In ancient Chinese culture, to promote all-around development, students were required to master six practical disciplines called the Six Arts (liù yì in Chinese): rites, music, archery, chariot racing, calligraphy and mathematics. The study of rites and music instills in people a sense of dignity and harmony. The rites include those practiced at sacrificial ceremonies, … Read more
Picture of using archery with feet in ancient China: Archaeological discoveries proved that archery in China dates back 20,000 years. Practical archery takes three conditions: a bow strong enough to propel arrows, arrows that are sharp enough to kill, and a technique to ensure the stability of arrows in flight. The bow and arrow in … Read more
In ancient China there was a fairy tale called “Kuafu Running After the Sun (In pinyin: Kua-Fu-Zhui-Ri).” Untrue as it is, the story does reflect people’s admiration for great runners. Walking and running are the most fundamental abilities of man in daily life as well as in fighting. In ancient times when the means of … Read more