From Sifu Les:

 

The purpose of this information is to provide the reader with a basic, yet clear and descriptive understanding of Chinese Kung Fu, and what it is. I would like to begin by clearing up some common misconceptions about Kung fu, before delving any deeper into the subject matter. Firstly, Kung fu is not a sport in any shape or form. With such a wide variety of martial styles permeating our culture, and especially with the rise of competitive fighting such as mixed martial arts, kick boxing etc, it’s easy to lump Kung fu in with every thing else. Conversely, Kung fu is an art rather than a sport. It encompasses a full system of sacred sciences essential to survival, such as medicine, diet, healing, meditation, spiritualism, any and every aspect of combat, as well as any other major facet of life.