what are the 4 different types of chiniese martial arts?
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who said there were only 4?
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compared to most kung fu schools i have seen, FMA students learn using weapons on the first day then gradually progress to empty hands. Most kung fu schools start off empty hands first. FMA does not have any long sets, forms or katas. It is very simple, which is why it is so effective. \n\nFMA was not developed in China. The sticks used in training in FMA are called "sticks". No special names. They are substitutes for knives, machetes and other bladed weapons during training. \n\nFMA is still used for combat and survival in the jungles of the phillippines.
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i do aikido.... er.....  kinda.... theres a history 2 it... ne ways wat i do does have ki (qi or chi) breathing n exersises n stuff.. but not qigong... qigong is chinese and aikido is japanese
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Kung fu is the most comprehensive.  Karate is more rigid, and will hurt your joints easily.  On the other hand kung fu is more fluid.  As for fighting-well each has his own way.  The best way is to learn alittle from a class then stop classes and do your own research and teach yourself.  Martial arts is best learned when you teach yourself, after all-no one can teach you, only help show you the way
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What is best for me won't necessarily be what is best for you. I like Hung Gar. We train in a complete system that does not require blending other systems, but also does not frown upon it.\n\nI have studied Chinese boxing for over a decade now, but have experience in Korean systems previously to that. I do prefer Chinese systems (otherwise I wouldn't be training in them!), but that isn't to say they are necessarily better than other systems; rather, they are better for me and what I want out of my training.\n\nThe great thing I have found about Chinese boxing is that they are varied and are determined to be suited for a practitioner not just based on desire of training, but also on attitude and even the practitioner's physique. Since I am of average height and have a stalky build, I am very well suited for Hung Gar, which is the system in which I train. I know of people who do Northern Shaolin who are tall and lanky and excel at it. This isn't to say that somebody like me couldn't do just as well in it, but it may require more practice and training to reach a higher level.\n\nAll that being explained, ask yourself what you want out of your training, how long you plan on training, and what techniques may come more naturally for you, otherwise, how much practice you are willing to put in for techniques that do not come naturally for you!\n\nOh, and FYI, "Tai Chi" is merely a philosophy, whereas "Tai Chi Chuan" is an actual martial art. It is practiced slowly since it possesses no basics and since doing it slowly massages the internal organs and has fantastic health benefits. This being the case, many never progress to practicing it at full speed. This is also why many seniors do it. In fact, it is joked that Tai Chi Chuan is China's universal health care! When somebody does do Tai Chi Chuan at full speed, though, it is easy to see why the translation is "Supreme Ultimate Fist". It takes a very long time to attain this level. Most Chinese boxing schools teach Tai Chi Chuan on top of their external martial arts programs.
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If you want to learn to defend yourself, martial arts is one good way; you have many choices in Asia.  Check the phone book or internet for nearest school to you.  All good martial arts schools and teachers will train your body, mind and spirit :\n\n1.  Kalaripayyat (from Kerala state in India)\n2.  Karate Do\n3.  Tae Kwan Do\n4.  Chinese Kung Fu (many varieties and schools)\n5.  Jujitsu\n6.  Judo\n7.  Aikido\n\nIf you want to learn to fight, that's a different thing altogether, and solutions include:\n\n8.  Boxing\n9.  Street-fighting\n10. Thai boxing ('muay thai')\netc
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There is kung fu (aka gongfu) and Wushu.
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You'll find many chinese customs, superstitions and traditions listed here...\nhttp://www.britishbornchinese.org.uk/pages/culture/customs/
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http://www.network54.com/Forum/160433/thread/1054663162/Shaolin+Kenpo\nClick the above link. It may be helpful to u.
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http://acc6.its.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~phalsall/texts/chinwomn.html
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I would believe that Chinese, Korean and Japanese people would be decent at martial arts.  Especially considering that's where it started
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http://chineseculture.about.com/bl_index.htm
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Tae Kwon Do\nHwa-Rang and Choong-Moo
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You'll find some at this website:\nhttp://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Temple/1219/mandarin_index.html
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My training is similar to yours.  I train BJJ, Muay Thai, and Boxing.  I also have a strong background in wrestling, having done it for over 6 years and having coached it for a short time.  Right now I'm not near any schools, as I work on a Navy base in Italy.  There are a couple of guys here with different backgrounds and we spar together, teaching each other what we can.  When I get back to the states I'm going back to my BJJ school, and looking for a muay thai gym if I can find one.\n\nI think you're training now is ideal for MMA.  Boxing and muay thai have awesome footwork and striking techniques. Combine that with the comfort muay thai fighters have in the clinch and the ground fighting prowess of BJJ and you have a very well rounded fighter.  All that's missing is the takedown ablility of wrestling or judo.  I've trained with many higher ranked (in belt)BJJ practitioners, and I've always had them off the takedown.  They eventually improve their position and get me with a submission, but that will change in time.\n\nI don't completely agree with your view on Kung Fu, though.  It's true that there aren't many MMA champions with Kung Fu backgrounds, but I don't think that is because of the stye.  I think it's more because of the training.\n\nKung Fu, traditionally, was a mixed martial art form.  The chinese brought together various famous fighters to study their styles and techniques and to develop strong fighters for battle.  It's techniques are effective and it has potential for MMA  Presently, though, I don't think Kung Fu is practiced in a way that builds great fighters. Especially in the US.  It has become more of a forms based martial art and the practitioners don't spar enough, if at all.  It's possible for a Kung Fu fighter to study for years and have less ring time than a Muay Thai boxer would get in his first few months at a gym.
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That really depends on which martial arts. Fencing, kenjutsu, chinese weapon martial art, kendo, etc. they are all different from each other. It's really difficult to name them all. Furthermore, each martial art created afew defensive stance as well.
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O.K. This question comes up about every couple of days.\nMy standing answer is that there is no one martial art that encompasses everything. The best thing to do is to learn two different arts and use them together. Pick two that have opposite movements and yet compliment each other like...\nKarate - Linear aggressive attacks using your own body movements for power. (punching and kicking)\nAikido - Circular non aggressive movements which use your opponents momentum as the power base. (Throws and locks)