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Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu is only one of several types of Chinese Kung Fu, or "hard-won achievement", "martial arts".
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Qigong Methods
You can find dozens of different techniques and routines of qigong.
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Longevity in qing
It may surprise you, but qigong routines are thought to not only improve health and cure diseases, but to extend the life span.
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A Type of Common Medicinal Practice
Qigong is actually a type of Chinese medicinal practice.
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Basic Ideas of Qigong
It is thought that the qi circulates and enlivens the body and that one can train to move the qi in the body and move the qi outside too.
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Many Kinds of Qigong
There are hundreds of varieties of qigong exercise. Hundreds of techniques have been developed in East Asian countries, and many new modern forms are developing.
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Qigong
It is thought that qi is the energy flowing throughout the Universe.
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Majors Schools of Taijiquan
There are five traditional schools of taijiquan: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun – of which only the first will be introduced here – and two overarching groups of so-called frames, or paradigms:
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The Origin of Taijiquan
Taijiquan, according to one legend, was developed by a Taoist immortal (the Buddhist equivalent would be one who has achieved nirvanna) by the name of Chang San-feng.
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What is Taijiquan?
Taijiquan – also written alternately as taijiquan, t'ai chi and tai chi chuan – is an "internal" (wudang) Chinese martial art (in contrast to the "external" (shaolin) Chinese martial arts.
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The History of Chinese Kung Fu
Chinese Kung Fu is a large system of theory and practice. It combines techniques of self-defense and health-keeping.
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Chinese Kung Fu
Chinese kung fu, also known as wushu or Chinese martial arts, is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
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COMING HOME 七言绝句 回乡偶书
It will talk about COMING HOME.
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BEYOND THE BORDER 乐府 出塞
It will talk about BEYOND THE BORDER.
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THE GOLD-THREADED ROBE 乐府
It will talk about THE GOLD-THREADED ROBE.
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Pailou 牌楼
Today let's take a brief introduction of pailou. The pailou, also known as paifang, is an archway of a memorial or decorative nature.
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Historical Hair Ornaments and Their Social Connota
Hairpins(发簪fàzān) and hair clasps were everyday embellishments(装饰品zhuāngshìpǐn) in old China.
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Pavilions 亭
Today I'd like to make an introduction of Pavilion, one of the most amazing traditional architecture in China.
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Huabiao 华表
Today I'd like to make an introduction of Huabiao. Huabiao, as something typical Chinese, is actually an ornamental or symbolic column erected in front of palaces, bridges, city gates, tombs or o
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Evolution of Female Beauty and Fashion in China
In ancient China, there were Four Great Beauties-Diaochan, Lady Yang, Xi Shi and Wang Zhaojun - who were so famed for their beauty that, like Helen of Troy, they could overthrow states and cit