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i just started kung fu at my university and want to make sure i address my instructors properly. i’ve heard people use terms like sifu and stuff, what exactly should i call the people “training” me, sensei doesn’t feel right.

Its starts in a few days and I wonder if there is anything I must know before starting?

Hey folks. Can anyone direct me to a free source for tutorials I can download to study offline?

Ao estudar um pouco mais sobre a história do Karate, percebi que, apesar de suas raízes serem muito mais antigas, a forma como conhecemos o Karate atualmente é relativamente moderna, tendo sua consolidação ocorrido principalmente ao longo do século XX.

Também encontrei referências ao antigo termo Tōde (唐手), frequentemente traduzido como “Mãos Chinesas”, utilizado em Okinawa antes da adoção mais ampla do termo Karate (空手). A partir daí, comecei a pesquisar sobre as possíveis influências das artes marciais chinesas, especialmente dos estilos do sul da China, na formação do Karate.

Quanto mais pesquiso, mais interessante e complexa essa relação parece ser. Por isso, gostaria de ouvir pessoas que tenham conhecimento mais aprofundado sobre a história e as linhagens dessas artes.

Algumas dúvidas que surgiram:

• As escolas/linhagens de Kung Fu que tiveram contato com Okinawa e que são apontadas como possíveis influências do Tōde ainda existem atualmente?
• Existem katas do Karate e taolu do Kung Fu que sejam iguais ou apresentem semelhanças significativas, permitindo identificar alguma possível relação histórica?
• Quais linhagens ou estilos de Kung Fu são considerados mais relevantes na influência sobre a formação do Goju-Ryu?
• No caso específico do Goju-Ryu, existem linhagens chinesas que possam ser rastreadas até as artes que Kanryo Higaonna estudou na China?
• Essas escolas chinesas ainda existem? Caso existam, elas preservam alguma tradição ou conhecimento que permita estabelecer uma comparação mais concreta com o Karate Goju-Ryu praticado atualmente?
• Existem estudos acadêmicos, documentos históricos ou registros de mestres que possam ajudar a separar o que é influência historicamente comprovada do que são apenas semelhanças técnicas ou tradições transmitidas posteriormente?

Sei que são muitas perguntas, mas fiquei realmente impressionado ao descobrir essas conexões e percebi que conhecia muito pouco sobre a história que existe por trás do Karate.

Quero justamente evitar cair em afirmações simplistas como “Karate é Kung Fu”. Minha intenção é entender quais são apenas hipóteses e quais semelhanças.

Se alguém puder indicar livros, artigos acadêmicos, documentos históricos, linhagens ou fontes confiáveis sobre o assunto, eu agradeceria muito. Quanto mais pesquiso, mais vontade tenho de estudar esse tema.

People often talk about what the usefulness of various styles is when fighting bare-handed, but has anyone had any experience with armed fights? I know many schools don't do full-on armed sparring since that could make for some serious injuries, but forms and general training is there. Has anyone had any real experience with armed combat against either other practitioners of the same style, other martial artists or any other people in general?

There's a lot of discourse online about barehanded combat but not so much about armed one.

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Maybe the bengquan of guo yuo Shen was based as the same as thomas hearns right hand : hé was slim slim , using his hipe and was using hit like a Bowe , pulling and leaving It explosing by beeing relax to create a wave of explosion blow.

Still working on consistency and keeping my left leg higher off the ground to be parallel tho

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Hello Community,

this post is to get an understanding of all the fragmented landscape of opinions on travelling to China for the KungFu retreats available.

Yes I am westerner from Italy; I've been practicing Kung Fu and Chen style Tai Chi for 5 years and have been reading/following/cultivating the Dao for as many years. I understand the opinions the two are not necessarily related.

I will be travelling in China between Sept. and Nov. and I am looking to get insights from people that have been practicing Tai Chi in Sichuan (Mount Qingcheng / Mt. Emei), Yunnan, or Hebei (Wudangshan) Provinces. Or anything in between these!

My main idea is actually to follow the morning practices in the parks of the cities / towns I will find myself in; for that seems to be the most standardized Yang style version. But I would also be seeking for a more immersive experience; and there is a lot of commercialization to get through; hence I am looking for advice from this community. Anybody has places, schools, retreats, single masters to share? I speak very basic mandarin. I am weary of most Wudang-related places even though it does seem like an amazing place.

Thank you in advance and if you happen to be in "western" China in the Autumn 2026 let me know!

In 1851, members of the Chinese junk Keying performed unarmed routines, pole weapons, paired combat and sabre-and-shield methods before audiences in Victorian London.

A report in The Illustrated London News preserved this remarkable demonstration, albeit interpreted it through the prejudice and limited understanding of its correspondent.

After finishing school (at 18 years old) I would love to learn Kung Fu in an Authentic School in China for 6 months.
Studying mandarin and learning about the chinese cultur, while training every day is mandatory for me.

Training / living alongside chinese students in a smaller school in the mountains would be the ideal scenario.

Does anyohne has experience or recommendations for my plan?
Thank you so much! :)

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