Editing Chinese culture (section)

== Physical culture ==
{{See also|Traditional games of China}}

=== Martial arts ===
{{Main|Chinese martial arts|List of Chinese martial arts}}
China is one of the [[Origins of Asian martial arts|main birthplaces]] of Eastern martial arts. Chinese martial arts, often named under the [[umbrella term]]s ''[[Kung fu (term)|kung fu]]'' and ''[[Wushu (sport)|wushu]]'', are the [[Styles of Chinese martial arts|several hundred fighting styles]] that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as ''"families"'' (家; {{transliteration|zh|''jiā''}}), ''"sects"'' (派; {{transliteration|zh|''pài''}}) or ''"schools"'' (门/門; {{transliteration|zh|''mén''}}) of martial arts. Examples of such traits include ''[[Shaolin kung fu|Shaolinquan]]''  ({{zh|c=少林拳|labels=no}}) physical exercises involving [[Five Animals]] ({{zh|c=五形|labels=no}}) mimicry, or training methods inspired by [[Chinese philosophies|Old Chinese philosophies]], religions and legends. Styles that focus on [[qi]] manipulation are called ''"[[Internal martial arts|internal]] "''(內家拳/内家拳; {{transliteration|zh|''nèijiāquán''}}), while others that concentrate on improving muscle and cardiovascular fitness are called ''"[[External martial arts|external]]"'' (外家拳; {{transliteration|zh|''wàijiāquán''}}). Geographical association, as in "''northern"(''北拳; {{transliteration|zh|''běiquán''}}) and ''"southern"'' (南拳; {{transliteration|zh|''nánquán''}}), is another popular classification method.

Chinese martial arts are collectively given the name [[Kung Fu]] (gong) "achievement" or "merit", and (fu) "man", thus "human achievement") or (previously and in some modern contexts) [[Wushu (term)|Wushu]] ("martial arts" or "military arts"). China also includes the home to the well-respected [[Shaolin Monastery]] and [[Wudang Mountains]]. The first generation of art started more for the purpose of survival and warfare than art. Over time, some art forms have branched off, while others have retained a distinct Chinese flavor. Regardless, China has produced some of the most renowned martial artists including [[Wong Fei Hung]] and [[Chinese martial arts#Notable practitioners|many others]]. The arts have also co-existed with a variety of weapons including the more standard [[Eighteen Arms of Wushu|18 arms]]. Legendary and controversial moves like [[Dim Mak]] are also praised and talked about within the culture.
Martial arts schools also teach the art of [[lion dance]], which has evolved from a pugilistic display of Kung Fu to an entertaining dance performance.