Sports and Martial Arts

BY PATRICK AND ZAC

History

Martial arts started in China.

It is also practiced for exercise

It is practiced for self defense

Martial arts have been part of the Chinese culture for 2000 years.

The government provides sports in facilities, factories, schools and government buildings.

More than 6 million children in the U.S do martial arts.

It is known to improve discipline and respect.

Kung Fu is one of the martial arts commonly performed in both the U.S. and in China

Martial arts in the U.S

Chinese indoor sports

Ping pong and table tennis are China’s national sport!

Kids in school play ping pong at recess.

Kids also play badminton during recess time.

Gymnastics has been part of China for 2 thousand years!

Chinese outdoor games

Soccer and basketball are both very popular in China

China does very well in the Olympics in swimming and volleyball and gymnastics.

Gymnastics has been part of China for 2 thousand years!

Resource page

Welcome to China by Goh Sui Noi/ Lim Bee Ling

China, A question and Answer Book by Nathan Olson

Websites Spotlight on china

Wikipedia

Heathly childern.org

Welcome to china.