Bruce Lee, pioneer of the one-inch punch, and a depiction of Wong Fei-Hung, pioneer of the shadowless kick
Summary Kung fu is a very difficult martial art to master and has been at the core of many iconic films. A major appeal of kung fu movies is, unsurprisingly, the breathtaking choreography and intense discipline of many signature moves that make the martial art so uniquely special.
9 Butterfly Kick Used By Jet Li In Hero The Butterfly Kick is one of the most technically impressive kung fu moves to pull off effectively, both in real life and in the movies. It sees the martial artist perform a defensive horizontal flip while kicking out at their opponent to catch them off guard.
7 Palm Strike Used By Michelle Yeoh In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon One of the simplest yet most versatile kung fu moves that is used in real life and the movies is the palm strike. Unlike a traditional punch, the palm strike uses the heel of the palm to inflict significant force upon the opponent, reducing the risk of hand injury in the process. The simplicity of the palm strike has propelled it to popularity across the martial arts genre but particularly in kung fu movies.
Shaolin Mantis launched the Praying Mantis kung fu technique of kung fu into the limelight of popular culture, with many other kung fu movies attempting to replicate the realism of its choreography. Perhaps the most popular of these replicants is the exaggerated version of the praying mantis style that is presented by Mantis in Kung Fu Panda.
Jackie Chan stars as a fictionalized Wong Fei-hung in Drunken Master, a kung fu movie that prioritizes comedic choreography for the entertainment of its audiences. Wong Fei-hung learns the Drunken Fighting style from his alcoholic master, Beggar So , eventually perfecting his own version of the kung fu technique. The final fight scene of Drunken Master sees Wong Fei-hung use his unique Drunken Fighting style to defeat the violent killer Yim Tit-sam .
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