Chinese kung fu, also     1     (refer) to as martial arts, has developed over a long historical period in China. Nowadays, it     2     (regard）as a traditional sport gaining more and more     3     (popular) and even stands as a representative for Chinese culture. The styles, including Shaolin, t’ai chi and Qigong, have many followers worldwide. This traditional heritage has much influence     4     the locals’ lifestyle.

Kung fu advocates virtue and peace, not aggression or violence,     5     has been the common value held by martial artists from generation to generation. Though kung fu keeps its     6     (origin) function of self-defense, its value in body-building and fitness is also     7     (high) appreciated.

In recent years, learning Chinese martial arts has been more and more popular among people of different ages and nationalities. Therefore, many kung fu training centers or clubs     8     (establish) recently. A strong will and persistence (坚持) is     9     must to learn Chinese kung fu, One should follow a master or join a training school to learn systematically. The basic skills of legs, waist and shoulders need     10     (train) regularly.

Despite being 75 years old, Chai Tixia’s expertise in Jianzi is truly impressive. With quick kicks, he effortlessly sends the Jianzi into the air and gracefully guides it to land    1     (gentle) on his head.

Jianzi,    2     game that dates back to the Han Dynasty, is surprisingly simple: players must keep the Jianzi in the air,    3     (use) any part of their body except their hands and arms. However, to master this game    4     (require) a lot of practice.

While enjoyed throughout China, Jianzi     5     (describe) by Chai as an important aspect of hutong culture. The narrow alleyways, situated within Beijing’s inner city, provide the setting for the game’s    6     (popular). Each mormning, Chai and his fellow hutong residents gather for their shared passion for Jianzi.

Chai’s spirited matches with his neighbors have a big audience     7     (draw) to the artistry and excitement of the game. The onlookers who watch them playing with great athleticism are amazed at     8     Chai and his fellow players can achieve.

Having practiced Jianzi for over 30 years, Chai cherishes the physical and social     9     (benefit) the game brings. Engaging in lively matches with his neighbors energizes his body, enhances his flexibility,     10     promotes unity within the community. Through Jianzi, Chai harvests not only health but a sense of belonging and friendship.

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Tai Chi is definitely part of the life in Handan. Early morning walks are     1     (reward) with high quality Yang Tai Chi being performed all over the place.

Each morning on one of Handan’s main     2     (square), only a few minutes’ walk from the Jinan Hotel, large groups of Tai Chi practitioners gather     3     (study) with a variety of teachers. The quality of the Tai Chi is really good. Across the road is the main park of Handan, with     4     (it) rebuilt historic buildings from the Warring Period. The park is great to wander through.

Again there are people everywhere     5     (perform) Tai Chi in the mornings, big groups around teachers, and individuals     6     (elegant) practicing. The quality often looked very high, and as people walked past, I’d note their posture (姿势) and stride (步态) and wonder     7     made them so good at Tai Chi.

A seven-yuan taxi ride can get you to any of     8     other parks, all of which seem to be well used in the mornings. In another park, I     9     (spot) a group of women practicing sword forms and they were beautiful to watch. There was also a smaller group of people on a wooden platform next     10     a lake, and their Tai Chi was more elegant against the clear water.

Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art and an internationally popular form of exercise. It is a series of postures (姿势) and motions that develops one’s     1     (strong)and flexibility through careful, flowing movements and focused breathing. Each posture     2     (slow) transforms into another, and we gradually need to shift our weight     3     (maintain) balance. At the end, we return to the starting position: in other words, all of the movements     4     (connect) in an endless, continuous flow.

The practice of tai chi is rooted in     5     (tradition) Chinese philosophy, particularly the ancient concept of yin-yang. The tai chi symbol, or taijitu,     6     (show) yin and yang together: yin symbolizes the dark, female force in nature,     7     yang represents the bright, male force. Yin cannot exist without yang, and yang cannot exist without yin. Tai chi aims to achieve balance     8     opposites in life: yin and yang; soft and hard; mind and body, and so on. At the heart of tai chi is the concept of qi,     9     generally translates as “vital energy”. The different exercises help move the qi through your body,     10     (produce) positive effects on one’s mental and spiritual health.

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Traditional Fitness Qigong Wins Hearts of Young Chinese

No one could have expected that slow-moving Qigong    1    (become) popular among Chinese young people in the past several years. Short videos of young Chinese doing traditional fitness Qigong have flooded video websites, among     2    a video of Baduanjin has been played for more than 10 million times and received over 6, 000 comments on a video sharing platform targeting young people.

Baduanjin is one of the oldest fitness     3    (method) to stay healthy in China, originally created over 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty. The name refers    4    how the eight individual movements provide a soft quality for the movement of the body.

Compared with more    5    (physical) demanding sports such as the ball games or swimming, Baduanjin is slow and usually accompanied by restful music, so it used to be considered as the sport    6    (intend) for the elders. However, not requiring much space, equipment or time, it’s perfect for office workers, as they often suffer from back and neck pain caused by    7    (sit) in front of computers for hours.

“I’ve been doing Baduanjin for a couple of months, which makes     8    (I) sleep well and get strong,”     9    young netizen commented below the video. “I owe big thanks to Baduanjin as it offers a much    10    (good) lifestyle.”

