Wushu/ Kung fu
My family and I had the pleasure of training under coach John Chuck at the Acadamy of Tai Chi and Wushu in Sunnyvale, CA some years ago. Coach Chuck has since retired.
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Sifu of Academy of Tai Chi and Wu Shu in Sunnyvale, California
Founder of Sunnyvale Wu Shu Team
Stanford Athletics Department -Wu Shu and Tai Chi Instructor 1989 to 1996
Co-Founder of the Original San Francisco Wu Shu Team Studied Wu Shu in Beijing Physical Institute, China It was a great experience which gave me an insight into the Chinese culture. Me and my family continue to practice wushu however my son is the only one who enters the competitions these day. Our knowledge is in Chang Chuan [ long fist ], Nan Chuan [ short fist or southern style ], broadsword play, straight sword play, cugel, spear and horse cutter.
WushuWushu is not only a sport but also an art form. it can prevent illness and be used in self-defense. Wushu can also help better understand the human body. Chinese Wushu has a very close relationship with Chinese Medicine, the arts, the military, religion and philosophy. Thanks to its uniqueness and charisma, originating from traditional oriental culture Wushu is capturing the attention of more and more peoples around countries. Wu Shu means martial art, and in ancient times it was used primarily as a form of combat in China.
Chinese Opera and WushuMany Chinese Operas, famous worldwide are known for the inclusion of the Martial Arts in their performances. For example, the artistic beauty of wushu technique and routines has been widely used in Peking Operas..
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Since 1958, China revised the old traditional Wu Shu forms by
combining them with Peking Opera, gymastics, and acrobatics to create a contempory
art form that is aesthetically pleasing, visually exiting, and physically demanding. While
the forms still contain kicks and punches, emphasis is now on developing the physical
abilities of the performer, and interpreting the flavor and spirit of each particular style
of Wu Shu. Further, the movements are sometimes choreographed to music to create
a truly exciting art form. Chinese Wu Shu contains over 300 different forms; there are
Northern and Southern styles, internal and external forms, forms that imitate animals,
and forms with weapons. Wu Shu may be practiced and performed by persons of any
age or sex, as there exists a great multitude or forms to study.
Other StylesNgor Chor Wu Chu Chuan
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