Kung Fu

The words Kung Fu conjure up images of warrior monks and cyberpunk warriors. They make us think of men and women flying through the air like in The Matrix or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. What do these words actually mean though?

According to Wikipedia, kung fu is a Chinese term referring to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete. This means that kung fu refers to any skill that it takes time and effort to develop. So you can have kung fu in music, cooking, flower arranging, or any other skill you have to practice to improve.

In the West however kung fu usually refers to Chinese martial arts. The Chinese fighting systems are a vast and fascinating subject. There are over 1000 different styles that are known today. This is an amazing cultural treasure trove for health and self defense. In coming posts we will feature videos and a little information about kung fu styles.