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.