The legend of Kung Fu, performance at Red Theatre Beijing. Wonderful story on Stage. In China.
The Chinese Kung Fu is popular terms with Chinese martial arts, trace its origins back some 4000 years ago to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. In the long course of development, the Kung fu's purpose from self-defense to health maintenance and finally as method of self-cultivation. the influence of martial arts ideals in civilian society can be found in poetry, fiction, and eventually film. China has one of the longest histories of continuously recorded martial arts tradition of any society in the world, There are common themes to the different styles, that mimic movements from animals and others that gather inspiration from various Chinese philosophies, myths and legends. For example, external and internal. northern and southern, imitative-styles and more. Kung Fu requires of the practitioner a strict code of physical and mental discipline, It's training consists of the following components: basics, forms, applications and weapons. Each style has its own unique training system with varying emphasis on each of those addition, philosophy, ethics and even medical practice are highly regarded by most Chinese martial arts. A complete training system should also provide insight into Chinese attitudes and culture. A common saying concerning basic training in Chinese martial arts is as follows: Train both Internal and External. External training includes the hands, the eyes, the body and stances. Internal training includes the heart, the spirit, the mind, breathing and strength.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Red Theatre Beijing China
Photo credit: © Daniel Valla FRPS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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