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by the artist formerly known as triorion on June 25th, 2009
Yes, mostly in local competitions, as far as I've seen, and most of these are showcases rather than actual competitions. I'm sure there are international competitions. To answer a question you posed - kung fu is not added to the Olympics because most people don't view it as a sport. In my experience, people don't enter kung fu for the purpose of competition. You will rarely find competitive kung fu fighters like you find Judo, Ju-jitsu, karate, and taekwondo. There are a lot of people advocating for karate to become an Olympic sport, but you won't find the same for kung fu.
by CT on June 25th, 2009
Yeah..but you wouldn't find it in 'sports' such as Olympics..that would be udo Karate and Taekwondo..but if you mean are there Kung Fu competitions then yes..
You were given a free passage to a temple to learn kung fu. What style would you prefer to learn?
by WABOO on August 14th, 2010
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Who would win at a fight... Po from Kung Fu Panda... or Jackie Chan from The Karate Kid? And why?
by TheVampireDiaries:) on April 4th, 2011
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Karate or Kung Fu?
by XT on December 28th, 2011
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Are you a kung fu fighter?
by XT on December 28th, 2011
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Do you want to join me in a Kung Fu Fight?
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oh...thanks. is kung fu for only self defense then...or for sudden attacking?
by kazi on June 26th, 2009
Kung fu is very versatile. Most practitioners of kung fu will tell you that it is good for much more than self-defense. Martial arts will teach a person about all aspects of life and themselve.
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Kung fu can be used very effectively for defense or attacking. It can be very subtle and hard to read. In my opinion, it is one of the most flexible and versatile martial arts.
by the artist formerly known as triorion on June 26th, 2009
I see, thanks!
by kazi on June 26th, 2009
You're welcome!
by the artist formerly known as triorion on June 27th, 2009