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an ancient Chinese method of self-defense by striking blows at vulnerable areas of an attacker's body using fluid movements of the hands and legs.
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literally, skill
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kung fu
(ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː)
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n
any of various Chinese martial arts, some focusing on unarmed combat, others involving the use of weapons
[from Chinese: skill, accomplishment]
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kung fu
1966, from dial. Chinese kung fu, literally "merit master."
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