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all i need is a description of a martial art and i need to find the minimums shown below but don't not respond because you don't know, just post what you know of the art. thank you!
1)how it's used for fighting
2)basic practices (done in almost every class)
3)what to call your instructor (sifu sensei etc.)
4)origins
also i know about tai chi and bagua as i am practicing them alot.
thanks again everyone that answers

Answer 1

First of all, I am not talking about Wushu, the super flashy-flippy-floppy showmanship thing. I am talking about core kung fu; the real deal.



Kung Fu(an amalgamation of styles in one, as taught by my sifu):



2) Stances, stretches, blocking sets and conditioning, fist/elbow/shoulder/body/hip/knee/shin/foot strikes, formwork and weapon practise.



There are ~10 basic stances for this system(based on the shaolin corriculum with a tiger and chen taichi flavour). Horse stance is the foremost of these stances and shall be described: Legs ~ shoulder width and a half apart, feet pointed foreward with a 20 degree angle out, knees bent until thighs are parrallel with the floor, and knees pushed away from eachother until they are directly above your feet. This stance is meant to build your leg strength.



Stretching is greatly important in all martial arts. In kung fu, we stretch so that we can kick above our heads, so that if we ever need to kick in defense, we do not need to stretch. We stretch to loosen our bodies so that we will not pull muscles if the need to defend ever arises.



There are many blocks, so I will simply cover a partner blocking set that is meant to both condition the arms and legs, but also teach the proper reaction impulses. The 7-star blocking set(in taichi you do a 3-star blocking set, so you should understand this), you begin by doing a lower bent-elbow block(gongsao), then high block(tongsao), then a lower circular block(bongsao), followed by a snake block, wrapping the arm slightly(fuksao), then grip and pull. Next, you kick shin-to-shin, then with the same leg calf to calf, then finish with a connecting outside crescent kick. Repeat on the other side.



Striking is basic among all arts, the difference being the power sources and methods. Forms are a major part of kung fu as they are basically a form of drilling techniques and combonations into your muscles memory and your mind. Several forms use the same techniques, but drill a different combonation of the technique thus giving you a sporadic, yet situationally appropriate combat method.



Weapons training, unlike popular belief, is not useless. When you learn how to use a weapon and become proficient with it, you also learn how to defend against, thus making yourself less vulnerable to weapon assaults.



That is a small summary of the basic practises.



3)

Chou Si Founder

Tsung Si Grand Master

Si Gong Master of the Master

Si Fu / Si Mu Master (male / female)

Si Bak Elder Kung-Fu Brother of the Master

Si Suk Younger Kung-Fu Brother of the Master

Gau Si Teacher

Dai Tsi Disciple

Si Hing / Si Tzi Elder Kung-Fu Brother / Sister

Si Dai / Si Mui Younger Kung-Fu Brother / Sister



4) Sorry, too tired to write all this out... Perhaps I will edit later.



and finally, number 1!



1) The described blocking set(which is just one of many) and the forms are how we learn to fight and defend ourselves, and how we function in a real combat situation. I am really not sure how to answer that question, but if you wish to clarify and ask me personally, you are free to IM/Email me(whatever is available in my profile).



Best of Luck and I hope I helped.

Answer 2

Shotokan Karate



1. Its a defensive style, focusing on low powerful stances and balance. Quick hard strikes and a good balance of techniques. Well rounded. Teaches aspects of all sorts of self defence application.



2. There are three basic parts to a Karate class. Bunkai (basics)...practicing techniques. Kata (forms)...a set of moves practiced to increase speed, strength, timing, and especially technique. And Kumite (sparring)....practice fighting against other students in an attempt to test your skills, identify problem areas, and to develop your skills.



3. An instructor is called a Sensei. A person of higher degree is a Sempi. And a person of lower degree is Kumpai...although its not used often as it can sound like an insult.



4. All forms of Karate originated in Japan. The word "Karate" literrally means empty hand and was a style developed for commoners to defend themselves without weapons which commoners were often not allowed to possess. Shotokan Karate in specific came from the island of Okinawa. It is a mix of Chinese Kunf Fu and boxing brought by conquerors and the local fighting style. Shotokan was the first style of karate to be given a name and the moves standardized. Before Shotokan, karate was varied by instructor. Gichin Funakoshi in the early 1900's standarized a style and opened the first official dojo to have a name "Shotokan". There are lots of different styles of Karate and no way to know which one came first.

Answer 3

Silat (more specifically penchak silat cimande)



1) its still used for war basically came from indonesia/malaysia was used to fend off foreign invaders of the country (dutch & brits i think more specifically) it teaches weapon work and empty hand work too

2) in the average class you will learn the jurus similar to patterns basically

you will learn locks, throws, strikes, footwork (footwork is a big part of it), deceptive movements to throw your enemy off balance & depending on which animal you are learning you will do different things

tiger (learn from low position and how to rip skin)

crane (elegant looking lots of evasions and persuading an attacker to hit a certain area on you)

python ( counter attacks and uses half fists to damage weak areas such as the throat)

ape (use knees elbows shoulders basically your body as a weapon to break the opponents bones)



all these have different footworks and stances too.

3) an instructor is called a guru

4) eh gave you the history too it



as for the other arts i dunno too much on them

Answer 4

Muay thai



Muay thai is based off the fighting styles of the thai warriors. the style has changed to fit more compeitive rules but it originates from the warrior style.



its basic hand to hand combat. muay thai roughly translates to 8 fists. (2 fists 2 elboes 2 kees 2 shins). unlike most martial arts who kick with the foot muay thai kicks with the shin becuase its a much more blunt object and harder to break.



a typical class is a series of work outs (push ups sit ups squats) alittle technique work (catching a kick, clinch, blocking) and then pad work. muay thai is known for its use of "thai pads" thai pads are pads that you strap on to your form arm so you give your partner a steardy target. i just call my muay thai teacher brad.

Answer 5

shotokan....the only thing the guy left out is body toughening where you take full power kicks to the legs and stomach and u do forearm strikes u both hit each other in the forearms it makes the bone alot stronger and kick each other in the schins to strenghting the bones and also punch walls and when your at home your suppose to kick trees punch trees and do forearm strikes to trees we do this almost everyday at class but i was just adding on to his so there ya go