These edit-included excuses tend to be perpetuated down less reputable lines. The two I list as traditional (above) come from sources who've been very helpful in researching things in the past. This also has ties to the Hung Society, but this trends off-topic.Įdit: I have also heard numerous other explanations from various instructors in different styles of Kempo and Wushu, ranging from the "Right is war, left is peace" to the meeting of Taoist (right) and Buddhist (left) cultures in unity. This is exemplified in the saying 五湖四海皆兄弟 (I believe wu hu si hai joe xiongdi, but I don't know much Chinese), which means "The people of the 5 lakes and 4 seas are all brothers." This, I'm lead to understand, is commonly taught as a meaning to Bak Mei practitioners. The two hands together show the unity of martial artists. The left hand symbolizes the 5 (major) lakes of China, the fist representing the 4 seas surrounding China. Since the right hand is clenched in a fist, it symbolizes attack, while the left, being virtuous and disciplined, stops the attack, symbolizing self-discipline and restraint. The right fist symbolizes rigorous practice. The left thumb is slightly bent to imply one should never be arrogant or self-centered.
These symbolize the spirit of martial arts. The left palm with its 4 fingers represent the 4 nurturing elements: Virtue, Wisdom, Health, and Art. Place the two hands in front of your chest, without bringing the elbows up.Wrap the left four fingers together around the right fist.Straighten your left palm to have your four fingers in a plane.It is not necessarily a bow, but rather a salute. Some of the most popular sub-styles from the North are Shaolin, Long Fist, Eagle Claw, and Monkey Style and from the South, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, and Choy Li Fut.This ritual is called Bao Quan (抱拳), literally meaning "Fist Wrapping", and is a common etiquette derived from (but not exclusive to) Chinese Martial Arts. The Southern styles are more about the utilization of the hands and narrower stances. The Northern styles such as Shaolin Kung Fu tend to put a level of importance on kicks and wide stances. Due to the rich and long history of Chinese martial arts, there are over 400 sub-styles of Kung Fu. There is also a very philosophical side to the art as it is strongly tied depending on style to the Buddhist and Taoist principles that were brought up with it. The basic goals of Kung Fu are to protect against opponents and disable them quickly with strikes. It is also widely known for its beautiful and flowing forms. The art utilizes both hard meeting force with force and soft using an aggressor’s strength against them techniques. Depending on the style, Kung Fu practitioners may also possess knowledge of throws and joint locks. Kung Fu is primarily a striking style of martial arts that utilizes kicks, blocks and both open and closed hand strikes to defend against attackers.
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