How are kung fu and karte related?
Q. I know that kung fu originated in the Shaolin temple in Canton China and that karate in Okinowa. I heard that kung fu was first and that all the karates are a derivation. i am currently learning Wing Chun kung fu and had Shorin Rye karate in the past. And boy are they different.
Asked by lenshure - Wed Nov 21 18:35:47 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it's long but read At first, fighting was an individual matter, performed in a disorganized fashion, without art. As Chinese keep their knowledge of the art much to themselves, the exact details of its' origin and development are very obscure. Between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago, Chinese monks, within the confines of their monastery, created and organized a system of hand to hand fighting. Thus, Kung-Fu San Soo evolved as the first system of hand to hand combat. About 400 years ago, this system was introduced to Okinawa (where it was adapted and became known as (Okinawa-Te) and in many other parts of the far east. it underwent a radical change, intermingling with circular motions such as those found in southern china (Num Pi) -- to hard… [cont.]
Answered by Firefly - Thu Nov 22 01:47:02 2007

What is the difference between Northern and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu?
Q. Does Northern Shaolin Kung Fu come from the Shaolin Monastery in Henan, and does Southern come from the temple in Fujian? I had not even known that there was a Southern Shaolin Monastery until very recently, and thought that the temple in Henan was the only real, authentic Shaolin Monastery.
Asked by withinzero - Tue Jan 26 21:05:55 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I agree with Brian F. Generally speaking, Southern styles of kung fu emphasize hand techniques, grounded stances that are not as mobile, and Northern styles emphasize long range techniques. such as kicking. Also, generally speaking, the time to proficiency for Southern styles is shorter; when the Manchus invaded the South, insurgents needed to be trained against the Northern armies as soon as possible. Wing chun is well known Southern kung fu system that exemplifies the general characteristics of the Southern styles. The stance is relatively immobile. Hand techniques are emphasized nearly exclusively. The time to proficiency was a few years, and easily managed weapons were used: short swords that could be concealed in the sleeves of… [cont.]
Answered by Bobby - Thu Jan 28 21:33:22 2010

What are some old Kung-Fu movies where the main character or bad guy walks/fights with a cane?
Q. There is a few movies where the old guy (old dirty bastard type) walks and fights with a cane. I can not seem to remember or find them on the internet. The movie is most likely from the Wu-Tang collection or the Real Kung-Fu Series. Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by chit for brains - Wed Sep 16 00:15:00 2009 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments

A. The only cane-carrying kung-fu movie I can think of is Rutger Hauer in 'Blind Fury'. The cane was because he was blind. The David Carradine TV series Kung Fu was way back in '72.
Answered by Yellowstonedogs - Fri Sep 18 09:56:59 2009