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Spohn began training in Kung Fu at the age of 12 and at age 14 began training in Aiki Jitsu. Dan has studied traditional Kachido Aikijitsu for the past 17 years under Sensei Tim McConahay. He holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in the art, and serves as a part-time co-instructor at Cambridge Martial Arts dojo when he is back in his hometown.
Wushu (traditional Chinese: 武術; simplified Chinese: 武术; pinyin: wǔshù) (/ ˌ w uː ˈ ʃ uː /), or kung fu, is a competitive Chinese martial art. It integrates concepts and forms from various traditional and modern Chinese martial arts, including Shaolin kung fu , tai chi , and Wudangquan . [ 1 ] "
The "kung fu wave" of Hong Kong action cinema in the 1970s, especially Bruce Lee films, popularized martial arts in global popular culture. A number of mainstream films produced during the 1980s also contributed significantly to the perception of martial arts in Western popular culture. These include The Karate Kid (1984) and Bloodsport (1988).
Bangladesh. Bangladeshi martial arts; Butthan; Cambodia. Bokator; Pradal serey; China. Chinese martial arts; Shaolin Kung Fu; Baguazhang; Tai chi; Bajiquan; Wing Chun
Other styles include: Choy Li Fut, Fujian White Crane, Dog-style kung fu, Five Ancestors, Wing Chun, Southern Praying Mantis, Hak Fu Mun, Bak Mei and Dragon-style. There are sub-divisions to Southern styles due to their similar characteristics and common heritage. For example, the Fujian martial arts can be considered to be one such sub-division.
Kung Fu San Soo has heritage to the martial arts devised by the monks of the Kwan Yin Temple. These techniques were developed by the monks to defend themselves from the bandits while on pilgrimage. [1] The style began truly forming itself from the 5 Family Fist (五家拳), commonly practiced in the Taishan region of the Guangdong province. [5]
The United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) is the governing body of wushu-kungfu in the United States. [1] The USAWKF manages and selects the members of the US Wushu Team to compete in various international competitions including the World Wushu Championships, World Junior Wushu Championships, World Kungfu Championships, and the World Taijiquan Championships.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and the Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 1985. [1] [2] The first Valley Dale Ballroom was built in 1918, though it burned to the ground in 1923. The present building was built in the following two years. It was significantly remodeled in 1941.