Chinese martial arts, commonly referred to with umbrella terms kung fu (/ ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː /; Chinese: 功夫; pinyin: gōngfu; Cantonese Yale: gūng fū), kuoshu (國術; guóshù) or wushu (武術; wǔshù), are multiple fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in Greater China.

This article contains a concise listing of individual systems of Chinese martial arts. Listings of various branches of a martial art system are located on a corresponding Wikipedia page which details the history of the system.

Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports, which utilizes both brawn and brain. Different from self-defense and boxing, kung fu is more holistic, developing internal discipline with external technique.

The various movements in kung fu, most of which are imitations of the fighting styles of animals, are initiated from one to five basic foot positions: normal upright posture and the four stances called dragon, frog, horse riding, and snake. The concept of martial arts styles appeared from around the Ming dynasty.

2023年6月2日 · Chinese Kung Fu (Martial Arts) is a traditional Chinese sport which has developed over a long historical period. Shaolin, Wudang and Emei are the most famous genres. Kungfu actors include Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan.

Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, traces its origins back over 4,000 years. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) and the Warring States Period (475–221 BCE), martial techniques were developed primarily for battlefield combat.

2024年3月19日 · Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Gongfu or Wushu, is a collection of fighting styles that have evolved over many centuries in China. Today, it's not just a martial art but also considered a traditional sport that's becoming increasingly popular.

2024年10月29日 · The most popular internal style of Chinese martial art is Tai Chi, also called Taiji (太极拳 Tàijíquán) while the most famous style associated with the external style is Shaolin Kung Fu (少林功夫 Shàolín Gōngfū).

2023年10月11日 · Kung Fu, an ancient sport popular in China, has a very long history, during which a variety of skills were created and massively improved. Originated from the hunting and defense needs in the primitive society (over 1.7 million years ago – 21st century BC), it at first only included some basic skills like cleaving, chopping, and stabbing.

2 天之前 · Chinese martial arts, known as “Wushu” or “Kung Fu,” are not just forms of self-defense; they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, philosophy, and history. From the fluid, graceful movements of Tai Chi to the powerful, dynamic techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu, these practices combine physical strength, mental focus, and spiritual discipline.