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No. There are many arts that can trace their history back further, particularly in India and the Middle East. The legendary Bodhidharma that is credited with the creation of Kung Fu was an Indian Prince trained in their Martial Arts before coming to China.
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What is the oldest martial art?
It is believed that the oldest martial art in the world is 'kalari payatu'. It is practiced in Kerala state of India, from there legend says that the Buddhaharma took it to China and it became kung fu. It went from China to Okinawa and became karate. Recently the Discovery Channel & National Geographic reported kalari payatu as the oldest martial art in the world.
Is martial arts and Kung Fu the same?
No, kung fu is a specific style of a martial art.
Is Kung Fu a real form of martial arts?
Kung Fu can trace its roots back many centuries. It is a real martial art with a colorful history.
Is Kung Fu a martial art?
Yes, kung fu is a martial art. Today the Chinese refer to it as Wushu. Many of the martial arts in Southeast Asia trace their origins to Kung Fu. Martial art in China is Wushu not kung fu. Kung fu is a skill or development. Kung fu is a English term used for Chinese martial arts. Kung fu comes from the word Ku fu that pinyin translated to mean kung fu. Both words are used in ancient China, but in modern China wu means martial or military and shu means art. Martial arts in China were always called Wushu or Ku fu not the English term of kung fu. Martial art is skill or development also Ku fu is any skill or development not just martial arts. So learning any thing is Ku fu.
What martial art does Ehsan Shafiq practice?
kung fu
What martial art is the mother of arts?
Well it is said that, "Kung-Fu" is the mother of martial arts..
Witch is better Kung Fu or martial arts?
kung fu is a martial art...followed by karate, judo aikido, muay thai , ect.
Can boxers do martial arts in street fight?
Boxing is a martial art, probably the oldest in the world. They can certainly use their skills in a street fight.
Best martial art for cardiovascular fitness?
Traditional Kung fu
What kind of karate is wushu?
Wushu is the Chinese martial art also known as kung fu and is not karate.Wushu is not Karate. It is more of a sports nature kung fu. Karate orginated in Japan (Okinawa) whereas Wushu is an Chinese martial art.
What martial art is better Kung Fu or karate?
No martial art is the best. Only those who can master it can be better then another person. Even karate history comes from Chinese martial art.
Which martial art is olderst?
Wrestling is typically considered the oldest martial art. Boxing is probably second in age.
