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The most famous legend attributes the genesis of Kung Fu to the Shaolin Temple in the 5th or 6th century CE. According to lore, an Indian monk named Bodhidharma (known as Da Mo in Chinese) arrived at the temple. Finding the monks too weak to endure long sessions of meditation, he introduced a series of exercises known as the and the "Marrow Cleansing Classic" (Xi Sui Jing) .

Before diving into the history, it is essential to correct a common misconception. In Mandarin, "Kung Fu" (Gongfu) refers to any skill achieved through hard work and time. A master chef has good Kung Fu; a pianist has Kung Fu. The term for martial arts in China is actually (Martial Art). kung fu history philosophy and technique pdf