| No doubt, martial arts is one of the longest form of | | | | do his complex stunt action in his movies, just having |
| self defense technique that ever existed since the | | | | half of what he know is already enough to save your |
| beginning of human civilization. Each part of the world | | | | life, or to do a counter attack in a real life fighting |
| region have their own version of martial arts. And if | | | | situation. |
| you observe the world history closely, Kung Fu, the | | | | There are a lot of martial arts teachings available, and |
| chinese form of martial arts is perhaps one of the | | | | there is no right or wrong when it comes to which of |
| most well known and practised form of self defense | | | | them that you decided to learn. In fact, there are a |
| arts from generation to generation. | | | | lot of martial arts gurus like Bruce Lee who learnt so |
| And thanks to the exposures done by martial artists | | | | many types of martial arts and come out with their |
| turned movie stars like Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Bruce Lee | | | | own styles. If you're comfortable using weaponries, |
| and a few others, Chinese martial arts, more | | | | then you should at least try kendo and fencing. And |
| specifically Kung fu has spread beyond its ethnic root | | | | if you're like me, and interested to learn close |
| and is gaining attention from all around the world. | | | | combats skills, you can try Korean martial arts, |
| Most people, when asked about what their idea | | | | Taekwando, or Japanese Judo. |
| about self defense are, kung fu, or karate-do. Let | | | | But, always bear in mind to use your martial arts skill |
| me spill out the truth for you. What you learn in | | | | for self defense purpose. It's always better to be |
| school is not going to save your life if you're involved | | | | prepared to face any dangers that may happen. Who |
| in a real life situation. | | | | knows you might be able to use your martial arts skill |
| And to be honest, I started to have interest in the | | | | to save your life from a life threatening situation. We |
| martial arts when I was exposed to the Hong Kong | | | | must do whatever it takes to save ourselves. |
| dramas, so, that's why if you ask me what I know | | | | Sometimes, even having a basic self defense skill can |
| about martial arts, I would say, I know them thru the | | | | save your life. In real time combat, even a split |
| TV and cinema. While it's fun to see how Jackie Chan | | | | second difference means a lot. |