China’s taijiquan has become     1    (increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction, especially among young people. Song Fei,     2     was the former female champion of a fitness model     3    (compete) in Beijing, has been sharing the changes in her body and mind after learning taijiquan on lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu. Song Fei told that as pain started to develop in her legs, she thought it was time     4    (look) for some correctional treatment and taijiquan     5    (come) up in her search result. Besides     6    (practise) it each morning now, she also weaves(编入) elements of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

“When I first started, it was quite boring and I had to practise     7     same set of movements for nearly two years. But it’s a process of reconnecting all     8    (part) of my body.” Gradually Song started to feel a sense     9     calmness. She explained that in the gym she would listen to music or think about other things while working out because each exercise was repetitive. Yet in taijiquan, each movement was flowing and she had to constantly stay     10    (focus).

Being a good sports parent is like being a good school parent. To make sure your kids get the most out of their participation, you need to participate too. Positive involvement in sports    1    (mean) you provide support    2    practical help.

If possible, volunteer and back up the coach’s decisions and lessons, and help create an environment where your kids can succeed. And then, you step back and let them do the hard work.

Be a role model. Exercise    3    (regular) and talk about how it makes you feel more energetic. You might even work out together, help them practice skills, or have them teach you some of what they    4    (learn) about their chosen sports. Research indicates that physically active parents tend to have physically active children.

Your young athletes also need to keep their bodies in good shape to perform well and reduce the risk of injury. Through words and deeds, you can help them achieve these    5    (goal). Serve healthy foods to your family and remind your kids    6    the importance of good nutrition.

Being a good sports parent is not    7    easy task. But your child is more likely    8    (have) a positive and enriching experience of playing sports if you focus on being a good sports parent. Just be sure to refrain (克制) from applying too much    9    (press) or setting unrealistic expectations, and both you and your child will find the experience    10    (reward) and a great opportunity to build memories.

Outdoor exercise provides a lot of benefits beyond those seen with     1     (tradition) indoor workouts. It sounds a bit fantastic,     2     it’s true.

One simple example: Exercising outdoors increases our exposure     3     sunlight, improving vitamin D production,     4     has been linked to improving mood, promoting bone health, and boosting immune system function. Exercising outdoors     5     (make) you happy. Being in nature can improve feelings of well-being and life satisfaction. In fact, simply being outside and breathing fresh air has been shown to reduce stress and enhance relaxation.

Exercising, particularly outdoors, drives huge mental health benefits, ranging from reducing depression and anxiety to     6     (enhance) self-esteem (自尊心) and mood. Combine that with the physiological benefits of exercise, and you can make     7     (you) see greater levels of joy in your life.

Being     8     (physical) active in an environment with changing landforms forces your body to work hard     9     (sustain) the movement and your mind to stay focused to constantly adapt and avoid injury. Think about walking on your treadmill (跑步机) at home or in the gym compared to hiking on a trail with     10     (rock) and roots to cross and constant changes in elevation to push your cardiovascular (心管) system.

Take off the burden and have an outdoor exercise, and it will bring many benefits to your work or school life.

Ever since joining China’s fitness craze, singer and composer Liu Genghong     1     (do) well for himself in terms of his social media following. In recent news, Liu’s workout livestream on Douyin has taken the internet     2     storm. Data shows that his Douyin account has gained more than 10 million followers in the past month.

Best known as the father of Puff (his daughter’s nickname),     3     participated in the variety show Where Are We Going, Dad?, the buff celebrity makes his enthusiasm for fitness known by     4     (public) showing his muscles. He even trains his celebrity friends Jay Chou.

In his livestreams, Liu and his wife appear     5     (energy), friendly, happy and super fit. They exercise and dance to up-beat songs while explaining and showing their moves, often     6     (encourage) those to participate from their own living rooms.

Although Liu’s dance moves look simple, they are often too intense for his audience     7     (follow). The main reason for this is Liu’s carefully     8     (choose) playlist: Jay Chou songs often serve as his background music. One of his most-watched fitness routines is set to ‘Herbalist Manual’(《本草纲目》)from Jay Chou’s album. One netizen joked. “I want to slap (拍)my leg whenever I hear     9     song now. ”

Some netizens admitted to switching their fitness idol Pamela Reif to Liu, with some even calling     10     (them) ‘Liu Genghong boys or girls. ’

History has been written by Eileen Gu, and not only once. In just 24 hours, the Chinese teenage skier swept three medals,     1     (include) two golds, in three events at her first X-Games — a feat accomplished by no rookie in the event’s 25-year history.

Just about one year before the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, the 17-year-old rising star has fixed her eyes     2     winning golds on home snow and     3     will be no surprise that Gu makes the next Chinese sports icon if she could continue such great momentum.

Speaking fluent Mandarin and English, the California-born girl switched     4     (nation) from the US to China, her mother’s home country, in 2019, which allowed her     5     (represent) China in international     6     (compete) since then.

One reason to make the decision is no doubt her “deep connection” with China. “When I was a child, many people called me a Beijing girl because they said I speak Mandarin with a strong Beijing accent,” Gu said in     7     interview with Xinhua recently. “Every time I went to China, no matter to Beijing or Shanghai, I got a feeling like back home.”

But she has one greater ambition as a Chinese skier: to encourage more people in China to get to know and participate in the sport     8     may not be so popular in the country before.

    9     makes a professional athlete also a top student in the classroom? Gu concluded that her secrets are “passion, focus and balance.”

“I’m not skiing just for the Olympic Games. I’m skiing for my passion for the sport. I started skiing at a young age because I love the feeling of snow.     10     when you do the things you have passion for can you put all your heart into that,” said Gu.