history of kung fu

Kung Fu a generic term that describes the martial arts that originated in China. Chinese kung fu is \based around self discipline as well as fighting, the art emphasis self respect, self discipline, being humble and patience. Meditation is a unique part of traditional Kung Fu.

Kung fu became very popular in China when the teachers included mind training as part of the daily workouts. The result of this combination of mental as well as physical exercise is the martial art we know today

 Zen or Chan was introduced to the Shaolin monks by an Indian priest named Bodhidharma. It is said that he  would catch the monks falling asleep during meditation. In order to assist them with their meditation he introduced breathing exercises for health, meditation, self-development, and self-defense.

Kung fu has a wide variety variety of movements, systems, weapons and traditions when compared to most other martial arts. There are hard and soft types of martial arts in China. Both of these styles include the use of weapons. Some of the weapons used include the broadsword, staff, kwan do, butterfly knives and three section staff. It has been estimated that there are over two hundred different styles of kung fu.