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	Is Wushu the same as Kungfu?
		The trend has been so established that today when the term "wushu" is used, especially in the West, it is conceptualized as a demonstrative sport, whereas when the term "kungfu" is used it is conceptualized as a martial art.
		Thus, Shaolin Kungfu is "shaolinquan" or "shaolin wushu" in Chinese, and Tai Chi Kungfu is "taijiquan" or "taiji wushu".
		The wushu instructors were quite right to say that wushu was derived from Shaolin Kungfu because except for Taijiquan and aerobatic movements, virtually all wushu movements were taken from Shaolin Kungfu.
	wongkk.com /answers/sp-issues/wushu-1.html (591 words)

	Wushu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		See wushu (term) for more information about the term wushu, including a literal translation and explanations of its various uses.
		Wushu (sport), a modern exhibition and full-contact sport based on traditional Chinese martial arts, created in the People's Republic of China.
		Wu Shu (writer), Chinese writer and Communist revolutionary born in Qichun County, Hubei Province.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wushu (136 words)

	University of Arizona Wushu Club
		Wushu is Chinese for "martial arts." Typically, the term Wushu applies to all Chinese martial arts, which vary greatly in visual style and application.
		Historically, Wushu has been used as a method of self-defense both empty-handed and with weapons, but many modern applications are completely non-violent, only for the purpose of performance.
		In the U of A Wushu Club, we primarily practice Chang Quan, but there is an opportunity to learn Nan Quan (Southern Fist) and different weapons as students gain more skill.
	clubs.asua.arizona.edu /~uawushu/about.htm (215 words)

	Texas Wushu - What is Wushu?
		Wushu, which means "war arts" in Chinese, is the broad term for all Chinese martial arts.
		Wushu has been a growing name in the world arena with many countries now having national teams, frequent international competitions, and a bid to include wushu as an event in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
		With a single standard to hold all of their competitiors to contemporary wushu competitions have become much easier to prepare for and much easier to judge.
	studentorgs.utexas.edu /wushu/whatiswushu.html (572 words)

	Beijingwushuteam.com
		"Wushu" is the correct term for all Chinese martial arts therefore kung fu and wushu were originally the same.
		Wushu is an important component of the cultural heritage of China, with a rich content that has remained untarnished over the centuries.
		The wealth of wushu's content, the beauty of wushu movents, the difficulty factor, and the scientific training methods are the song of the elements that set wushu apart from martial arts.
	www.beijingwushuteam.com (696 words)

	Wu-shu
		Wushu is the Chinese term for martial arts.
		Today, Wushu is also a popular international sport and will become an Olympic event this decade.
		Over the centuries, Wushu has multiplied into various styles of boxing, weapon play, acrobatics, and combat.
	www.yijiaowushu.com /Wu-shu.html (229 words)

	Kung Fu Wushu New Zealand
		Wushu is the Chinese term for martial arts and includes Tai Chi and Kung fu as well as hundreds of other systems.
		The opportunity for wushu routines to reach towards its fullest potential, like all sports, is intrinsically linked to the IOC and the high ideals of the Olympic movement.
		Wushu is China's national sport, part of the PhysEd programme in all China's schools, a competition event in the Asian and
	www.wushu.org.nz (410 words)

	California Wushu Academy
		Many of these styles have greatly influenced the development of the standardized art form known as wushu, a term which can be literally translated to mean "war art" or "military art".
		Although contemporary wushu focuses mainly on performance rather than fighting, it provides many benefits, such as increased strength and flexibility, and improves overall health.
		Captivating more and more people who want to gain its benefits, wushu is poised to establish itself as a major component of the martial arts and sports community.
	www.cawushu.com (1116 words)

	contempory wushu @ josé johnson's chinese martial arts and wellness center
		Wushu (often called Kung Fu) is the term for Chinese martial arts.
		In addition to the basic skills needed for martial arts, students learn wushu forms, which are practiced with speed to burn off all of that young energy and develop coordination between what the mind tells the body to do and what the body can actually achieve.
		Our contemporary Wushu program teaches Nanquan (Northern Long Fist) which is the style used in today's Chinese martial arts movies.
	www.dowellness.com /kungfu.html (1116 words)

	California Wushu Academy
		Many of these styles have greatly influenced the development of the standardized art form known as wushu, a term which can be literally translated to mean "war art" or "military art".
		Although contemporary wushu focuses mainly on performance rather than fighting, it provides many benefits, such as increased strength and flexibility, and improves overall health.
		Captivating more and more people who want to gain its benefits, wushu is poised to establish itself as a major component of the martial arts and sports community.
	www.cawushu.com (1116 words)

	Wushu Webring
		The Wushu Webring is a gathering place for people all over the world who are interested in the exciting and complex world of the Chinese martial arts, known to many by the term Kung Fu (Gung Fu).
		A modern wushu school in the heart of the UK, teaching basic, intermediate and IWF competition standard chinese martial arts run by an ex British team athlete.
		From the slow, graceful healing movements of Taijiquan, to the power and practicality of classical Shaolin, to the bold and extreme athleticism of modern wushu, all of the varied styles of wushu are welcome here.
	u.webring.com /hub?ring=wushu (1116 words)

