I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4What is Qwan-Ki-Do?Qwan Ki Do is a traditional Vietnamese Kung Fu with origins in Chinese Shaolin Wo-Mei and Vietnamese Quan Khi, which came to prominence during Vietnam's Le (Emperor Le Hoan) Dynasty, 1009 A.D.After disappearing for centuries, Qwan Ki Do has made a comeback. The rebirth that has occurred in Europe is now spreading to Western Cultures. It is represented by over 30 countries worldwide, with 30,000 licensed members.The new movement can be traced directly to the work of Master Pham Xuan Tong and the World Union of Qwan Ki Do.Comprehensive training in Qwan Ki Do includes:A Large Variety of Techniques
- hand techniques
- blocks and grappling
- sweeps
- self-defense
- throwing techniques
- arm locks
- falling techniques
- breaking techniques
- street fightingMeditation and Breathing TechniquesTraditional WeaponsDefinitionQWAN KI DO is not easily defined:
A Martial Art is not merely practiced,
it is lived...For some it is physical activity, self- discipline, or a competitive sport. For others, it is a means of better self-knowledge, understanding and mastery: truly a way of living.The QWAN KI DO is all of that together and
none of that separately.QWAN KI DO is a discipline which requires total dedication to practice, to mental and physical development. It is one of the greatest methods of Vietnamese Martial Arts.In conclusion, the QWAN KI DO is :- A Martial Art method
- A martial art personality
- A Martial Art authority for the world,
the WORLD UNION OF QWAN KI DO.These three points are inseparable, but the first two are intimately linked. Furthermore, QWAN KI DO emphasizes the two basic elements found in all martial arts:- The KHI or better known as KI (energy)- The DAO or better known as DO (path)The addition of the word QUAN (the whole) to these two words gives us the Vietnamese term:QUAN KHI DAO
(The Way of Body's Energy)transcribed phonetically as "QWAN KI DO" in order to facilitate Western usage.What is Kung Fu?In the west, the Chinese Martial Arts are usually referred to as Wu-Shu or Kung-Fu. The words "Kung Fu" literally mean skill, art or technique derived from diligent practice.The history of Chinese Martial Arts was first recorded in the Chou Dynasty's Book of Rites, dated 1122-225 BC. Early man sought knowledge to defend himself by imitating the predatory movements of animals. These arts were perfected and preserved mainly through families and temples. The most famous of these temples was the Shaolin Monastery.
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