Chinese kungfu is one of the most well-known examples of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the earliest and longest lasting sports. But compared _________ the common sports, it’s very different. A professional player of common sports has to finish the sports career in _________ thirties because injuries (受伤) caused at a young age can be harmful to health in later life. _________ by doing kungfu, you not only exercise your body but also train your spirit and mind. It is helpful for us _________ our physical and mental health condition.

Chinese kungfu dates back to (追溯到) ancient times. During the Zhou Dynasty, martial-arts (武术) dancing was taught to children as a part of _________. By the Tang Dynasty, it was gradually introduced to many countries in Southeast Asia. Chinese kungfu developed very _________ in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Over its long history, it has developed as a wonderful combination (组合) of exercise, practical self-defense a and art. From the 1960s on _________ martial-arts schools have been set up around the county.

In the 1970s, as _________ great number of kungfu TV series and movies were made, many kungfu stars, such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li, appeared. They are still very _________ among kungfu fans and children today. Since the film Shaolin Temple was on, the Buddhist temple __________ a great attraction to many people. Shaolin kungfu is also well-known at home and abroad.