Chinese martial arts

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chinese-martial-arts

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are Chinese martial arts called and where did they start?Chinese martial arts are called Wushu. They began many thousands of years ago, when soldiers learned fighting moves for battle.
2. Why do Shaolin monks practice martial arts?Shaolin monks use martial arts to train their bodies and minds together, following Buddhist ideas of discipline and calm.

Neijia and Waijia: Internal (focusing on Qi and mind) and external (emphasizing physical strength and speed) martial arts training approaches.
Daoism: A philosophical tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the 'Dao' (the Way), focusing on naturalness and simplicity.
Wushu Competition: A modern, standardized sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts, emphasizing performance and athleticism.