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Chinese martial arts
Discover the fascinating world of Chinese martial arts with this series. From ancient Shaolin techniques to iconic movie stars like Bruce Lee, delve into the history, philosophy and cinematic impact of kung fu.
Updated: 04 Sep, 2024
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Explainer | Chinese martial arts 101: 4 of the major schools, and their origins
With the Bruce Lee movie Enter the Dragon, Chinese martial arts, or wushu, became a global cultural phenomenon. We examine some of the main types, from tai chi to Wing Chun, and their differences.
11 Jun, 2024
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Chinese martial arts 101: wushu and kung fu films – 10 FAQs
Martial arts films are heavily linked with Chinese culture, from the Shaolin Temple in China to famous martial artists in history, such as Wong Fei-hung, Fong Sai-yuk and Hong Xiguan.
13 Jun, 2024
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Martial arts movie couple on new baby, and the best discipline for you
Action star JuJu Chan Szeto and movie director Antony Szeto talk about the benefits of martial arts, how to pick the best one for you, and why their new baby looks set to follow in their footsteps.
17 Jun, 2024
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6 of the best martial arts actresses: Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi among them
‘Queen of Swords’ Cheng Pei-pei was the first, like Michelle Yeoh a dancer who became a martial arts star. Angela Mao was as famous as Bruce Lee; Brigitte Lin was the queen of fantasy martial arts films.
20 Jun, 2024
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Explainer | 12 animal fighting styles that form the basis of Chinese martial arts
Techniques inspired by 12 animals are associated with a powerful style of Chinese martial arts called xing yi quan, practised today for health and fitness. Sorry, Kung Fu Panda fans – pandas do not get a mention.
25 Jun, 2024
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Want to fight like Bruce Lee? 5 places in Hong Kong to learn martial arts
Martial arts benefit the mind and body. Training in many types is offered in Hong Kong, for children and adults alike. Classes in mixed martial arts, judo, kung fu, taekwondo and BJJ are among the options.
27 Jun, 2024
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His hero was Jet Li – wushu champion Jaden He Jingde’s martial arts passion
Jaden He Jingde idolised Jet Li, and after seeing his life in Hollywood he doubled down on his wushu training and became a champion for China, then Hong Kong, as well as working in films and for Cirque du Soleil.
02 Jul, 2024
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Explainer | Chinese sanda vs Korean taekwondo: martial arts compared
Chinese sanda and Korean taekwondo are both relatively young Asian martial arts that stem from traditional fighting systems and emphasise respect, but the techniques are quite different.
05 Jul, 2024
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How martial arts novelists Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng became legends
A century after wuxia novelists Louis Cha and Liang Yusheng were born in 1924, their influence on martial arts culture – from TV series and movies to books and radio – is as big as when they were alive.
09 Jul, 2024
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He’s shy, introverted. But when lion dancing, his spirit roars
Lion dancing is life for Kelvin Chan, who is the subject of a new film, Heart of the Lion, which explores the history and heritage of the Chinese performance art and the sense of identity it bestows.
11 Jul, 2024
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Kung fu expert shares his Chinese martial arts philosophy in book, film
An expert in Chinese martial arts, Laurence Brahm has released a book and documentary promoting the philosophical principles of kung fu, based on his years of travelling to discover its essence.
04 Sep, 2024
