Kung Fu schools, classes, dojos, in Japan - About Kung Fu:
Kung fu is primarily a striking style of martial arts that utilizes kicks, blocks, and both open and closed hand strikes to defend against attackers. Depending on the style, kung fu practitioners may also possess knowledge of throws and joint locks. The art utilizes both hard (meeting force with force) and soft (using an aggressor's strength against them) techniques. Kung fu is widely known for its beautiful and flowing forms. Basic Goals of Kung Fu The basic goals of kung fu are to protect against opponents and disable them quickly with strikes. There is also a very philosophical side to the art, as it is strongly tied, depending on the style, to the Buddhist and Taoist principles that were brought up with it.
