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Looking for Jin Yong througout the World

10 Heros among the most famous 14 swordsmen fictions written by Jin Yong will "take part in" 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

The Deer and the Cauldron

The Deer and the Cauldron (鹿鼎记) or The Duke of Mount Deer is a Wuxia novel by Louis Cha. It is also the last of Cha's Wuxia works. The novel is initially published as a serial, the first installment published on October 24, 1969 in Ming Pao and ran for 2 years and 11 months until September 23, 1972.

Yip Man, the master of Wing Chun

Yip Man (叶问; Ip Man also known as 叶继问 1 October 1893-2 December 1972) was the first martial arts master (Chinese: Sifu) to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun openly. He had several students who later became martial arts teachers in their own right, including Bruce Lee.

Huaquan

Huaquan (simplified Chinese: 华拳) is a style of Kung Fu which is believed to have originated in Jining in Shandong Province. It is said that during the Kaiyuan reign of the Tang Dynasty there existed a Mount Hua knight named Cai Mao, who was famous for his prowess in combat and swordplay. Apparently Cai Mao had killed an enemy, a noble of the Chang'an family, and had to go into hiding to escape the family's wrath.

Fanziquan (Rotating Fist)

Fānziquán (翻子拳; literally "Rotating fist") is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes offense and defense with the hands. Its movements have been described as:Two fists are fast like the falling rain drops, and fast like a snapping whip. Fānziquán routines are usually quite short and very fast. It is a source of many other modern styles like Eagle Claw.

Changquan (Long Fist)

The Long Fist style is considered to contain a good balance of hand and foot techniques, but in particular it is renowned for its impressive acrobatic kicks. Of contemporary wǔshù events, Long Fist techniques are most popular and memorable with its whirling, running, leaping, and acrobatics. Chanquan moves are difficult to perform, requiring great flexibility and athleticism comparable to gymnasts.

Shaolin Sect

The Shaolin Sect (少林派) is featured in several works of Wuxia fiction. It is one of the largest, most famous and highly-recognised orthodox and righteous sects in the Wulin. Its home base is at present-day Shaolin Monastery (少林寺) in Henan province. It is also sometimes referred to as "Shaolin Monastery" instead of "Shaolin Sect".

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer (笑傲江湖) is a 1967 Chinese Wuxia novel by Louis Cha. The term "Xiao Ao Jiang Hu" (笑傲江湖), literally translated as Laughing Proudly in the Jianghu, means to live a carefree life in a mundane world of strife. An alternative English name is State of Divinity. The book is known by both translations in English. The book has been adapted to films, in the form of The Swordsman and Swordsman II (whose Chinese titles both refer to the title of the novel).

Sword of the Yue Maiden

"Sword of the Yue Maiden" (越女剑) is a Wuxia short story by Louis Cha. It is first published in 1970 on the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao. This short story is the last of Cha's Wuxia works together with The Deer and the Cauldron, but its historical setting, in the Spring and Autumn Period, is the earliest amongst all of Cha's works.

Ode to Gallantry

Ode to Gallantry (侠客行) is a Chinese Wuxia novel by Louis Cha. It was first published in 1965. The novel got its title from a poem of the same title written by the famous Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai.

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