Part 5 of The Origins of Kung Fu For centuries, Chinese martial arts were passed from teacher to student, within families, through local communities, and among soldiers. Skills were preserved
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The Qing Dynasty: How Traditional Kung Fu Styles EvolvedThe Qing Dynasty: How Traditional Kung Fu Styles Evolved
Part 4 of The Origins of Kung Fu When we think of traditional Kung Fu today, we picture distinct styles, recognizable forms, specialized techniques, and generations of teachers passing their
When Kung Fu Entered the Historical Record: The Ming Dynasty and General Qi JiguangWhen Kung Fu Entered the Historical Record: The Ming Dynasty and General Qi Jiguang
Part 3 of The Origins of Kung Fu In our first two articles, we traveled from the ancient roots of Chinese martial arts to the Shaolin Temple and the legends