New Dragon Gate Inn

Also known as New Dragon Inn. A remake of and homage to King Hu’s 1967 swordplay classic. Produced by Tsui Hark, directed by Raymond Lee Wai-man, with choreography by Ching Siu-tung. It’s an Eastern Western which anticipates Wong Kar-wai’s Ashes of Time, but without the latter’s deliberate slowness. Set in the Ming dynasty during a time when eunuchs vied for power at court, the movie features ...

Bagua Zhang (Eight-diagram Palm)

Bagua Zhang or the eight-diagram palm is one of the most popular schools in China. It is also called Youshen Bagua (roving eight-diagram), Longxing Bagua (dragon-shaped eight-diagram), Xingyi Bagua (Xingyi eight-diagram Chuan), Yinyang Bapan Zhang (positive-negative eight-plate palm), etc. There are different stories about the origin of this school of Chuan. Some say it originated amo...

History of Chinese Martial Arts

Descriptions of Chinese martial arts can be traced to the Xia Dynasty (夏朝) which existed more than 4000 years ago. Their origin is attributed to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. Hand-to-hand combat and weapons practice were important components in the training of Chinese soldiers. From this beginning, Chinese martial arts proceeded to incorporat...

China's Tai Chi Kongfu Catches on Fast in Mauritius

Tai Chi, a hallmark of traditional Chinese culture, is catching on fast in the island country of Mauritius, off the southeast coast of Africa. More and more locals are learning how to practice the age old sport. There are currently 20 Tai Chi Associations in Mauritius, with about 4,000 members. Every month there are Tai Chi performances at schools, plazas and beaches, attracting hoards of peopl...

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (traditional Chinese: 精武風雲－陳真; simplified Chinese: 精武风云－陈真) is a 2010 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Andrew Lau. The film is a continuation of the 1995 television series Fist of Fury, with Donnie Yen reprising his role as Chen Zhen, a role made famous by Bruce Lee in the 1972 film Fist of Fury. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Z...

4 Days Chinese Kungfu Tour

Visiting: Luoyang, Dengfeng Brief Introduction: In this tour, you will visit the birth place of Chinese legendary Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple, and visit Longmen Grottoes not only to view the elegant statues, but also to know more about Buddhism development in China. Day 1 Destinations: Arrive in Luoyang Today's Activities:Upon arrival at Luoyang Railway station, you’ll be greeted & warml...

How to Choose a Martial Art

Steps 1.Set a budget. Some arts require a significant investment in equipment. For example, Kendo armor can run up to $1,000 US for a high end set, while Karate requires only a white cotton uniform. There's no point in getting interested in something you ultimately can't afford to do. 2.Determine your ultimate objective. The four major categories are usually as follows. (a) Health & Fitnes...

How to Choose a Martial Art

Steps 1.Set a budget. Some arts require a significant investment in equipment. For example, Kendo armor can run up to $1,000 US for a high end set, while Karate requires only a white cotton uniform. There's no point in getting interested in something you ultimately can't afford to do. 2.Determine your ultimate objective. The four major categories are usually as follows. (a) Health & Fitnes...

How to Choose a Martial Art

Steps 1.Set a budget. Some arts require a significant investment in equipment. For example, Kendo armor can run up to $1,000 US for a high end set, while Karate requires only a white cotton uniform. There's no point in getting interested in something you ultimately can't afford to do. 2.Determine your ultimate objective. The four major categories are usually as follows. (a) Health & Fitnes...

How to Choose a Martial Art

Steps 1.Set a budget. Some arts require a significant investment in equipment. For example, Kendo armor can run up to $1,000 US for a high end set, while Karate requires only a white cotton uniform. There's no point in getting interested in something you ultimately can't afford to do. 2.Determine your ultimate objective. The four major categories are usually as follows. (a) Health & Fitnes...