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80Jet Li Vs Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan and Jet Li are two of the most famous martial arts icons. We've seen them beat up numerous guys in movies with their lightning fast kicks and devastating punches. Have you ever wondered what will happen if these two martial arts experts duel? Can the serious and sophisticated martial art techniques of Jet Li overcome Jackie Chan's funny yet deadly attacks?
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84The History of Jackie Chan
Who doesn't love Jackie Chan? With over 100 movies under his belt, a successful recording career and charity work under his belt, plus worldwide fame as a comedic and ferocious martial arts actor who pioneered his own niche in his genre, it's hard not to. If you want to know more, this is a fairly comprehensive history of his life from birth to date.
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79Ten Shaw Brothers Movies Any Kung Fu Movie Fan Must See
A brief bio of Hong Kong's legendary Shaw Brothers Studios along with recommendations and reviews of 10 classic Shaw Brothers' films.
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90Some Thoughts on Northern and Southern Kung Fu, a Brief History of Shaolin, and What's with These Animal Forms?
The differences between Northern and Southern styles of Chinese Kung Fu developed over thousands of years. Terrain, history, and war have shaped the two regions differently, and the styles emerging reflect these changes. The legendary Shaolin temples have a fascinating history, and I try and shed some light on the realities of the animal forms so often seen in movies and popular culture.
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71"Train Harder, More Qi"!
The living are soft and yielding; the dead are rigid and stiff. Living plants are flexible and tender; the dead are brittle and dry. Those who are stiff and rigid are the disciple of death. Those who are soft and yielding are the disciples of life....
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70Ancient Martial Arts
Mohammed Ali with Grand Master Doo Wai 9 students at martial arts school 6 students at martial arts school There are precious few truly authentic ancient martial arts schools left in the 21st century. Many were wiped out hundreds of years ago, some...
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83Styles of Chinese Martial Arts Clothing
Most martial arts have distinct uniforms which have not changed substantially for many years. In a lot of cases, the uniform - or gi - is a treasured item, and is worn in part as a sign of respect to the preceeding masters of the style, and as a...
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68The Muk Yan Jong: Wooden Dummy
The Wooden Dummy is a structure made of hard wood in order to ensure durability, given that they will sustain substantial wear and tear over time. Typically, it has a “body” that is supported by two cross...
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70Exploring China: Henan Province
Henan Province is one of the fastest growing in China. The fertile and green land has long been a source of pride for the people who live there. However, the population growth of this little visited province...
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674 Things you should think of before buying a Kung Fu Uniform
4 things you should think of before buying a kung fu uniform. Are you going to wear your Kung Fu uniform daily or occasional? For training or for performances? Very useful for performing Martial Arts, Wing chun, Bai ji, Mantis, Tai Chi. Kung fu suits can be made of silk or cotton. Paying the right price is important
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