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Kung Fu, i.e. Góuquán (狗拳),
is a martial arts style from China. This is a southern style of
Chinese boxing that specializes in takedowns and ground fighting.
Often favoured by women, the fighter typically assumes a stance that
requires that both hands and feet be on the ground, resembling a dog.
This form of martial arts also teaches Iron Shirt, and Iron Palm
fighting methods, as well as specialized leaping techniques. It is
mainly practiced in Fujian Province. The reason for the unusual all
fours stance and its traditionally being practiced by women is that it
was originally developed by a Buddhist Nun who could not afford a
retinue and had bound feet- so found anyform of physical exertion on
her feet difficult.
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