Martial arts or the codified systems of combat practices were popular among many cultures since the days of old. Practiced by many for various reasons such as self-defence, entertainment, competition, physical health and fitness as well as mental, physical and spiritual development, this form of fighting has been strongly linked with Asian cultures and traditions.
In China, martial arts receive great prominence and importance unlike many other countries around the world. Looking back at the history of the evolution of martial arts in Emei China, the figure of a Taoist priestess looms large as she is said to be the founder of Emei martial arts. This priestess who later became a Buddhist, had spent 13 long years in disciplined dedication to this subject. Being quite agile and interested in the martial arts, she had practiced and studied boxing of various types and with this knowledge and expertise she succeeded in creating a new boxing form from Kung Fu.
As the ancient Chinese word used to call women was Emei, the form of boxing that originated from her passion and dedication was also given the name Emei Boxing. Her faithful disciples who were well committed to following her successful lead stationed and established themselves at Mount Emei. Passed down from generation to generation and marching onward from strength to strength is the martial arts of Emei, strongly rooted and nurtured in the soils of China where it belongs.
In China Emeishan hotels such as Anantara Emei Resort & Spa will give one ample opportunities to discover the wonders of this martial arts while also helping you to explore the wonders of the land due to its location which is centrally positioned. Nestled amid this sheer bliss you will discover many things to indeed declare that life is indeed a sweet affair.
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