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Jet Li

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Jet Li - Career

Jet Li - As an Athlete. Jet Li participated in the sport of wushu (non-sparring). He began his martial arts career as a member of the Beijing Wu Shu team, an athletic group organized to perform martial arts during the All China Games. As a member of the team, he received martial arts training and went on to win 15 gold medals and one silver medal in Chinese wushu championships: 1974 – Youth National Athletic Competition: broadsword form gold medal, optional empty-hand form gold medal, all-round gol ...

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Jet Li, Jet Li - Career, Jet Li - As an Athlete, Jet Li - As an Actor, Jet Li - Opinions, Jet Li - On Sport Fighting, Jet Li - Personal Life, Jet Li - Filmography

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - List of Buddhists

A number of noted individuals have been Buddhists. List of Buddhists - Historical Buddhist thinkers and founders of schools. Individuals are grouped by nationality, except in cases where the vast majority of their influence was felt elsewhere. List of Buddhists - Indian. The Buddha Shakyamuni, Siddhartha Gautama Ananda, Siddhartha's cousin and one of his chief disciples Aryadeva foremost disciple of Nagarjuna, continued the philosophical school of Madhyam ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Martial arts

A martial art, often referred to as a fighting system, is a system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat, usually (but not always) without the use of guns and other modern weapons. Today, people study martial arts for various reasons including sport, fitness, self-defense, self-cultivation (meditation), mental discipline & character development, and self-confidence. "Martial arts" derives from the Japanese terms bugei (武芸) and the synonymous bujutsu (武術) or their Chinese eq ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Doppelgänger

A doppelgänger is the ghostly double of a living person, adapted from German Doppelgänger (look-alike). The word comes from doppel meaning "double" and Gänger translated as "goer". The term has, in the vernacular, come to refer to any double of a person, most commonly in reference to a so-called evil twin, or to bilocation: Somewhere, in a parallel universe, your evil twin exists. Identical to you in every physical attribute, its mind is twisted, evil and hell-bent on destruction; it is everything you ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Shanghai

Shanghai (Chinese: 上海 pinyin: Shànghǎi ▶ (help·info); Shanghainese IPA: /zɑ̃ hɛ/; Lumazi: Zanhe) , situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta, is China's largest city. The city's development in the past few decades has made it one of the most important economic, commercial, financial and communications centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai is one of four municipalities of the People's Republic of China that have provincial-level status. Shanghai is also home to the world's bus ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Chinese martial arts

Chinese martial arts (often abbreviated as "CMA") refers to the enormous variety of martial art styles native to China. Kung fu and wushu are two popular Chinese terms that are commonly used as a synonym for Chinese martial arts. They appear by this use in many languages, including English and Chinese. For more information about their original meaning and other uses, see kung fu (term) and wushu (term). Chinese martial arts - History of Chinese martial arts. The oldest evi ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Wuxia

This article is in need of attention. You can help Wikipedia by editing it into a better article. Please also consider changing this notice to be more specific. Wǔxiá (also Wu Xia) (Traditional Chinese: 武俠; Simplified Chinese: 武侠; pronounced "woo seeyah") literally meaning "martial arts chivalry" or "martial arts heroes", from Mandarin Chinese, is a distinct genre in Chinese literature and cinema. Wuxia figures prominently in the popular culture of all Chinese-speaking areas, and the mos ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Wushu sport

Wushu, also known as modern wushu or contemporary wushu, is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport based on a reinterpretations of traditional Chinese martial arts. Created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, Wushu has spread globally through the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), which holds the World Championships of Wushu every two years; the first World Championships were held in 1991 in Beijing. Wushu is composed of two disciplines: taolu (套路, forms) and sanda (散打, sparring)< ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - 1963

1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). 1963 - Events. 1963 - January. January 1 - CSIRO scientist Dr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler are found dead, believed to have been poisoned, in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney. Known as the Bogle-Chandler case. January 11 - The Whisky A Go-Go night club in Los Angeles, the first disco in the USA, is opened. January 14 - George Wallace becomes ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Bruce Lee

Bruce Junfan Lee (November 27, 1940 — July 20, 1973) was a Chinese American martial artist and martial arts actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of the 20th century. Lee's movies, especially his performance in the Hollywood-produced Enter the Dragon, elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity, paving the way for future martial artists and martial arts actors such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Chuck Norris. Bruce Lee sparked the first major surge of in ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - April 26

April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). There are 249 days remaining. April 26 - Events. 1478 - The Pazzi attack Lorenzo de' Medici and kill his brother Giuliano during High Mass in the Florence Cathedral. 1607 - English colonists of the Jamestown settlement make landfall at Cape Henry, Virginia. 1865 - American Civil War: Confederate General Joseph Johnston surrenders his army to General William Tecumseh S ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), better known simply as her stage name Aaliyah, was an American R&B singer, dancer, fashion model and actress. Introduced to audiences by R&B singer R. Kelly, Aaliyah became famous in her own right during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Timbaland, and their associate Steve "Static" Garrett. Notable for recording several hit records, including five number one R&B hits, one ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Boxer Rebellion

The Boxer Uprising (Traditional: 義和團起義; Simplified: 义和团起义; Hanyu Pinyin: Yìhétuán Qǐyì; The Righteous and Harmonious Fists) was an uprising against Western commercial and political influence in China during the final years of the 19th century, from November 1899 to September 7, 1901[1]. By August 1900 over 230 foreigners, thousan ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia - Shaolin

The Shaolin temple (Chinese: 少林寺; Pinyin: Shàolínsì; literally "Young Forest Temple") is a Chinese Buddhist monastery famed for its long association with Chán (Japanese: Zen) Buddhism and martial arts, and is perhaps the Buddhist monastery best known in the West. According to the Continued Biographies of Eminent Monks (645) by Daoxuan, the original Shaolin monastery was built on the north side of the S ...

