功夫（Kung Fu）是中国武术（martial arts）的俗称。中国武术的起源可以追溯自卫的需要,狩猎活动以及古代中国的军事训练，它是中国传统体育运动的一种。年轻人，老年人都练，它已逐渐演变成了中国文化的独特元素，作为中国的国宝，功夫有上百种的风格，是世界上练得最多的艺术形式，有些风格模仿了动物的动作。还有一些则受到中国哲学思想，神话和传说的启发。

Kung Fu isthe folk name of Chinese martial arts, which dates back to the need ofself-defense, hunting, and military drill in ancient China. It is one ofChina’s traditional sports, and all people, old and young, would participatein. It has gradually evolved into a unique element of the Chinese culture. As anational treasure of China, it has hundreds of styles. Meanwhile, it is alsothe most practiced art form in the world. Some styles imitate the movements ofanimals, while others are inspired by Chinese philosophy, myth and legend.