The Chinese Kung Fu can be traced back all the way into the prehistoric times when men used tools made of materials such as wood and stone (specific to different time periods) to hunt animals. Due to this fact, many Kung Fu moves imitate animal movements. Hence, I do not think that there is a specific PART of China where it began. However, the most famous is perhaps the Shaolin Temple in the Szechuan province.
There are many martial arts that originated in Japan. Judo, Aikido, JuJitsu, Sumo and Iaido are some of them. Karate originated in Okinawa, which is now considered a part of Japan.
Kung Fu can trace its roots back many centuries. It is a real martial art with a colorful history.
No, they are two very different martial arts. Ninjutsu is a Japanese art that focused on spying and assassination. Kung Fu is a martial art from China, often practiced by monks as part of their daily routine.
Not really, but it can be. In some schools, martial arts is a used to meet physical education requirements. They may be a part of the Kinesiology Department. If all you are doing is martial arts, it would not be considered education, but it is certainly learning!
I varies based upon the art itself but for the most part martial arts do not support provocation or thoughtless brutality but self deffense and peacefull practice
They are actually a part of all martial arts, but predominantly in the grappling arts such as judo or aikido.
Wushu, which is a part of Kung Fu, And Karate
Marital arts play a big part of many people's daily lives today. Martial arts is something that is important for both one's mental and physical health. Many people will practice some form of martial arts on a daily basis.
Martial arts develop confidence and knowledge. This leads to an understanding of the body and leads to understanding of the mind. These help contribute to the overall well being and a sense of inner peace.
China
The Samurai sword arts are closely related to Daoism in Japan. And in China it is Kung Fu, particularly Shoalin styles, which are closely related to the monks and temples. While some make it an integral part of the art, anyone can practice Daoism as a part of their martial art study if they so desire. In most places karate is not associated with Daoism.
Kicks play an extensive position in lots of types of martial arts, along with capoeira, kalaripayattu, karate, kickboxing, kung fu, MMA, Muay Thai, pankration, pedal serey, savate, sikaran, silat, taekwondo, vovinam, and Yaw-Yan. Kicks are a typical act of aggression amongst people.