“Gong Fu Qiao Yao” is a publication by the “Zhong Hua Wu Shu” magazine in China which was published in 2012. The national magazine had asked numerous respected masters of various styles of Chinese martial arts to be technical advisors and it gave the readers opportunities to send in questions which these teachers would then address and these were released over a long period in their monthly magazine. In 2012 the publication compiled these Q&A articles and published them in a single book. I will gradually translate these and make them available in English for the international community.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations in Chinese culture. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, typically between mid-September and early October, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. Although its origins are ancient and somewhat nebulous, the festival's significance has evolved over millennia.

Naadam has a rich history believed to span centuries. Initially, it included military parades and sporting competitions such as archery, horse riding, and wrestling, celebrated during various occasions, including weddings and spiritual gatherings. It later served as a training ground for soldiers and was tied to the Mongols' nomadic lifestyle. The festival's origins are traced back to the 13th-century book, The Secret History of the Mongols.

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