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