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Yang ziqiao 04/20/2014

Specific purpose:to inform the audience of about Kung Fu hand Chinese Kung fu movie.

Central idea: the influence of Kung fu movie. introduction

Chinese Kung Fu (Martial Arts or as popularly referred to as Gongfu or

Wushu) is a series of fighting styles which has developed over a long historical period in China. Nowadays, it is regarded as a traditional sport gaining more and more popularity and even stands as a representative for Chinese culture. Styles including Shaolin, Tai Chi and Qigong have many followers worldwide. Some westerners think that all Chinese people are Kung Fu masters. That’s not true, but this traditional heritage has its unique existence in modern times and left much influence on the locals’ lifestyle.

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1. What is kong fu and wuxia

A.Kung fu movies draw their greatest inspiration from Chinese folk tales known as wuxia--stories of honor and fighting prowess not dissimilar to those of Arthurian knights.

B. Early examples appeared around 200 B.C., and became fodder for novels, operas and similar forms of popular culture by the 1400s. They remains hugely popular in Asia, and when Chinese filmmakers cast about looking for material, became the perfect fulcrum for engaging, action-packed movies 2.Chinese kung fu movie of the huge impact on the world.

A.The impact of kung fu movies eventually spilled over into Western cinema as well. While Asian filmmakers periodically created crossover hits such as \"House of Flying Daggers\" and \"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,\" American directors began aping kung fu sequences in their action scenes. Movies like \"The Matrix,\" \"The Phantom Menace\" and the \"Kill Bill\" films wear their kung fu influences proudly on their sleeves, indicating just how influential the genre has become.

B.In the recent years, learning Chinese martial arts has been more and more popular among people of different ages and nationalities. Therefore, many Kungfu training centers or clubs have been established. A strong will and persistence is the precondition for learning. One should follow a master or join a training school to learn systematically. The basic skills of legs, waist, shoulders and stance training need to be practiced daily. Employing the solid foundation of the basic skills, one can choose from the various sects to learn specific routines of boxing, kicking and weapon skills, to improve the combat ability.

Conclusion

In the new century, following the success of films, like Enter The Matrix, Kill Bill 2, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, China ’s kkng fu film began to use a new way to conquer the world.