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American Center for Chinese Studies - Some 1500 years ago in the Hunan province of China, Shao-lin monks wanted to live in isolation, pursuing the peaceful teachings of Buddha. In order to protect their freedom in a land filled with violence, they developed a powerful system of self-preservation. This system was based on the avoidance of conflict and the cultivation of mind, body, and spirit. Today Kung Fu continues to fill a need in western society to combat stress and strengthen personal health and character. This web page is dedicated to those who wish to pursue a better way of life through the cultivation of the mind, body, and spirit.
Beginner's Resource for Martial Arts - The major (and a few minor) styles of martial arts explained for the beginner, plus a phone book's worth of training center listings.
Black Belt Magazine - Brought to you by the publishers of Black Belt magazine, this site has interesting articles, schedules of events, lists of martial arts schools, and links to other sites. There is also a Black Belt for Kids page. Remember, though, that the empty-handed master defeats another warrior with the most powerful weapon: the mind.
International Judo Federation - Justng this site is fun! There are some cool animations right from the start, as well as some really great pictures in the photo section. Judo's been around for more than 100 years, and it is one of the more popular Olympic sports for spectators. Now there are judo tournaments for men, women, and children. Read about the world championships, Olympics, and the World Cup.
Martial Arts Network On-Line - Welcome to The Martial Arts Network On-Line, one of the largest electronic forums dedicated to promoting the future of martial arts. The web site is the cyberspace headquarters for many unique services that are now becoming available to the martial arts community.
Taekwondo - A Dream Becomes Reality! - This great introduction to taekwondo explains the history of the martial art, including its philosophy and spirit. You'll discover the symbolism of the belt and uniform, and check out some important stances and techniques. There are videos of sparring and information on legal and illegal actions, but this site stresses that you need an instructor to help you learn and practice. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
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