NOTE: Only countries recognized (as such) by the United Nations are listed, not dependencies and/or territories. Regarding England, Scotland and Wales, though considered individual countries, they are all a part of the United Kingdom (UK), a European country, and therefore included within the United Kingdom on the list below. Note: South Sudan is the planet's newest country, which brings Africa's country to a total of 54.
Wushu in the world. Wushu athletes/practitioners. Wushu influence. Kung fu/Kungfu or Gung fu/Gongfu (/ËkÊÅËfuË/ or /ËkÊÅËfuË/; åå¤«, Pinyin: gÅngfu) is a Chinese term referring to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete.
Many Westerners believe that Kung Fu is a term which describes a single martial art, much like Taekwondo, Judo, or Aikido. In reality, Kung Fu is a general term which includes hundreds of styles of Chinese martial arts.Some examples of Kung Fu styles are Long Fist, Eagle Claw, and Taiji Quan.ung Fu originated in a place called the Shaolin Temple, where monks practiced Kung Fu for health and self-defense during their quest for enlightenment. The first Shaolin temple was a Buddhist monastery built in 377 A.D. in the Henan province of China.