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by rec-martial-arts on July 15th, 2003

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What are the styles of Wushu?

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  • by rec-martial-arts on July 15th, 2003

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    Styles of Gongfu encompass both soft and hard, internal and external techniques. They include grappling, striking, nerve-attack and much weapons training.

    The Shaolin styles encompass both Northern and Southern styles, and therefore are the basis of the following outline.

    Shaolin Wushu styles
    A. External Styles (Hard, Physical)
    1. Northern
    a. Northern Shaolin
    b. Chang Quan (Long Fist)
    c. Praying Mantis
    d. Eagle Claw
    e. Monkey
    f. Drunken, et al

    2. Southern
    a. Southern Shaolin
    b. Wing Chun
    c. Five Animal System (Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Leopard, Crane)
    d. Tiger and Crane Systems, et al

    B. Internal Styles (Soft, Mental/Spiritual)
    1. Taijiquan
    2. Others (Bagua, Xingyi, et al)

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