Chinese martial arts originated in China and are an important part of Chinese culture. There are many different styles of Chinese martial arts that can be classified as internal or external, southern or northern, or by origin such as Shaolin or Wudang. Training involves techniques for kicking, punching, throwing, controlling opponents, and hitting pressure points. It includes practicing forms, sparring, and strengthening the body. The document provides details on the history and development of Chinese martial arts as well as common forms of competition.

1. Chinese Martial Arts By: Jim LaHart

2. I choose chinese martial arts because it is a big part of China’s culture and a lot of people do that. Introduction

3. Martial arts is also called Wushu It was created and developed for self-defense and survival Correct Wushu training improves physical ability, health and willpower Is an excellent source of exercise Some consider it a personal art form Martial Art Facts

4. Total martial art training includes: Ti (kicking) Da (punching) Shuai (throwing) Na (controlling) Gi (hitting) Ci (thrusting) Training

5. Related to each style are basic forms which involve: defense strategies offense retreat mobility and immobility speed and slowness hard or soft postures emptiness and fullness with or without weapons More Training

6. Will use defense simulation, such as two-man choregraphed sequences for beginning training There are also internal and external body training methods Those training methods help strengthen the body to withstand strikes and blows In the advanced stages of training, a student begins full-contact training by sparring with semi-control That is to add realism to the training Even more Training

7. Wushu was was historically termed "Wu-Yi" or martial arts The Chinese government changed the term to "Guoshu,“ Ever since the Zhou Dynasty, which ended in 771 B.C., practical Wushu training has included basic skills Those included strength training, fencing, staff sparring, spear training, etc. also included training by using forms, such as the Shaolin Eight Methods, History

8. To attempt to classify Chinese Wushu is very difficult because of the number and variety of styles in the enormous country of China Traditionally, Chinese martial arts are classified by one of three methods Internal or External styles. Southern or Northern styles. As "Shaolin" or "Wudang" or "Ermei." Forms and Classification of Wushu

9. Empty hand competition involves the performance of a sequence, usually traditional, demonstrating the function and essence of a particular martial style. Competition normally falls into the following subdivisions: Long Fist -- Styles such as Zha, Wa, Wha, Pao, Hun, Fangzi Bagua -- Basic Ba-Gua, Innate Ba-Gua, Latent Ba-Gua, Ba-Gua Consecutive Palm, Close-body Ba-Gua, Ba-Gua Dragon Form Imitating Styles -- Preying Mantis, Eagle Claw, Monkey, Tiger, Leopard, Drunken-Style, Drunken Eight Fairies, Duck, Snake. Rooster Empty Hand Competition

10. I think that China is a very interesting spot to visit because there are many things to do and see there. Conclusion