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Basic Kung Fu Moves

Learn basic kung fu moves, techniques, stances, punches, and kicks in these free online video martial arts lessons, including the cat stance, roundhouse kicks, center punches, and a demonstration of the Duan Chuan move.

Series Summary

Kung Fu is a form of martial arts that is native to China and based heavily in tradition. According to tradition, forms of martial arts are traced as far back as the 12th century BC. The term “Kung Fu” was first heard in Western countries in the 20th century and was wildly popularized by Hong Kong films in the 1960s. Kung Fu involves various philosophies suggesting deeper meaning than just the fighting style. For instance, for a process to be truly Kung Fu, the student must show motivation, self-discipline, and time.

There are many stances and fighting techniques in Kung Fu. Our expert, a Master of martial arts, teaches these stances, punches, kicks and warm-ups in this series of videos. Learn the cat stance, cross stance, horse riding stance, single leg stance, small mountain stance, the Pu Tui stance, and the mountain climbing stance. Learn to defend yourself with Kung Fu center punches and center punch back fist. Watch as our expert demonstrates the essential front kick, crescent kick and the striking roundhouse kick. See our expert and his assistant deomstrate the Duan Chuan. This is a short attack that involves many of the stances, punches and kicks that you will learn in this series of videos.

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  • Kung Fu Warm Up Exercises & Stretches

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn stretching techniques to warm up for kung fu in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Small Mountain Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu small mountain stance in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Kung Fu Grab & Punch

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu grab and punch in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Duan Chuan Routine in Kung Fu: Part 1

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn how to do the Duan Chuan routine in kung fu in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Horse Riding Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the horse riding stance in kung fu in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Kung Fu Center Punch

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu center punch move in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Kung Fu Crescent Kick & Roundhouse Kick

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu crescent kick and roundhouse kick in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Mountain Climbing Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu mountain climbing stance in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Duan Chuan Routine in Kung Fu: Part 2

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn how to do the Duan Chuan routine in kung fu in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Single Leg Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu single leg stance in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Cross Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu cross stance in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Pu Tui Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu pu tui stance in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • The Cat Stance in Kung Fu

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn how to do the basic cat stance used in kung fu in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Kung Fu Front Kick

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu front kick in this free online video martial arts lesson.

  • Kung Fu Center Punch Back Fist

    Kung Fu is a widespread Chinese martial art; learn the kung fu center punch back fist movement in this free online video martial arts lesson.