功夫(Kung Fu)是中國武術(shù)(martial arts)的俗稱。中國武術(shù)的起源可以追溯到自衛(wèi)的需要,狩獵活動以及古代中國的軍事訓練。它是中國傳統(tǒng)體育運動的一種,年輕人和老年人都練。它已逐漸演變成了中國文化的獨特元素。作為中國的國寶,功夫有上百種不同的風格,是世界上練得最多的武術(shù)形式。有些風格模仿了動物的動作,還有一些則受到了中國哲學思想、神話和傳說的啟發(fā)。
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Kung Fu isthe folk name of Chinese martial arts, whichdates back to the need ofself-defense, hunting, and military drillin ancient China. It is one ofChina’s traditional sports, and allpeople, old and young, would participatein. It has graduallyevolved into a unique element of the Chinese culture. As anationaltreasure of China, it has hundreds of styles. Meanwhile, it isalsothe most practiced art form in the world. Some styles imitatethe movements ofanimals, while others are inspired by Chinesephilosophy, myth and legend.