Kung fu is loosely translated as “sustained effort or skill.” It is made up of hundreds of unique styles including northern and southern styles and tai chi. Within all the various styles, there are similar traits that run through all of them and brand them as a style of kung fu. Almost every discipline begins with foundational stances and movements which act as a springboard from which a practitioner may develop and learn new styles and form. As training continues and the student progresses, forms become more difficult and push the practitioner to become fluid and dexterous giving them the ability to perform magnificent moves with speed and strength. A distinguishing characteristic of kung fu is the variety of martial arts supplies and equipment that they use.
Two Different Kung Fu Styles
Wing Chun kuen kung fu one of a variety of martial arts disciplines, whose origins can be traced back to Southern China, and when compared to other well known martial arts styles, Wing Chun is a relative newcomer. Wing Chun’s origin is commonly thought to be from a female who was a protege to a Buddhist nun. Wing Chun is commonly believed to be a “soft” style, but is in reality blends both hard and soft techniques. To explain the term “hard” we refer to the concept of meeting force with force, and the “softness” of wing Chun comes from the evasive moves it teaches.
The rough translation of Wing Chun kuen is: wing Chun means “beautiful spring time” and kuen means “fist” or “fist fighting style.” However, many people refer to the style simply as “wing chun”, removing the kuen. It is rumored that “wing chun” was developed by observing a battle between a snake and a crane.
Shaolin mok-gar is among one of the original household disciplines of kung fu. Originating in Southern China, mok-gar is well-known for its focus and development of kicking techniques. The practice itself is not restricted to just kicking, and in fact the use of a full range of weapons is also part of the system. This creates a flexibility of attack and defense that typifies the basic concepts of Chinese martial arts. The ability to express yourself completely in the attempt to be victorious in your endeavor. Because the ultimate goal of mok-gar is to prevail, devotees understand that placing restrictions on particular movements and skills could potentially put one at a disadvantage.
Shaolin mok-gar kuen, is believed to have been developed by Mok-Da-Si, a midget who dwelt in a Southern Chinese Shaolin monastery. The discipline was originally called shaolin chuen and was taught to his family. The name is rumored to have been changed sometime around the third generation and was renamed mok-gar to honor its founder. Shaolin mok-gar kuen, is believed to have been developed by Mok-Da-Si, a midget who dwelt in a Southern Chinese shaolin monastery.
The discipline was originally called shaolin chuen and was taught to his family. The name is rumored to have been changed sometime around the third generation and was renamed mok-gar to honor its founder.