Kung Fu
In
general, Kung Fu is a label used to describe any martial art
that comes from China. Kung Fu is one of the oldest fighting
arts known to mankind. As it evolved, Kung Fu incorporated
Taoist meditative respiratory techniques initially used to
improve energy, and later applied to fighting techniques. Kung
Fu is the generic name for literally hundreds of individual
Chinese fighting arts both "External" and "Internal", and both
ancient and of relatively recent invention. The term "Kung Fu" means "Hard Work or Task", and "always learning" (“Kung” means "accomplishment". “Fu” means "effort"). Kung Fu can generally be divided into external and internal systems. The external system emphasizes body mechanics, leverage, and applied force. They tend to use weight, strength, positioning, and anatomy to optimal advantage. Typically external styles are hard. |
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Grandmaster
Yoo’s students are taught the following external styles:
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The
internal system focuses more on non-tangible elements of the
art. They utilize Qi flow, rooting, and those elements that some
people consider "mystical". Internal systems tend to emphasize
meditation, body control, perception, mind control, and pressure
points. At Yoo's Kung Fu, students will receive instruction in the following internal styles: Tai chi chuan (Yang and Chen Styles) "Grand Ultimate Fist" A Chinese internal art form that is based on the principles of yin and yang. Hsing-I (Mind Form Boxing) Hsing-I is based on the five traditional elements: earth, water, fire, metal, and wood. Pa Kua Chang (eight trigram palm) Pa Kua Chang is based on the classic I-Chings, and is well known for its fast evasive footwork, circular movements, intricate coiling, and numerous palm strikes. |
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Kung Fu also includes instruction in the use of weapons. A
total of eighteen different weapons are offered to Yoo's Kung Fu
students.
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