I see a lot of people touting the exploits of TKD, judo, karate, jujitsu, kick boxing and such. I have no issues with any of these but never see people talking about Kung fu and styles they study.
Me personally I've studied Shuia-Chiao, Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis, and Hung Gar Kuen along with a smattering of Yuan style Tai Chi.
2006-08-23 10:13:36 · 14 answers · asked by Dru 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Nope :(
2006-08-23 10:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anry 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The reason no one discusses Kung Fu is because not many people study it. In the area I'm from (near one of the biggest cities in Ireland) the only martial arts available are Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate, Judo, Hapkido, Tai Chi and Kickboxing, and Kung Fu schools are not common in Ireland. I would love to study an art like Northern Praying Mantis, but I don't fancy a four hour drive into Dublin every week (if there's even a school in Dublin, I'm not sure).
You're lucky to be able to study Kung Fu!
2006-08-23 10:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do. I'll reiterate what was previously said, kung fu instruction is hard to find in a lot of places. I live in a decent sized city, and out of all the places that teach martial arts, only a hand full teach kung fu. Out of those, only three are any good, two are in the same school and the last is taught in a rather recluse way. I just think that for the most part, there is a different mind set than other styles.
2006-08-23 15:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by chimphappyhour 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I study Kempo at USSD. We learn some karate, some jujitsu, and mostly Shaolin Kung Fu. USSD has over 170 schools in 14 states and is growing so Kung Fu is alive and well out trhere.
There were 471 students and teachers from USSD that went to China last month. We went to the Shaolin Temple and train with the Shaolin Monks. That was a AWESOME experience.
2006-08-23 16:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I study Kung fu and have for already 2 years. Little time, huh? You are right when you say people talking about Kung fu are rarely, if ever, found. It is quite sad, being the oldest of martial arts (I think), that it is not that profoundly intertwined with the peoples of our time. Still, I prefer it the most, to all other martial arts (not to offend anyone who practises other arts).
I am recently quite anxious. Can't wait to start learning the sword!! Wish I could learn more, but I must respect my master's wishes to take each step with patience.
2006-08-24 18:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by JC 301186 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not. There are no koon around here (Pa), if there were perhaps I would. As an art I really enjoy watching Kung-fu.In many of the forms in the traditional Okinawan style I study there are kung-fu roots.
It is a valuable art that founded many styles.
2006-08-23 11:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah,
I studied Hung Gar primarily for over a decade.....but in that time I've played with Southern Wing Chun, Choy Li Fut, Yin Bagua, and Chen Taiji.
I've now moved on to Japanese martial arts, but I still play with my Gung Fu....they compliment one another well.
2006-08-24 05:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Manji 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to study Shaolin Kempo Karate, which is based on Kung Fu.
2006-08-23 11:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by noute_sotbef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to watch Kung Fu on television.
David Carradine was bad to the bone!
2006-08-23 11:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by reporebuilder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am trained in tiger style boxing, as well as snake and small amounts of crane. But I have mastered mostly tiger. Its the palm applied version from northern china. I as well Studied in Wing-Chun and am very versed.
2006-08-23 20:31:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Jet Lee, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Lee.
2006-08-23 21:01:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