omnifinite Posted September 14, 2002 Posted September 14, 2002 In some Asian languages (I can't vouch for any but Korean, but there are probably similarities) they use sounds that aren't a "k" sound or a "g" sound but somewhere in between (or both at the same time). Same with "p" and "b" (pinan/binan katas)... "r" and "l"... that sort of thing. Maybe the word "kung" uses one of those sounds that doesn't have an english equivalent... we just kinda have to pick one letter or the other. 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu
Kensai Posted September 14, 2002 Posted September 14, 2002 Means the same thing. Its more to do with the way the word is translated into Romanised English. Take Care
Taokara Posted September 15, 2002 Posted September 15, 2002 There the same exact thing. Its just a mis translation on one of them probly. I am training for myself not anyone else.. to be the best I can be in everything.
fungku Posted October 31, 2002 Posted October 31, 2002 It's actually "gong fu" Visit Shaolin, Chinese Martial Arts - I don't fear the 10,000 techniques you've practised once, I fear the one technique you've practiced 10,000 times. -
stonecrusher69 Posted November 9, 2002 Posted November 9, 2002 I have been told kung fu is manerian and gung fu is cantonese.Bruce was cantonese so that's why his books say gong fu. http://www.youtube.com/user/sifumcilwrath"When the student is ready the master will appear"
fungku Posted November 10, 2002 Posted November 10, 2002 kung fu is an american way of saying 'gong fu' and if you meant 'mandarin', then it is gong fu. Visit Shaolin, Chinese Martial Arts - I don't fear the 10,000 techniques you've practised once, I fear the one technique you've practiced 10,000 times. -
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