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How to recognize the Kung Fu Style

See Kung Fu in Action....ANIMATION

Kung fu and it's modern derivative, Wushu, can be recognized by the graceful, fluid and lightening fast movements of the body. Since the system is based on animal forms (Tiger, Monkey, Snake, Crane, among others) movements are smooth like the animal in motion.

In addition to the fighting style, the Kung Fu uniform is a jacket with billowing silk pants:

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