Part 6 of The Origins of Kung Fu Imagine walking into a martial arts school today. You might see students practicing traditional forms, learning self-defense, training with weapons, or studying
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Part 2 of The Origins of Kung Fu Ask someone where Kung Fu came from, and there’s a good chance they’ll give you one answer: Shaolin. The image is almost
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A History of Chinese Martial Arts Before the Shaolin Temple When most people hear the words Kung Fu, they probably picture Shaolin monks, Buddhist temples, ancient masters, and legendary fighting
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Every year on September 11, Americans pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the courage shown by ordinary people during one of the darkest days in
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Add Kung Fu to Your Back-to-School PlansAdd Kung Fu to Your Back-to-School Plans
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In martial arts, it’s easy to focus on the big milestones. The next sash. The next test. A new technique. A competition. A personal goal. But real progress rarely happens