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Chinese Kung Fu Chinese Kung Fu, also known as Wushu or martial arts in China, is traditional Chinese sport and one of the most familiar examples of Chinese traditional culture. It is characterized by a variety of armed combat techniques. Chinese Kung Fu is very rich in form and content, including Taijiquan, Qigong breathing exercise , Neigong internal exercise , Tongzigong childrens exercise , Houquan Monkeys Shadow boxing , Tanglangquan Mantis Shadow Boxing , and a humorous one Zuiquan—performed by a drunkard. Chinese Kung Fu can increase energy, fitness, coordination, mental well-being, self-discipline and confidence; it requires the concentrated coordination of the mind and body. There are two kinds of Chinese Kung Fu-“external and internal Kung Fu. It is said that In external Kung Fu, you exercise your tendons, bones, and skin; in internal kung fu, you train your spirit your qi vitality , and your mind. The History and the Development of Chinese Kung Fu The history of Chinese Kung Fu can be traced to self-defense needs and hunting activities in ancient China. In the ancient times people lived by hunting for their food and fighting wild beasts. In Shang Dynasty 1600 ~1100 BC , hunting was regarded as an important measure of Kung Fu training, and this lead to Shǒubó Kung Fu, one example of ancient Chinese Kung Fu, being developed. Later, in Zhou Dynasty 11th century BC~221 BC , Chinese Kung Fu developed as a kind of dancing—martial arts dancing. In the Spring and Autumn Periods 770 BC-476 BC , great importance was attached to Chinese Kung Fu and it attracted the attention of many notable scholars and leaders across China. In the Qin Dynasty 221 BC to 206 BC and Han Dynasties 206 B.C.–220 A.D. martial arts dancing was very popular. During that period, innovation of Chinese Kung Fu was promoted; the Five-animal-style exercise was an example of the radical innovation in Kung Fu seen in this period. In Tang Dynasty 581 – 618 , Chinese Kung Fu develope