{"id":316270,"date":"2025-04-25T19:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/?p=316270"},"modified":"2025-05-19T11:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:34:15","slug":"karate-kid-legends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/ie\/kids-club\/entertainment\/general-entertainment\/karate-kid-legends\/","title":{"rendered":"Karate Kid: Legends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a family tragedy, kung fu<\/strong> prodigy Li Fong and his mum<\/strong> move from Beijing<\/strong>, China<\/strong>, to New York City<\/strong> in the USA<\/strong>, hoping for a fresh start<\/strong>. But beginning a new life<\/strong> isn\u2019t easy \u2013 and somehow trouble always seems to find Li<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a new friend needs help<\/strong>, Li enters a karate competition<\/strong> \u2013 but his skills alone aren\u2019t enough<\/strong> to triumph. So with help from his teacher, Mr. Han<\/strong>, and the original Karate Kid<\/strong>, Li learns to combine two powerful styles<\/strong> \u2013 karate and kung fu<\/strong> \u2013 for the ultimate martial arts showdown<\/strong>!
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KARATE VS. KUNG FU<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Check out the unique differences<\/strong> between karate<\/strong> and kung fu<\/strong>! Which style is your favourite?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KARATE<\/strong><\/td>KUNG FU<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
ORIGIN: Japan <\/strong>\u2013 a group of islands called Okinawa<\/strong> in the 20th century<\/strong><\/td>ORIGIN: China<\/strong> \u2013 very ancient<\/strong>, with many<\/strong> different styles<\/strong>!<\/td><\/tr>
STYLE: Sharp<\/strong> and fast<\/strong> with direct moves<\/strong> like punches<\/strong>, kicks<\/strong> and blocks<\/strong>!<\/td>STYLE: Flowing, circular movements<\/strong> \u2013 often inspired by animals<\/strong> (like tigers<\/strong>, cranes<\/strong> or monkeys<\/strong>)<\/td><\/tr>
FOCUS: Power<\/strong>, discipline<\/strong> and straight-line techniques<\/td>FOCUS: Fluidity<\/strong>, tradition<\/strong> and internal<\/strong> energy<\/strong> (called \u2018chi<\/strong>\u2019 or \u2018qi\u2019)<\/td><\/tr>
EPIC MOVES:<\/strong> Breaking wooden planks<\/strong>!<\/td>EPIC MOVES: Awesome flips<\/strong>!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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MASTER THE ART<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Try these moves<\/strong> and find out if you\u2019ve got the skills to be a future martial arts master<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. SIDE KICK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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STEP 1 – TURN YOUR FOOT<\/strong>
Twist your standing foot so your toes point backwards \u2013 this helps your hips move and makes your kick strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2 – LIFT YOUR KNEE HIGH<\/strong>
Start by lifting your knee to waist height and keep it there while you kick. This helps the kick go straight and keeps you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3 – USE YOUR HIPS AND TUMMY<\/strong>
Push off your foot and use your hips and tummy muscles to make your kick powerful!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2. FRONT STANCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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STEP 1 – START IN A STRONG STANCE<\/strong>
Stand with one foot in front and the other foot behind you. Make sure your weight is forward, like you\u2019re ready to move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2 – OPEN YOUR FRONT HAND<\/strong>
Keep your front hand open and facing out, like you\u2019re getting ready to stop something or block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3 CHAMBER YOUR BACK HAND<\/strong>
Keep your back hand close to your body, ready to defend or strike. This is the hand you\u2019ll use to follow up with an epic move!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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3. GUARDED FIST-UP POSE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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STEP 1 – PREPARE<\/strong>
Stand tall with your front fist up, ready to block or punch. Your back hand should be by your waist, ready to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2 – STAY FOCUSED<\/strong>
Keep your posture strong and balanced. Be like a superhero getting ready for action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 3- BE READY<\/strong>
This move is important because it helps you stay calm and ready for whatever comes next!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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