Also, what styles of kung fu should a beginner consider starting off with?
Answer Speaking VERY generally, Internal arts: – Focus on one’s fight with oneself to attain perfection of character – utilize techniques of meditation, breathing and chi(energy) development – are performed in a softer and/or slower nature External arts: – focus on the external struggle with another opponent – utilize techniques of postural foundation and physical strength – are performed in a faster and/or stronger manner Both styles may include aspects of the other. For example, I know some Tai Chi stylists (internal) who are amazing fighters, and I also know some Hung Ga (external) stylist who have reached high levels of enlightenment and spiritual deveolpment. In the Chinese martial arts, most styles contain at least some level of training in both internal and external development, although the general focus will tend toward one or the other. Usually, higher level practioners will be the keepers of the internal knowledge. As far as which is better for the beginner…that is a perso
