Kung-fu

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/kung-fu

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 is the geographical origin?China
2. What is the historical development?Evolved over millennia, influenced by military strategy, animal observation, and philosophical traditions
3. Why do some Kung-fu styles imitate animals?Practitioners copy how animals move to create strong and clever fighting moves. It helps them learn balance, speed, and power.
4. How did the Shaolin Temple help Kung-fu?Monks at the Shaolin Temple in the 5th century made new styles like the Five Animal Frolics. They used Kung-fu to stay healthy and protect their home.

Waijia (External Styles): Martial arts emphasizing physical conditioning, speed, and direct power application.
Neijia (Internal Styles): Martial arts focusing on cultivating internal energy (Qi) through breath and mindful movement.
Qi (Chi): The vital life force or energy believed to flow through the body, central to internal martial arts.