Kung Fu is a general term that refers to all Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu literally translates to "disciplined person." An important component of martial arts is the instruction and guidance provided by a martial arts teacher. Unless you can find a teacher who is willing to train you at home, your home martial arts training will be lacking an integral component. With this caveat in mind, here are some ways to begin learning Kung Fu at home.
o 1Find someone who is trained in the martial arts or who is also seeking to learn. You will need a partner with whom you can practice sparring, or simulated fighting.
o 2Read about basics, forms and applications. Many books provide detailed descriptions of exercises and drills that can be used to develop your martial arts skills. Imitate the stances demonstrated by the people in the photographs. A good starter book is "Kung Fu Basics."
o 3Use a video or DVD to learn the basics. A good video will provide instruction and easy-to-follow demonstrations.
o 4Watch free online video demonstrations. Visit the link in the Resources titled "Martial Arts Directory: Videos" for access to over 50 of these videos.
o 5Watch videos from Kung Fu tournaments such as the LEGENDS of Kung Fu World Martial Arts Championship & Taiji Legacy hosted by the USA Chin Woo Federation.
o 6Watch Bruce Lee or any other Chinese martial arts movies. The more you can expose yourself to demonstrations of the martial arts, the better. Keep in mind that these movies are produced for entertainment purposes only and are not intended to be used as instructional tools.
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