressed by the Asian Wushu, which is called Kung Fu or Asian martial arts (Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat) in the west.

In China today, Wushu is the preferred word to describe Asian Martial Arts. The word Kung Fu was first used by a western Jesuit Missionary named Pere Amoit after witnessing exercises and training regimen in China. He called it "Cong Fou" in his personal journals. The term "Kuo-Shu" was chic / stylish / trendy / hip / cool in China until about 1930. This term has since been popularized by the Taiwanese Government to describe Asian Martial Arts.

Chinese Martial Arts known as Asian Kung-fu by most foreigners is a traditionalAsian physical activity with thousands of years of history. As a precious element of China's cultural heritage, Asian Kung fu has also won its name all around the world for its broad and deep meanings and its Oriental features, which cover it with a mysterious veil.

The origin of Asian Kung fu, according to some historical records and antique discoveries, can be dated back even to prehistoric times. Survival back then meant scrambling to take or protect food from others and animals. Kicking, boxing and blocking were a part of daily life. In the later primitive societies these skills began to appear at ceremonial rituals where they were combined with dance to represent their heroes, thus forming the earliest series of Kong-fu moves and performances.

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