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Asian kung fun bridge5/29/2023 Shaolin Kung Fu is well known in China and abroad. It is said that "In external kung fu, you exercise your tendons, bones, and skin in internal kung fu, you train your spirit, your qi, and your mind." And so internal kung fu can continue later in life, when the external body weakens. In Chinese kung fu however, a distinction is made between "external" and "internal" kung fu. Injuries sustained during years of active sport participation at a young age can affect our ability to continue exercising in later life. ![]() In sports like track and field, ball sports, weightlifting, and boxing, an athlete typically has to retire from full participation in his 30s. It combines techniques of self-defense and health-keeping. The Theory of Kung FuĬhinese kung fu is a large system of theory and practice. When the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) began, hunting was considered as an important measure of kung fu training. Gradually they accumulated experience in self defense. At that time people used cudgels to fight against wild beasts. It is estimated that Chinese Kung Fu can be dated back to primeval society. Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline, and art. The theory of kung fu is based upon classical Chinese philosophy. Different from self-defense and boxing, kung fu is more holistic, developing internal discipline with external technique. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports, which utilizes both brawn and brain. ![]() ![]() Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
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