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  1. Meaning of the Chinese Sifu? (Shifu) - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    May 27, 2021 · The first hanzi/character for ShiFu Shi/"师" has the meaning of someone who is a teacher or adviser like a teacher you address in school which in Chinese is LaoShi/老师 or "old …

  2. kung fu - What are the corrects words to greet our shifu? - Martial ...

    I have a question concerning the way we greet our shifu in the beginning and end of our lessons. I was wondering what the explanation is and if I'm saying the right things to our Shifu. Are the

  3. Newest 'wushu' Questions - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    Nov 15, 2024 · Meaning of the Chinese Sifu? (Shifu) I ask because it is commonly regarded as having the exact sense of Sensei, of Master, or Teacher, but these don't convey the full meaning. Sensei, …

  4. Newest 'etiquette' Questions - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    Use this tag for questions about expected behavior, the code of conduct for different styles of martial arts, and communication among martial artists and with others.

  5. Highest scored 'wushu' questions - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    Meaning of the Chinese Sifu? (Shifu) I ask because it is commonly regarded as having the exact sense of Sensei, of Master, or Teacher, but these don't convey the full meaning. Sensei, for instance, …

  6. kung fu - Is it common and expected that shifus give theory classes ...

    Mar 23, 2016 · Should -meaning: is, doing this, well-seen inside the practice, with a precedent from advanced practitioners or shifus in this site- I ask my shifu about my interest on learning (guidedly) …

  7. kicking - Does the equivalent of an axe kick exist in any Chinese ...

    Nov 27, 2024 · It's a good question. Where does the axe kick come from originally? Or specifically, where does Taekwondo get it from? Because I don't see it used in karate. It's not in Savate, which …

  8. Trending 'wushu' questions - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    Jan 29, 2025 · Meaning of the Chinese Sifu? (Shifu) I ask because it is commonly regarded as having the exact sense of Sensei, of Master, or Teacher, but these don't convey the full meaning. Sensei, …

  9. kung fu - The 180 degree leg split - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    Apr 10, 2015 · I started taking kung fu lessons from my shifu around 2 months back. However, I have yet to achieve a full 180 degree leg split. When I attempt this, my inner thighs and outer hips hurt a lot. I …

  10. Recently Active Questions - Page 33 - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

    What are the corrects words to greet our shifu? I have a question concerning the way we greet our shifu in the beginning and end of our lessons. I was wondering what the explanation is and if I'm saying …