	The Way of the Dragon School
		Cangzhou Wushu This term refers to the Wushu styles known in the Canzhou area.
		Hao, Zhihua A former member of the Beijing Wushu team and a Wuyin title recipient.
		For lack of a better choice and lack of definite information, and also to honor him, many Shaolin Wushu and Qigong methods were credited to him.
	www.waydragon.com /KFElements/KE-Glossary.htm (1116 words)

	Study Abroad in Beijing with World Link Education and Experience China
		Popularly known as Kung-Fu, Wushu is the Chinese term for martial arts, it encompasses traditional and contemporary styles as well as external and internal forms.
		Learn Chinese Martial Arts, Wushu, Qigong or Taiji quan (Taichi) in the land of its origins, under the guidance of Chinese National Wushu champions.
		The guided tour includes visiting the sacred Shaolin Temple, training under Shaolin Monks, watching a Shaolin Wushu performance, and sightseeing.
	www.worldlinkedu.com /martial_arts.html (1917 words)

	Study Abroad in Beijing with World Link Education and Experience China
		Popularly known as Kung-Fu, Wushu is the Chinese term for martial arts, it encompasses traditional and contemporary styles as well as external and internal forms.
		Learn Chinese Martial Arts, Wushu, Qigong or Taiji quan (Taichi) in the land of its origins, under the guidance of Chinese National Wushu champions.
		The guided tour includes visiting the sacred Shaolin Temple, training under Shaolin Monks, watching a Shaolin Wushu performance, and sightseeing.
	www.worldlinkedu.com /martial_arts.html (1949 words)

	The Way of the Dragon School
		This is a term referring to the many Northern Style Wushu including: Chaquan, Huaquan, Paoquan, Hongquan, Liuhequan, Yanqingquan, etc. Changquan movements are usually long, open, and extended.
		Changquan is suited for youngsters learning Wushu because it sets a solid foundation for studying other styles of Wushu.
		In Modern Wushu competitions, Changquan routines must include a proper fist, palm, and hand hook; and the five basic stances, gongbu, mabu, pubu, xubu, and xiebu.
	www.waydragon.com /KFElements/KE-Glossary.htm (1949 words)

	Chinese martial arts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kung fu (in Chinese:功夫) and wushu (in Chinese:武術) are two popular Chinese terms that are commonly used as a synonym for Chinese martial arts.
		For more information about their original meaning and other uses, see kung fu (term) and wushu (term).
		Shaolin Kung Fu Shaolin, considered as the centre of the World (for China) was a balanced style incorporating both internal and external, northern and southern, long and short, quick and slow, etc. It seeks to find the ultimate balance between the material and immaterial, physical and metaphysical, with the aim of reaching enlightenment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kung_Fu (4827 words)

	Wing Chun
		In the recent past, before Wushu became a household word in the martial arts world, the term Kuoshu was a most recognized term in the overseas Chinese communities.
		Wushu and Kuoshu are just different terms having the same meaning - Chinese Martial Arts.
		Somehow, in the background after Smith has come and gone, diligently contributing his skills, knowledge and experience is a figure who is now quietly recognized by the ROC's International Kuoshu Federation and commands enough respect and recognition from scores around the world who travel the globe to his doors.
	lomankamwingchun.tripod.com /Articles/WC-connection.htm (4827 words)

	Kung Fu Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ BareHands.com
		Kung fu (in Chinese: 功夫) and wushu (in Chinese: 武術) are two popular Chinese terms that are commonly used as a synonym for Chinese martial arts.
		For more information about their original meaning and other uses, see kung fu (term) and wushu (term).
		The films of Bruce Lee were instrumental in the initial burst of Chinese martial arts' popularity in the West, and lately, martial artists and actors such as Jet Li and Jackie Chan have appeared in later films.
	www.barehands.com /encyclopedia/Kung_fu (4123 words)

	SYL Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute - Neck Hold Techniques: A Cop's Perspective
		The brain shuts down and the person 'goes to sleep' (hence the term 'sleeper hold') when the jugular veins and carotid arteries are sealed.
		To avoid confusion, I suggest that the term 'choke' only be used when referring to sealing the breath techniques (respiratory restraints) and that the term 'neck restraint' be used to describe sealing the vein techniques (vascular restraints).
		The fundamental differences between sealing the breath (the choke) and sealing the vein (lateral vascular neck restraint or the 'sleeper hold') are evident by the angles of attack on the neck (see the attached figure of the cross-section of the neck).
	www.shouyuliang.com /newsletter/v4n3/v4n3a6.shtml (1177 words)

	Kung fu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Many consider wushu a better term for Chinese martial arts, as it translates directly into "martial art."
		The term is first used by a Westerner, French Jesuit missionary Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, in the 18th Century and later popularized in the West by famous film martial artist Bruce Lee.
		Part of the confusion around this term comes from the many ways the Chinese characters 功夫 can be romanized, as Chinese romanization systems have evolved much in the past years.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Kung_Fu (1124 words)

