Bruce Lee there is no separation between hard and soft kung fu

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Jeet kune do (way of the intercepting fist) is a martial art created by Bruce Lee during the
1960s. Neither a system nor a method, Bruce Lee didnt consider his art a style but an
aggregate of principles for developing the martial mind and body.
Although jeet kune dos foundation lies in wing chun theory, Bruce Lee liberally borrowed from
other kung fu styles: taekwondo, wrestling, fencing and Western boxing.
Building on the precept of self-knowledge through self-discovery, the JKD practitioner is
prompted to absorb what ideas are useful and discard those that are not. The physical goal is
perpetual development of physical speed, timing, footwork, coordination and power.
Since Bruce Lees death in 1973, two variations of jeet kune do have evolved: original JKD,
which is promoted as the art Bruce Lee practiced; and JKD concepts, which applies Bruce Lees
concepts to martial arts techniques drawn from various Indonesian, Philippine and Thai styles.

The 72 Shaolin martial arts diamond finger (dim mak)

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video with IP Man son on Bruce
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Bruce Lee and Chinese Kung Fu

Due to his poor health during his childhood, Lee was sent to a master at the age
of 7 to practise Tai Chi, which was good for fitness. By age 13, he also learned
Wing Chun from Ye Wen, a brilliant Wing Chun master. Later he learned Praying
Mantis, Hung Kuen, Shaolin Boxing, Tam Tuei, Springing Leg, Jie Boxing and
White Crane Boxing. He also explored Qigong and Yinggong, all of which laid
solid foundation for his eventual creation of Jeet Kune Do. Besides Chinese
boxing skills, he studied western fists skills and learned the boxing methods,
steps and motions of some masters. Bruce was good at playing Long Staff, Short
Staff, Nunchakus and many other weapons. He even organized a Chinese martial
arts team in his university to practice and perform in extracurricular time.
He took a break during his sophomore year at the university to establish the Jun-

fan Martial Arts Club. The club became well-known eversince news spread about
him saving a girl in Chinatown, Florida, by defeating four gangsters with bare
hands. Very soon, braches of his club were established in Seattle, Auckland, Los
Angeles, amongst others. He became well-known in America. An increasing
number of learners or boxing stars, including Karate star Chuck Norris and King
of Boxing Muhammad Ali, came to him. It was through this way that he spread
Chinese Kung Fu by teaching and exchanging experiences.
Jeet Kune Do
Created by Bruce Lee based on Wing Chun, it is a free boxing art that combines
various martial arts essentials. It is actually a method of defending the
opponents attack. Its superiority is to defend and attack in a close distance and
short duration. Besides, if it is flexibly used, the shortcomings or weaknesses of
other boxing skills can be easily detected and compromised.
Nunchakus
Nunchakus is actually two pieces of round wood linked by a short iron chain or a
leather belt. Lee was good at using it as a weapon. The weapon can attack
violently by brandishing the wood. Once the iron chain or the leather belt wraps
ones neck, its difficult to get rid of it. His prowess in its use can be seen in the
Green Hornet and the Way of the Dragon.
Inch Boxing (Cun Quan)
Inch Boxing gets the name because the distance between the attacker and the
enemy is very close. It features a particular attack style which explodes in great
strength to attack the close enemy in split seconds.

Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Movies

His film career started when he was only three months old, with a role in the
Golden Gate Girl. In 1948, he guest starred in the Riches. More roles came in the
following year. His breakthrough came about in 1950 in a film called Little
Cheung. He portrayed an orphan who turned evil at first, but eventually became
righteous. In 1953 and 1955, he had roles in seven films, including Blame It on
Father and A Myriad Homes. In 1957, he has a part in Thunderstorm, his first
and only literary role. As he learned cha-cha, he applied dances to the films of
Funny Face and Too Late for Divorce, both of which are highly spoken of by a lot
of audience.
In 1971, he accepted the invitation of the Hong Kong Golden Harvest Studio to
sign up for two films, the Big Boss and Fist of Fury. The former broke the movie
box office records of Hong Kong at that time and the latter broke the box office
of Asian movies. His skills in Three Kicks of Lee (Lisanjiao), Tumbling Boxing and
Nunchakus in the films won high praise as well. Later, he wrote, directed and
performed in the Way of the Dragon and Game of Death. In addition, he
cooperated with American Hollywood Warner Bros Pictures to shoot Enter the
Dragon. As his film career is becoming more and more successful, he died
suddenly at age 32 whilst shooting of the Game of Death in 1973.

