| The martial art of Kung Fu is an exchange of culture, | | | | concept behind the balance is that same balance that |
| a type of exercise, and also a way of defending | | | | the Chinese believe keeps the balance between |
| yourself. The art is very popular throughout the | | | | heaven and earth. This concept of balance can be |
| world, also being known as Gung Fu, Wu Shu, and | | | | achieved by students if they completely focus their |
| even Kuo Shu. It shares some common traits with | | | | thoughts and empty their minds free from any type |
| Karate, such as using both hand and foot techniques. | | | | of distractions. |
| Kung Fu is one of the most popular forms of martial | | | | Kung Fu is a martial art that can be learned by |
| arts - and also one of the oldest. | | | | anyone. It does take a strong desire, just like any |
| Within Kung Fu, there are several styles and | | | | other martial art. It has a rich heritage, and a proud |
| variances, although the most popular are those that | | | | legacy. Kung Fu is indeed a deadly martial art, if used |
| have their roots in the well known Shaolin Temple. | | | | in the wrong ways. There are variations of Kung Fu |
| What most people are not aware of however, is the | | | | as well, which include the infamous five animals - |
| fact that Kung Fu was practiced in China years | | | | Tiger, Dragon, Eagle Claw, Crane, and the Snake. |
| before the first Shaolin temple was even though of. | | | | Adapted by the animals in which they are named |
| A majority of martial arts enthusiasts think of self | | | | after, the five animals style is some of the most |
| defense as being the ultimate goal of any martial art. | | | | impressive in martial arts. Tiger Claw is by far the |
| While self defense is involved the martial is so much | | | | deadliest of the five animals, teaching students to |
| more than just fighting and defense - it is a true art, | | | | strike just like the dreaded tiger. This style teaches |
| one that develops the mind, body, and the soul. | | | | the student power in his hands, so that when he |
| Kung Fu doesnt teach students to overcome others, | | | | strikes, he tears the flesh. Tiger Claw is very deadly, |
| as it teaches students to look within themselves and | | | | although it is very hard to find instructors that teach |
| learn to have complete and total control over their | | | | this style now days. |
| emotions. Is is an art of harmony, that teaches to | | | | Unlike other martial arts, there really are no |
| students to remain at peace and avoid | | | | competitions for Kung Fu. Stylists can compete it |
| confrontations. If a situation threatens bodily harm to | | | | other competitions, although there really are not any |
| the student, then he must rise to the occasion - | | | | that are for only Kung Fu. It is an ancient martial art, |
| becoming the warrior and defending himself. | | | | that is to be used only in instances were there is no |
| Just like other types of martial arts, Kung Fun | | | | other option than to fight back. When provoked, the |
| teaches the balance that is crucial for executing | | | | stylist should try everything he or she can to avoid |
| techniques and the proper movement. The basic | | | | confrontations. |