Kung Fu Panda Vs REAL Martial Arts

Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a lazy panda, named Po, who is the biggest Kung Fu fan around. However, this does not really come in handy whilst working in his family's noodle shop. Po's dreams become reality when he is chosen to fulfill and ancient prophecy and join the world of Kung Fu and study alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five (Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey) under the leadership of their guru, master Shifu. However, the vengeful snow leopard Tai Lung is heading their way, and it is up to Po to defend everyone in the Valley of Peace from the oncoming threat. Po puts his heart and soul into the task and the unlikely hero finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

Martial arts techniques are not magical, as some movies may lead you to believe. It is believed by many beginners that black belts can in fact jump over four cars whilst taking out three attackers along the way before they hit the ground. However, in reality these 360 degree kicks etc that are seen in films like Kung Fu Panda are fun to watch on the big screen, but are very often not the most effective self-defense techniques in reality based combat.

General Martial Arts Techniques include:

* Blocks

Blocks are undertaken in order to stop an opponent from striking, usually with the arm. However, it is possible to use other limbs when blocking.

* Footwork and Stances

Martial artists work on their footwork and stances to a great extent. Stances are imperative to both sport and traditional martial arts. One example of a stance that is used in more traditional martial arts styles such as Kung Fu and Karate is the Horse Stance.

* Strikes

Striking in martial arts typically refers to the stand up offensive game. In other words, punches, kicks, elbows, headbutts, knees, and the like. Of course, it is also possible to use strikes in ground fighting.

* Submissions

Joint locks and choke locks are referred to as submissions. There are generally done on the ground, even though it is possible to execute submission whilst standing. Of course the idea is to get your opponent to submit, and if they do not submit when a hold is employed, serious damage can be caused to them.

* Takedowns

This refers to taking your opponent to the ground. This can be done using wrestling moves such as a single and double leg takedown or throw.

* Throws

Throws are a specific type of takedown which is more defensive in nature. These are typically defined as martial arts maneuvers or techniques whereby a practitioner locks up with someone and uses their strength to take them to the ground.

In the movie Kung Fu Panda, The Five battle Tai Lung, but they are eventually defeated. All except Crane are paralyzed by a special nerve-striking technique. There are no secret magical combinations of touch that can in fact cause a person to become completely immobilized. However, after saying that, there are places on the human body where nerve crosses bone and artery crosses muscle that can cause intense pain or unconsciousness when the correct amount of pressure is applied.

During the movie, Po attempts to explain the wisdom of the scroll to a frustrated Tai Lung. However, Tai Lung uses his nerve attack on Po and fails due to Po's amply-padded stomach. Emboldened, Po counter-attacks, and uses the Wuxi Finger Hold, which is a technique whereby Po flexes his pinkies and lets out a golden shockwave that radiates over the entire village and destroys Tai Lung. Of course, there is no such technique in martial arts.

In Mandarin, the giant panda is called "Da Xiong Mao", and even though there are many different styles of animal martial arts that have evolved over the past 1500 years, there is no panda style, until now!

Andy Janis

Creator of http://www.complete-martialarts.com

Martial Art Fun With Kung Fu Panda Birthday Party Supplies

Kung Fu movies have been around since the 1970s. Which makes it all the better that the Kung Fu Panda Disney movie has revived the whole style in a new way. Join in the fun by looking into a whole range of Kung Fu Panda birthday party supplies.

It's true that Po isn't a natural Kung Fu fighter. But he can work hard and overcome the odds. Isn't that a great message? Your little Kung Fu Panda will thrill to that journey with the help of these great Kung Fu Panda party supplies...

Get everyone into the mood at once using some Panda tattoos. They're washable so you don't have to worry. They come in three different styles - Po, Master Tigress, and an ultra-cool Chinese dragon design, so every partygoer can become the character he or she desires.

While everyone gets settled, Master Shifu will guard the Kung Fu Panda pinata. All the great toys and goodies will be there until the birthday child pulls the magic string. Then get ready for a shower of delight. You can be sure there will be lots of Kung Fu shouting then!

And aren't these just the best favor boxes? Everyone will get lots of terrific toys to take back home from the party. Watch them don the panda mask and make a move. Beware as they fling the foam rubber ninja star to warn off the bad guy. Rest assured that the glow stick will last the whole time. All that fits inside a stylish pagoda-style box that makes for a great birthday party keepsake.

The kids will enjoy pounding another great keepsake: the Panda Drum. Designed in traditional Chinese celebration style, kids whirl its two round balls. Just roll the 10" stick back and forth between the palms and the spirits will rise to join the party when they hear the rhythm.

By that time the kids are sure to be ready for birthday cake. Keep the Kung Fu spirit alive by using the Panda Deluxe Pack. It comes with plates, napkins, and cups already decorated with the great Disney design of the film.

Then unveil the cake that is already decorated with Kung Fu Panda characters. The Kung Fu Cake Topper features the three main characters from the film. Be prepared for the kids to copy their poses before they settle down, though.

Need some ideas about how to decorate the table? Well, you couldn't do better than to use a Kung Fu Panda centerpiece. It's so cool you'll want to put it on the mantle after the party. But you may find it gone already, whisked off to the bedroom of the birthday boy or girl. Well, maybe you better buy two!

Everyone will cheer when they get a Kung Fu Panda invitation card. So, frame the celebration with a whole set of Kung Fu Panda "Thank You" notes to express your appreciation. That way you won't have a horde of angry ninjas descend on your doorstep that night.

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The Forms and Spirits of Martial Arts in "Kung Fu Panda"

Chinese Kung Fu embodies a profound philosophy and a sense of human life and social values (some people therefore call it "philosophic boxing"). Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or other Chinese Kung Fu stars they all show our Chinese traditional martial ethics in their movies. The hero Po has also showed his martial ethics in the film "Kung Fu Panda". There is an old saying: "Using ethics not fist to make others respect you." This old saying is the spirit of Chinese Kung Fu art. The purpose of it is not pick on little person but strengthen physical health and prolong one's life.

This film shows the Chinese Kung Fu ethics and spirits. Firstly, it shows the Respect for Human Life. The shot that Panda Po and the five masters, they study Kung Fu not for the purpose to pick on little person, but to protect other people.

Secondly, it expresses the Emphasis on Moral Principles. The hero Po, five masters, Shifu and Wugui master, they are all tracing self cultivation and obey the moral principles of the society. Although Tal Lang is stronger than other masters and have the better Kung Fu skills, his lack of moral cultivation make him can't be respected by others and can't be accepted as the dragon warrior.

Thirdly, it represents the Respect for the Teacher and Care for Each Other. The shot that Shifu didn't like Panda Po at first, in Shifu' mind, Po is just a big fat panda, and he couldn't become the dragon warrior to defeat Tai Lang, so Shifu made a lot of obstacles and let Panda Po quit. Although he disliked by Shi fu, Panda Po gave his respect to Shi fu from the first moment to the last, and Panda Po used his persistence and perseverance to let Shi fu admit that he is the best choice of the dragon warrior. And in the end, for Panda Po's great effort and his care for all the citizens in Peace Valley make him a real hero.

Fourthly, it acts in Modesty and Eagerness. Although having become the dragon warrior, Panda Po never failed to pay his respect to Wu Gui master, Shi fu and the five masters. The true hero should possess the quality that he should be modesty. For Panda Po love Kung Fu so much and pay all his passion in it, this help him to become a master in the end. The last but not least, it shows up in persistence and perseverance.

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