	Pressure points, dim mak, kung fu, tai chi, chi kung, dao yin at the Golden Lion Academy
		Wushu is a generic term that encompasses the traditional Chinese martial arts of Kung Fu and Tai Chi.
		Fifteen students of Golden Lion were chosen to represent Australia to compete at the Inaugural World Traditional Wushu Festival held in Zhengzhou, China, October 2004.
		Pressure points, dim mak, kung fu, tai chi, chi kung, dao yin at the Golden Lion Academy
	www.goldlion.com.au (1124 words)

	Green Dragon School
		In China the proper term that is used is WUSHU (military art), while Taiwan uses the term KUOSHU (National Art).
		Grandmaster Martin was presented with the Chinese Kuoshu "A" Medal of Martial Arts Excellence by General Chen of the International Kushu Federation of Taipei, Taiwan ROC in July 2000.
		He was also recently honored with an induction into the "Kuoshu Hall of Fame" for the year 2002, by the United States Chinese Kuoshu Federation.
	www.geocities.com /umara2000/schools/schoolgd.html (1124 words)

	Kali, Silat and Kuntao - View topic CyberKwoon.com
		It is like wushu (the modern sport) peoples come one day and tell you that all chinese martial arts come from wushu and your ngo cho kun is just a simplified and incomplete offspring.....
		The term of "kun" means fist, "To or Tao" means way much similar to "do" which was use in japanese martial arts like karateDO, AkiDO and juDO.
		So that means some kuntao styles has similarities with silat and kali.
	www.cyberkwoon.com /forum/viewtopic/10880.html (1124 words)

	Wushu - Chinese Movie - Chinese Art
		Taijiquan is a wushu style famous for slow, relaxed movements, and often seen as an exercise method for old people.
		Gun (when pronunciated in pinyin, it sounds like gwun) refers to a long staff slightly less tall than the user with his arms stretched up, but the wushu event is a Changquan method of using the gun.
		It is commonly used much the same way as the popular term kung fu, referring specifically to Chinese martial arts, but is in China also used as a general and formal term for any martial art.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Wushu (1124 words)

	Wushu
		Taijiquan is a wushu style famous for slow, relaxed movements, and often seen as an exercise method for old people.
		Gun (when pronunciated in pinyin, it sounds like gwun) refers to a long staff slightly less tall than the user with his arms stretched up, but the wushu event is a Changquan method of using the gun.
		The wushu event is a modern recompilization based on the Yang (&;) style of Taijiquan, but also including movements of the Chen (陳), Wu (吳), Wu (武), and Sun (孫) styles.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/W/Wushu.htm (1124 words)

	The Way of the Dragon School
		This is a term referring to the many Northern Style Wushu including: Chaquan, Huaquan, Paoquan, Hongquan, Liuhequan, Yanqingquan, etc. Changquan movements are usually long, open, and extended.
		While he was there, he taught his Wushu to the Hui ethnic Chinese.
		It is not surprising that the practitioners of Chaquan in the past have mostly been the Hui ethnic Chinese.
	www.waydragon.com /KFElements/KE-Glossary.htm (13878 words)

	Martial arts training - Gongfu / Kungfu
		(A chef can have good "Gongfu / Kungfu".) The Chinese term that translates into "military art" is "Wushu" Gongfu / Kungfu.
		In reality we should have an entry for each individual Gongfu / Kungfu style we are interested in, but this would fill entire volumes.
		It is used to describe anything that a person nees to spend time training in and becoming skillful in.
	www.martial-arts-training.com /martial-arts-styles/kungfu.htm (13878 words)

	Kung Fu & WuShu Weapons, Gear, Books & more
		Kung fu or gongfu ( pinyin: gongfu) is a well-known Chinese term used in the West to designate Chinese martial arts.
		It is commonly recognized that Shaolin White Crane is the root of Okinawan Karate, and has heavily influenced Japanese martial arts.
		Shaolin White Crane Hard Qigong strengthens muscles, tendons, and ligaments and develops the strength and flexibility of the torso and spine.
	www.myxxlmall.com /more/kung-fu-gear.php (13878 words)

	Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Tai Chi
		Chinese wushu involves practice with weapons as well as the standard bare-hand skills.
		Yongchun Quan is just one of a number of styles under the general term, Nan Quan, the Southern School of Boxing, a vigorous and aggressive school popular south of the Yangtze River.
		Yongchun Quan - Peng Shi Mu Ren Zhuang (Wooden Man Stake, Synthetic Routine)
	www.allmasters.com (13878 words)

	Kung Fu & WuShu Weapons, Gear, Books & more
		Kung fu or gongfu (pinyin: gongfu) is a well-known Chinese term used in the West to designate Chinese martial arts.
		Volume 5 covers wing chun fighting strategy, grappling defense, weapons defense, an introduction to dim mak (death touch) and advanced chi meditation.
		This Kung Fu jacket has the characteristics you look for in style, comfort, and quality.
	www.myxxlmall.com /more/kung-fu-gear.php (13878 words)

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