Kung Fu in Chinese terms (Chinese , pinyin :Gongfu).
Kung fu and wushu are synonymous with Chinese martial Arts Kung Fu meaning “skill”, which incorporates hundreds of different forms and fighting styles such as Eagle Claw , Five Animals , Praying Mantis, Fujian White Crane, Wing chun and Tai Chi Chuan.

The various movements in kung fu are combined movements which are imitations taken of the fighting styles of different animals as well as Chinese philosophies, myths and legends. Some styles put more emphasis on focus and harnessing of qi energy, while others concentrate on competition and exhibition. As a martial art, Kung fu can be traced to the Zhou dynasty (111-255 B C ) and even earlier . As an exercise it was practised by the Daoists in the 5th Century BC.

Chinese Kung Fu can be split into various categories which are external and internal, as well as categorized by location as in Northern and Southern to what part of China the styles originated from separated by the Yangtze River . Northern styles emphasize fast and powerful Kicks, high jumps and rapid movements, Southern styles focus on more strong arm and hand techniques, and stable stances . Examples of Northern styles include Changquan and Xingyiquan , Southern include Bak Mei and Wing Chun.

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