http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/do-any-good-kung-fu-lately-what-is-in-a-name/ A journey of self discovery through the practice of martial arts. The power to change and grow lies within. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:24:34 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/do-any-good-kung-fu-lately-what-is-in-a-name/#comment-26 Scott Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:46:16 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=74#comment-26 Great name choice. I've written a lot on my blog about the meanings of kung fu, or gongfu--to use the pinyin transliteration. While there is certainly a component of personal achievement in the expression "gongfu" it is most often something said of other people-- simply because it means something done for others. Work dedicated to others. Of course, in the movies and fiction, we often see "anti-gongfu" too, personal achievement dedicated to harming others. Great name choice. I’ve written a lot on my blog about the meanings of kung fu, or gongfu–to use the pinyin transliteration.
While there is certainly a component of personal achievement in the expression “gongfu” it is most often something said of other people– simply because it means something done for others. Work dedicated to others.
Of course, in the movies and fiction, we often see “anti-gongfu” too, personal achievement dedicated to harming others.

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