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Merry Christmas! New Shanghai University of Sport Videos |
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Written by Andrei
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Saturday, 26 December 2009 17:23 |
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First of all i would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas!
Second i would like to let everyone know i have uploaded some training footage from my trip to Shanghai University of Sport in december 2008. They are in quicktime format and can be downloaded at:
http://www.w1f.net/videos.html?task=viewcategory&catid=57
in the training videos section of this site.
I would like to apologise for the scrambled order of the vids, i messed that one up really bad haha, hopefully when Ray has time he will help me sort the order out. More videos should follow shortly, eventually by a trailer.
Peace |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2009 17:27 |
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Giving nature of action star crystal clear on awards night |
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Written by The Standard, www.thestandard.com.hk
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Saturday, 07 February 2009 14:00 |
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The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, honored action star Jet Li at the weekend for his contributions to both cinema and charity. Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was also among those to receive a Crystal Award. Li, 45 - who is known for his graceful martial arts sequences in such movies as The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Hero and Romeo Must Die - is taking a break from acting to focus on projects such as helping survivors of last year's Sichuan earthquake, which killed at least 70,000 people. He has spent two years setting up a charitable foundation and recruiting the world's rich and famous to donate their time and money to help those in need in China. Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Jackie Chan Kong-sang, Andy Lau Tak-wah and executives from Disney, Ferrari and Universal have also signed on to help. Li considers recruiting the easy part. Now he is turning his attention to residents of China, which has one of the lowest rates of charitable giving of the world's major economies, despite its newfound wealth. The core idea of Li's One Foundation is that in a country the size of China, if everyone gave a little, the impact would be enormous. Li is urging everyone to donate 1 yuan (HK$1.10) a month. "We set the lowest entrance barrier," Li said. "Nobody can say no." Many of the donations used to assist victims of the earthquake came from individuals who had never donated before. In all, the foundation has received 500 million yuan from a million people. The foundation had raised the equivalent of US$13.7 million (HK$107 million) by July. Li modeled his foundation on a publicly traded business accountable to its shareholders - in his case, donors. Transparency is essential. The charity issues quarterly reports and is audited by accountants Deloitte & Touche. Although Li's foundation is starting with China, he hopes it will expand to other parts of the world where the concept of charity has not taken root yet. "The significance of One Foundation is not about how much money we raised. It is about how many people have been influenced by us," Li said. "This kind of pushing cannot be measured by money." WASHINGTON POST |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2009 01:38 |
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From kung fu film star to Moorestown master |
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Written by www.courierpostonline.com
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Tuesday, 23 December 2008 20:41 |
A group of children crowd around a TV screen in the corner of a large classroom in Moorestown, watching a kung fu movie from 1987 in which a devoted Buddhist monk defends a monastery. At the other end of the room, the man who portrayed that monk in the film, Master Zhao Changjun, instructs an adult class in the graceful art of tai chi. Kung Fu magazine called Zhao one of China's "most decorated wushu champions ever." Wushu is the term for martial arts in China -- what Americans call kung fu. The sport was adapted in the 1960s for competition. From 1978 to 1987, Zhao won 10 individual all-around titles in China and 54 gold medals in national and international events, exceeding the record of Jet Li who held similar titles during the 1970s. Zhao starred in or helped direct films such as "Wudang, China's First Swordsman," "Broadsword King: Wang Wu," "Legend of Monk Hai Deng," "Blood-Stained Hero" and "One Arm Hero." Since retiring from competition, Zhao has focused on teaching and coaching. Speaking through a translator, he offered insights into his chosen discipline and his life. Click Here for full article, images, and video. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 December 2008 20:42 |
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Chinese Wushu - Moving Heaven and Earth |
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Written by www.etaiwannews.com
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Friday, 28 November 2008 19:17 |
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 Wushu, known in the West as Kungfu, is a kind of Chinese traditional sport characterized by various barehanded and armed combat techniques. Wushu exercises consist of both "external" and "internal" work, the former meaning movements of the body while the latter being related to the spirits. The two aspects are combined as movements are guided by consciousness so as to achieve a unity of body and mind. Thus, constant practice of wushu helps not only to strength muscles and bones, but also to regulate the central nervous system and improve the cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions.
To meet the upcoming 2008 Olympics Games, the scientists at the Exhibition Department of the Museum came up with the idea of creating an exhibition on exercise science. According to a visitor survey conducted before designing the exhibition, they found that hands-on activities and self-led discovery are most popular among the questioned in the survey. They tried to lead the visitors to the fantastic world of wushu and to make them understand the right way of health-building. The exhibition Wushu starts with the sculptures and his grandson practicing Chinese kungfu. Then here at the entrance, a short film is playing to introduce the exercise science. In the gallery, we display Inbody, F-Scan, Force Plate, Accelerometer, 3D workshop and Infrared Camera for visitors to understand their body and movement, and to practice wushu with masters. If visitors are eager to know further about exercise science, we also offer an E-check system for them to use. This exhibition is organized by the National Museum of Natural Science, in collaboration with Graduate Institute of Sports Science, Taiwan Wushu Association, and United Integrated Services Optical Dept. This exhibition is made possible by the generosity of Sports Affairs Council, Exective Yuan, and in part, by some other enthusiastic communities and people. |
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Foreign mentors willing to promote Chinese Kungfu abroad |
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Written by Wang Hongjiang, www.chinaview.cn
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Sunday, 02 November 2008 13:17 |
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SHIYAN, Central China, Nov.1 (Xinhua) -- Although Chinese Kungfu has yet to take central stage in the sports world, some foreign pioneers are starting to promote it internationally. "China is the hometown of Kungfu. I love Wushu because it nurses man's body and mind. By practicing it, people can find a balance from inner part and also can face this world more bravely," said Manca Giancarlo, coach of Italian Wushu Federation, during the 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships (WTWC) held in central China's Shiyan city. The 58-year-old Giancarlo has practiced Wushu for forty years. After learning Wushu in China, he came back to Italy and began teaching Wushu. Until now, he has 1,500 students in Italy. "A Kungfu player should pay respect to his master and seek for knowledge modestly," he told his students. Derventis Panagiotis, 41, comes from Greece and has practiced Kungfu for twenty years. Now he opened a Wushu center in Greece and became a teacher of more than a hundred students in his country. During this WTWC, Panagiotis also participated in the competition as a player with his students. "There is no limit to Wushu knowledge. I hope more and more people can learn Wushu and benefit from it," he said. |
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