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Shaolin & External Arts

External martial arts traditions from Shaolin temple.

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Glossary

Shaolin
Shaolin refers to the monastery tradition and martial culture associated with the Shaolin Temple, often contrasted with internal traditions such as Tai Chi and Wudang.

Articles (10)

The 3 Internal Martial Arts: A Complete Guide to Xingyi, Bagua & Taiji
Kung Fu Panda's Real Martial Arts: Tai Chi Wisdom Unveiled
Mian Quan (Cotton Fist): China's Soft Martial Art - Heritage & Techniques
Southern Fist, Northern Leg (Nan Quan Bei Tui): The Ultimate Guide to China's Kung Fu Divide
The Two Shaolins: The Untold Story of North vs. South Kung Fu
Shaolin Staff Gunfa: The Complete 1500-Year-Old Guide to Techniques, History & Training
Shaolin Kung Fu: Ancient Power for Modern Peace
Wu Jing & Tai Chi Master: How a TV Icon Became a Global Martial Arts Star
Wudang Kung Fu: The Complete Guide to Taoist Internal Martial Arts
Zhang Wuji's Tai Chi: Separating Jin Yong's Fiction from Real Taijiquan Principles

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Internal Martial Arts (内家拳)
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Contrasts With
Bodhidharma & Origins (达摩)
Culture
Practitioner
Modern Wushu & Pop Culture
Culture
Derived From

Learn more about Shaolin & External Arts in the Tai Chi glossary.

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