The art of Pao Chui Kung Fu is an explosive and effective means of self defence that seamlessly weaves external and internal force together, and originated in ancient China. Legend ascribes the art to Mount Emei, and it has been practised at the Shaolin temple for many years. Today, Pao Chui is also prevalent as a folk art, and many styles of Kung Fu claim to be derivatives of Shaolin Pao Chui or include a Pao Chui routine.