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Shaolin Kung Fu
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Kung Fu on June 13, 2011
Shaolin Kung Fu, which refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts related with the Shaolin Monastery, is well known all over the world.
Originally, Shaolin Kung Fu was practiced mainly for self-defendense and safeguarding the ancient temples. It was quite popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581-907). Read the rest of this entry »
Qigong
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Kung Fu on February 28, 2011
Qigong, literally means breath exercises in Chinese, is an integral part of Chinese martial arts. It is also a kind of Chinese unique physical and psychological training which can make one’s bodily functions work harmoniously.
Qigong has a long history in China. In ancient times, it was always called Tuna, Xingqi, etc. In 1950, it got the name of qigong and became popular among the common people since then.
The practice of qigong is basically divided into two categories. In one way, it is dominated by static training. It is also a basic concentration practice and people usually practice it by meditation or repose, with special way of breathing. In another way, it is predominated by physical movements. Sports exercise is a typical way to practice it. Read the rest of this entry »
Eighteen Arms of Wushu
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Kung Fu on October 11, 2010
Eighteen Arms of Wushu refers to the main eighteen kinds of weapons of Chinese martial arts. On May 18, 2010, these weapons were listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
It is said that Eighteen Arms of Wushu was first mentioned in history during the period of Southern Song Dynasty (1127~1279). Till now, there still exits a controversy of what the eighteen weapons really refer to. Eighteen Arms of Wushu are generally presented as follows:
1) Dao – knife (known as one of the four major weapons, one of the earliest weapons in China)
2) Qiang – spear (known as one of the four major weapons, famous ones including Lihua spear, etc.)
3) Jian – sword (known as one of the four major weapons, also regarded as The Gentleman of Weapons)
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