Bruce Lee had played an influential role in the spread of Chinese Kung Fu as well
as the development of the Kungfu movies. As a result, Jackie Chan, Jet Lee,
Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung and other famous stars all had him as their mentor.
Under his influence, western people have a better knowledge of Chinese people
and Chinese Kung Fu and many of them take interests to learn the skills.
Chinese Kung Fu (Martial Arts or as popularly referred to as Gongfu or Wushu) is
a series of fighting styles which has developed over a long historical period in
China. Nowadays, it is regarded as a traditional sport gaining more and more
popularity and even stands as a representative for Chinese culture. Styles
including Shaolin, Tai Chi and Qigong have many followers worldwide. Some
westerners think that all Chinese people are Kung Fu masters. Thats not true,
but this traditional heritage has its unique existence in modern times and left
much
influence
on
the
locals
lifestyle.
Although being fighting styles, Kung Fu advocates virtue and peace, not
aggression or violence. This has been the common value upheld by martial
artists from generation to generation. With a number of movement sets, boxing
styles, weapon skills and some fighting stunts, Kung Fu keeps its original
function of self-defense. Now its value in body-building and fitness is also highly
appreciated.

History
In order to survive in an extremely hostile environment, our primitive Chinese
ancestors developed primary means of defense and attack that included leaping,
tumbling and kicking. Although they knew how to fight with rudimentary
weapons made from stones and wood, fighting with bare hands and fists became
essential skills. The Martial Arts we recognize today as Kung Fu had their origins
in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (17 century - 256BC). During the following Qin
(221 - 207BC) and Han (202BC - 220AD) Dynasties, wrestling, swordplay and
spear skills became well developed and were popular among civilians and troops.
Following the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), various schools, boxing styles,
movement
sets
and
weapon
skills
flourished.

Classification
Over
the
centuries
of
development in China, Kung Fu
has become a large system
containing various schools or
sects. It is recorded that there
are over 300 distinct types of
boxing
existing
around
the
country. The styles in northern

and southern China are quite different. Therefore it is hard to be simply classified
Some of the schools are classified by geographical locations, for example, the
Southern Fist (Nanquan) prevailing in south China, and Shaolin School based at
Shaolin Temple in Henan Province. Some are named after the creator and
master, like the Chen Style Tai Chi and Yang Style Tai Chi. Some are identified by
different training methods, such as the Internal Boxing Arts (Neijiaquan) that
concentrate on the manipulation of the inner breath and circulation of the body,
and the External Boxing Arts (Waijiaquan) concentrating on improving the
muscles
and
the
limbs.
The most outstanding and influential schools are listed as follows:
1. Shaolin Martial Arts: Originated in the Shaolin Temple in Henan, this is
considered the premier style in China and is widely spread all over the world.
Both of its physical exercise and mental training are based upon Buddhist
philosophy. The Shaolin Boxing, Southern Fist (Nanquan), Northern Legs (Beitui)
and
Wing
Chun
are
the
representatives
of
this
school.
2. Wudang Martial Arts: This sect has almost the same fame as the Shaolin.
Based at the Mt. Wudang in Hubei Province, it is developed under the guidance
of Taoist theories. Tai Chi Chuan, Form / Intention Boxing (Xingyiquan), EightDiagram
Palm
(Baguazhang)
are
essentials
of
Wudang.
3. Emei Martial Arts: Taking Mt. Emei in Sichuan Province as its camp, this sect is
moderate and blends the merits of Shaolin and Wudang. Many sub-branches
derive under this sect, including Qingcheng, Tiefo, Qingniu, Dianyi, Huanglin, etc.
4. Tai Chi: This is a comparatively slow and elegant style originated from the
combination of Taoism, dialectic
ideology, traditional medicine
and physical exercise. It features
attack by accumulating the
strength, conquering the rigidity
with the flexility, and beating
action by inaction.
5. Form / Intention
Boxing (Xingyiquan): It is a
representative of Internal Boxing
Arts characterized by its
straightforward fist and quick
attack which are well suitable for
fighting against the enemy. Its
boxing routines include Five
Elements Boxing, Twelve Animals
Boxing and so on.

Tai Chi Quan Performance

6. Eight-Diagram Palm (Baguazhang): Created by the master Dong Haichuan,

the Eight-Diagram Palm features continuous changes in palm styles and steady
steps in circle. Many sub-sects derive from this school.
7. Southern Fist (Nanquan): This traditional school prevailed over 400 years in
south China. Centered in Guangdong and Fujian Provinces, it features short and
tight movements, various skills, steady steps and vigorous attacks. The grand
master Wong Fei-hung is good at the Southern Fist.
8. Qigong: It is not only a school of martial arts but also a physical and mental
exercise method, which is beneficial to health and body-building. There are
mainly two types - Dynamic Qigong practiced by specific body movements, and
Static Qigong practiced by adjusting the breath and mind.

