So what is Kempo? What is Kungfu?

I myself am not any expert. I am just here like anyone else, still learning and exploring the world of martial arts through my passion. So if any part of this information may be inaccurate in your perspective please feel free to politely express your critiques.

Alright, I believe the first query that most people will have is what is KEMPO? Kempo is the translation for the chinese word: 拳法, in case for non-chinese, kempo just means 'fighting techniques', equivalent to kata in Karate, Mai in Muay Thai, Jogo in Capoeria etc. Yes, Kempo is in fact a set of chinese fighting techniques that are practised in the most traditional way either individually, with a sparring partner, or one against two or more other sparring partners.

Some of you might ask so if kempo is the fighting technique of the Chinese, so what is wushu then? Yes, Wushu means martial arts in chinese words. In fact, wushu is the big umbrella over all styles of chinese kungfu or kempo, just like the word 'martial arts' is to represent Taekwondo, Aikido, Sambo, Savate etc. I hope this helps to clear some doubt about these complicated chinese words.

" There is No BEST martial arts/ techniques in the world; it is the fighter that made the martial arts invincible."

Above is an extract of a quote from a famous chinese kungfu expert, Huo YuanJia, who is the creator of the Jing Wu Association around the world. This quote tells you that it is the practitioners not the techniques that is the key idea to success. Yes, given just a single straight jab or cross. If you train it again and again, in the process of understanding the meaning of 'throwing soft, hitting hard', how must strength to use, how fast you can punch, how you can use it as a strike and also as an intercepting technique etc., you will soon realise that as simple as a punch, but the types of skill (speed, accuracy, strength, agility, and impact) you need to develop over time.

This leads to the next question: What is Kungfu? The word Kungfu is a direct translation from the chinese word: 功夫. It means Achievement through Effort. Yes, Kungfu is the conditioning or skill training in Chinese martial arts. It is analogous to water penetrating the rocks over the year by a single word: perseverance. This is the key philosophy that all martial artists, be it a boxer, a fighter, a grappler etc., if you persevere in your training, you will succeed to be the best.

"Don't blame the sword is blunt, blame the swordsman can't slash."

Apply this in your life, not just in martial arts and you will succeed in every aspect of life. Put on a mirror, look back at yourself.

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