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Buddhist Martial Arts

Published on Apr 02, 2016

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BUDDHIST MARTIAL ARTS

BY: NICK BUSBY AND DEREK TILLER
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Tae Kwon Do
-Tae Kwon Do is influenced by such Buddhist ideas like that the state of divinity can be found in the condition of perfect self-alignment. Buddhism influenced Tae Kwon Do through its beliefs in meditation and mental concentration.

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-Buddhist ideas showed a Tae Kwon Do student how to use their skills. The code of conduct practiced by all Tae Kwon Do students, which requires that the young respect and learn from their elders, was influenced by Buddhism.

Wing chun
-Buddhist style Wing Chun originated in the province of Kwang-Sai (Guangxi) some 200 plus years ago. It’s creation can be credited to a Master Monk named Miu Sun.

Wing Chun
-This Style specializes in close quarters combat techniques that derive from theories, concepts, principles, and methods taught with in its training.
-The ideas of root, power, structure, flow, time, space, energy, and many other skills are learned by its practitioners.

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SHAOLIN KUNG-FU

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Shaolin Kung-Fu is believed to be the oldest institutionalized style of kung fu and is one of the most famous martial arts.

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5:00 am: rising from bed,
5:15-5:30: Zen Chan sitting Qigong
5:35-6:30: morning kung fu practice: warm-up and basic skills.
6:40-7:40: morning Buddhist lessons,
7:45-8:30: morning meal,
9:00-11:30: doing temple affairs, like working at farms, chopping wood, commercial affairs; elder and kid monks attend Buddhist classes.
11:30-12:30: lunch,

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12:40-14:00: noon rest time,
14:00-17:00: afternoon kung fu practice: martial exercises and combat skills.
17:10-18:40: evening Buddhist lessons,
18:50-19:30: dinner,
21:00-23:00: 1 hour of night kung fu practice: reviewing and every kind of exercise.
23:10: going to bed.

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