Learn Kung Fu
In the recent years, learning
Chinese martial arts has been
more and more popular among
people of different ages and
nationalities. Therefore, many
Kungfu training centers or clubs
have been established. A strong
will and persistence is the
precondition for learning. One
should follow a master or join a
training
school
to
learn
Learn Tai Chi Quan
systematically. The basic skills of
legs, waist, shoulders and stance
training need to be practiced daily. Employing the solid foundation of the basic
skills, one can choose from the various sects to learn specific routines of boxing,
kicking
and
weapon
skills,
to
improve
the
combat
ability.

Kung Fu Masters
Bruce Lee: (Nov. 27, 1940 - Jul. 20, 1973) As the founder of Jeet Kune Do, he
is a great master who was a brilliant Kungfu movie star in 1970s and made the
Chinese
Kung
Fu
well-known
throughout
the
world.
Yip Man: (Oct.1, 1893 - Dec.2 1972) He was a great martial artist contributing
a lot in the development of Wing Chun. He had many students who later became
masters
in
their
own
right,
including
Bruce
Lee.
Huo Yuanjia: (Jan. 18, 1868 - Aug.9, 1910) As a co-founder of the Chin Woo
Martial Arts School, Huo was considered a patriotic and heroic master for
defeating
many
foreign
fighters
at
his
time.
Wong Fei-hung: (Jul.9, 1847 - 25 Mar.25, 1924) He was a master in Hung Gar
Boxing,
a
style
of
Southern
Fist
School.
Zhang Sanfeng: (1247 - 1458) He is a legendary martial arts master and

ancestor

of

Wudang

School.

* There are many other masters, including Chen Wangting - the founder of Chen
Style Tai Chi, Yang Luchan - the founder of Yang Style Tai Chi, Dong Haichuan the creator of Eight-Diagram Palm, Liang Ting - the initiator of International
Wing Tsun Association, etc.

1. Shaolin Kung Fu

Shaolin Kung Fu is well known

both at home and abroad. It originated from the Shaolin Temple on
Mount Songshan, Dengfeng County, Henan Province. It integates the
wisdom of Zen Buddhism into Chinese Kungfu and formed various kinds
of sub-styles. The monks Its basic skills mainly include tumbling,
jumping, rolling and others. In recent years westerners are becoming
more and more interested in learning it.
2. Tai Chi Quan

Tai Chi only

has a history of several hundred years, yet it has been practiced widely
by the public in many parts of China.
Tai Chi absorbs the advantages of different marital arts, integrates Yinyang theory traditional Chinese medicine and other ideas, creating a set
of marital art. Practicers move their bodies slowly and gently
to develop ones internal power.
3. Wing Chun Quan

Wing Chun is
one of the strongest, most direct Kung fu styles. Wing Chun originated
in the early 1700s at the Shaolin Temple and was then was widely
spread by Bruce Lees Wing Chun teacher, Yip Man. The main principle
of Wing Chun is simplicity. The less complex the techniques are, the
more effective they will become.
4. Baguazhang

Baguazhang is a soft and internal

style martial art. The creation of Baguazhang, as a formalized martial
art, is credited to Dong Haichuan during the early 19th century.
Baguazhang attaches importance to the interplay between mind and

outside movements and is often characterized by slow and flowing

movements.
5. Xing Yi Quan

Xingyiquan is one of the oldest Internal Martial Arts styles, the other two
are Tai Chi and Baguangzhang. Xingyiquan pays more attention on
internal power, with loose movements but clear intention. It features
aggressive movements, eplosive power and unpredictable fighting skills.
6. Choy Lai Fut

Choy Li Fut is
a kind of Chinese martial art founded by Chen Heng from
Guangdong province in the 1830s. The system compromises the merits
of different martial arts techniques, forming his own Kung Fu style. Choy
Li Fut stresses on relaxed, internal power instead of muscular force.
7. Bajiquan

Bajiquan
originated Hui Minority Kung Fu of the Cangzhou county, HeiBei

province. Contrary to Tai Chi, Bajiquan features explosive, short-range

power techniques, and is closely related with the military system. Many
bodyguards who protect politicians practise Bajiquan.
8. Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis
was created by Wang Lang during the late Ming and early Qing periods.
It mimics the actions of a mantis with two hands like hooks. It
emphasizes hand play and footwork as well as speed and agility.
9. Nan Quan

Nan Quan, also

known as the Nanfang Quan, is the combination of Southern Shaolin
boxing and other southern boxing techniques such as Hung Gar, Mok
Gar, and Choy Li Fut. Nan Quan stresses on simple actions, changing
and short-range hand plays and steady footwork.
10. Chang Quan

Chang Quan is a family

of external martial arts styles which combines many Chinese martial art
styles. It emphasizes fully extended kicks and striking techniques.
Chang Quan was formed in recent years and is often displayed in
various Martial Art Contests.