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Jinyong - Novels

Cha wrote a total of 15 pieces, of which one ("Sword of the Yue Maiden") was a short story and the other 14 were novels and novellas of various length. Most of his novels were initially published in daily instalments in the newspaper. The book editions were printed later. In order of publication these are (alternate translation in parentheses): Book and Sword: Gratitude and Revenge (The Romance of the Book and Sword)- T: 書劍恩仇錄 S: 书剑恩仇录 (first published on The New Evening Post in 1955) < ...

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Jinyong, Jinyong - Biography, Jinyong - Decorations and conferments, Jinyong - Novels, Jinyong - Editions, Jinyong - Themes, Jinyong - Reaction, Jinyong - Characters, Jinyong - Schools, Jinyong - Timeline, Jinyong - Jin Yong in English

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Zui Quan - Style

'Drunken Boxing' techniques are based on the legend of the 'Eight Immortals' of the Taoist Sect from Chinese Mythology. Each of the techniques in the Drunken Set demonstrates an attribute of one of the Immortals. Drunken boxing includes almost everything contained in any other Wushu style (defences, attacks, gymnastics and extreme power) and above all that it contains a deceptive philosophy. As you stagger about, you are concentrating on creating momentum and avoiding attacks with the style's trademark unorthodox adaptive moves; for e ...

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Zui Quan, Zui Quan - Style, Zui Quan - Origins, Zui Quan - Media

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Hero film - Plot

The film is set during the Warring States Period, shortly before the unification of China (circa 225 BC). It tells the story of assassination attempts on the king of Qin by legendary warriors who seek revenge for his subjugation of their nation. The king justifies his actions as necessary for the unification of China, pointing to the convoluted Chinese written language as illustration. In the text at the end of the film, the king is identified as Ying Zheng, who in 221 BC did indeed unite China under his command and become its first e ...

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Hero film, Hero film - Plot, Hero film - Political meaning, Hero film - Criticism, Hero film - Filming Locations, Hero film - Awards and recognition

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Chinese martial arts - Styles of Chinese martial arts

Hundreds of different styles of Chinese martial arts have developed over the past two thousand years, many distinctive styles with their own sets of techniques and ideas. Also, there are many themes common to different styles that lead many to characterize them as belonging to generalized "families" (家, jiā) of martial art styles. There are styles that mimic movements from animals and others that gather inspiration from various Chinese philosophies. Some styles put most of their focus into the belief of the harnessing of qi ...

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Chinese martial arts, Chinese martial arts - History of Chinese martial arts, Chinese martial arts - To be merged, Chinese martial arts - Styles of Chinese martial arts, Chinese martial arts - Styles of Wushu to be merged, Chinese martial arts - External or hard styles 外家拳 wàijiāquán, Chinese martial arts - Internal or soft styles 內家拳 nèijiāquán, Chinese martial arts - Northern styles, Chinese martial arts - Southern styles, Chinese martial arts - Buddhist styles, Chinese martial arts - Daoist styles, Chinese martial arts - Muslim styles, Chinese martial arts - Training in Chinese martial arts, Chinese martial arts - Basics 基本功, Chinese martial arts - Forms 套路, Chinese martial arts - Application, Chinese martial arts - Weapons training, Chinese martial arts - Use of qi in Chinese martial arts, Chinese martial arts - Chinese martial arts in movies

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Donnie Yen - Biography

The son of martial arts master Bow Sim Mark, Yen was born in Guangdong (Canton) and raised in Boston, United States. He is a well known film and television actor in Hong Kong and, more recently, in the West, having been featured in many movies with prominent, internationally known actors such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. From a young age, Yen was interested in martial arts of all kind, experimenting with various styles, from Taekwondo to Wushu. Yen decided to stick with Wushu, and moved to Beijing to further train. During ...

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Donnie Yen, Donnie Yen - Biography, Donnie Yen - Filmography

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Jet Li: Encyclopedia II - Bruce Lee - Characters based on Lee

Bruce Lee - Anime and manga. Lee Bailong (Lee Pai-Long) in the anime and manga Shaman King, especially the manga resembles Bruce Lee. The character was killed so that his body could be made into a Jiang Shi in service to the Tao family. Rock Lee from Naruto, resembles and is a tribute to Bruce Lee (as does his teacher Gai). In the anime and manga, the character is a martial arts master with a similar fighting style as Bruce Lee. Rock Lee is a very spirited taijutsu speciali ...

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Bruce Lee, Bruce Lee - Early Life, Bruce Lee - Names, Bruce Lee - Education and Martial Arts Training, Bruce Lee - Early acting career, Bruce Lee - Success in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee - Martial Arts Training and Development, Bruce Lee - Wing Chun, Bruce Lee - Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee - Beyond Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee - Physical Training Fitness and Nutrition, Bruce Lee - 1964 Long Beach International Karate Championships, Bruce Lee - Nutrition, Bruce Lee - Bruce Lee's Feats, Bruce Lee - Quotes From Bruce Lee's Friends about his Feats, Bruce Lee - Death by misadventure, Bruce Lee - Martial Arts Lineage, Bruce Lee - Filmography, Bruce Lee - Philosophy, Bruce Lee - Books authored, Bruce Lee - Awards and honors, Bruce Lee - Characters based on Lee, Bruce Lee - Anime and manga, Bruce Lee - Videogames, Bruce Lee - Film references, Bruce Lee - CG Resurrection, Bruce Lee - List of people influential to Bruce Lee's career, Bruce Lee - Footnotes

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