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What is a Chinese martial art?

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There are hundreds of them. The ones most known are wushu, kung fu and tai chi chuan.

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How did Chinese martial arts originate?
Chinese martial arts, as with all fighting styles have been around since pre-history; unarmed combat has been practiced by every culture, and by every people, however, what is unique about China is...
Who made the Chinese martial arts?
People that were sick of being too weak to protect themselves decided to train themselves in ways to fight off attacker.
Why did the Chinese create martial arts?
They were developed by monks for staying in shape
How many Chinese martial arts?
well lets see. theres northern style, gung fu, win chung, jeet kune do, and more. i cant name all of them.
Why do the Chinese do martial arts?
Mainly for self-defense and exercise purposes, as well as a form of competition and endurance conditioning. Also, it might interest you to know that the Chinese are not the only country in the world...