AI Responses to Common Kung Fu questions.

[MightyB]

I've been playing with ChatGPT and thought it'd be fun to ask it some questions about Chinese Martial Arts. Below are some of the questions with answers.

Link: https://chat.openai.com/chat

[MightyB]

Q: "explain the history of northern seven star praying mantis kung fu"

OpenAI: "Northern Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a martial art that originated in northern China. It is believed to have originated in the late 1700s or early 1800s and is said to have been created by Wang Lang, a martial artist from the Shandong province. It is based on the movements of the praying mantis, an insect known for its quick and powerful strikes. The style is known for its fast, powerful strikes and emphasis on close-range combat. It also incorporates techniques from other martial arts, such as Xing Yi and Baji. The style has a strong reputation in China and has been passed down through generations of practitioners. It is still widely taught and practiced today."

[MightyB]

Q: "why do Chinese martial arts seem ineffective today?"

OpenAI: "Chinese martial arts, like any other martial arts, can be effective if taught and practiced properly. However, there are several reasons why some people may believe that Chinese martial arts are ineffective today.

One reason is that many Chinese martial arts have been heavily modified and diluted over time, often to make them more appealing to a wider audience. This can lead to a loss of their original effectiveness.

Another reason is that Chinese martial arts are often taught and practiced in a traditional, ritualistic way, which may not be as effective in real-world self-defense situations as more modern, practical approaches.

Additionally, the martial arts scene today is heavily influenced by MMA and other sports-based martial arts, these are based on different set of rules and training methodologies, which can lead to a perception that traditional martial arts are not as effective.

It's worth noting that Chinese martial arts have a long history and many styles, so it's not fair to make a generalization that all of them are ineffective. It's also important to remember that martial arts are not just about physical fighting, but also about discipline, self-improvement, and tradition."

[MightyB]

Q: "which style of Chinese martial arts would be the most effective in MMA?"

OpenAI: "There are several styles of Chinese martial arts that have been adapted and used in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions, such as Sanda (also known as Sanshou), which is a sport-based martial art developed by the Chinese military. Sanda incorporates techniques from traditional Chinese martial arts, such as striking, wrestling, and grappling, and allows for the use of more full-force strikes and throws.

Another style that has been used in MMA is Shuai Jiao, which is a Chinese wrestling style that also incorporates throws, joint locks, and strikes.

Wing Chun, a southern Chinese martial art known for its close-range combat and efficient use of energy, has also been used in MMA by some fighters. Wing Chun's focus on using angles and redirecting force can be effective in MMA.

Also, Chinese Kung Fu styles like Xing Yi, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi have been adapted by some fighters and trainers for use in MMA. These styles are known for their focus on internal energy and body mechanics, which can help to improve a fighter's power, balance, and overall conditioning.

It's worth noting that in MMA, fighters often train in multiple styles and techniques, and adapt them to their own fighting style, so the most effective style in MMA will depend on the fighter's personal preferences and skills."

[MightyB]

Q: "explain the history of Sanda"

OpenAI: "Sanda (also known as Sanshou) is a sport-based martial art that originated in China. It was developed by the Chinese military in the 1950s as a way to train soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. The art was created by combining techniques from various traditional Chinese martial arts, such as Kung Fu, Wu Shu, and Chin Na, with modern sport training methods.

The name "Sanda" literally means "free fighting" and refers to the fact that the art includes both striking and grappling techniques, as well as throws and take downs.

Sanda was first officially introduced as a competitive sport in the Chinese National Games in the 1980s and has since grown in popularity both in China and internationally.

Sanda is known for its fast-paced, full-contact nature and its emphasis on practical, real-world self-defense applications. It is also known for its use of a variety of strikes, kicks, throws, and takedowns, along with the use of weapons such as the spear and sword.

Sanda has been included in the program of the World Wushu Championships, and in 2002 it was included in the program of the Asian Games.

Sanda is widely practiced in China and also in other countries by Chinese martial arts enthusiasts and students, as well as by individuals interested in sport-based martial arts and full-contact fighting.

The sport is governed by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), which is responsible for organizing international competitions and promoting the sport around the world. Sanda is a separate discipline from Wushu Taolu, which is a more traditional, performance-based form of martial arts."

[MightyB]

Q: "How can traditional Chinese martial arts schools attract new students in a market saturated by MMA?"

OpenAI: "There are several strategies that traditional Chinese martial arts schools can use to attract new students in a market saturated by MMA:

1. Emphasize the self-defense aspect: Many people are interested in learning martial arts for self-defense, so highlighting the practical self-defense applications of traditional Chinese martial arts can be an effective way to attract new students.
2. Highlight the health and fitness benefits: Traditional Chinese martial arts can provide a full-body workout and can be beneficial for overall health and fitness. Emphasizing these benefits can attract people who are looking for a new workout routine.
3. Offer a variety of classes: Offering a variety of classes, such as beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, can attract students at different skill levels.
4. Use social media and online marketing: Utilizing social media and online marketing strategies to promote the school and its classes can help to reach a wider audience and attract new students.
5. Offer a trial class or a free class for potential students to try the traditional Chinese martial arts style before committing to a long-term membership.
6. Participate in community events, such as martial arts demonstrations, and cultural events to showcase the traditional Chinese martial arts style, and promote the school.
7. Highlight the cultural and historical aspects of traditional Chinese martial arts, this can attract students interested in learning more about the culture and history of China, and how it's related to the martial arts.
8. Emphasize the importance of traditional training methods and discipline, this can attract students who are looking for a more traditional and authentic martial arts experience."

[GeneChing]

China man uses deepfake technology to disguise himself as late father in videos to save frail grandmother from heartbreak
Family hides death of son from 91-year-old, tells her he is in hospital
Grandson creates AI videos, imitates father’s voice, eases own grief
Fran Lu
in Beijing
Published: 2:00pm, 20 Mar 2024

A caring grandson in China used artificial intelligence, or AI, deepfake technology in videos to disguise himself as his deceased father so he could comfort his frail grandmother who was unaware her son was dead.

The man, surnamed Sun, from the northeastern province of Liaoning, said his family had been hiding the truth from his grandmother after his father died from a rare cancer six months ago.

The 91-year-old woman has a serious heart problem and they were afraid the news might be too distressing for her.

So they told her that her son was receiving treatment at a prestigious hospital in Beijing, and must stay there because of his condition.

Sun said he had to use AI technology to “resurrect” his father after his grandmother kept asking to see him.


The dead man had been suffering from a rare form of cancer before he passed away. Photo: Douyin
He told her his father was not allowed to bring his mobile phone into the hospital, and pretended he had travelled to Beijing to record a video of him for her.

Using old photographs and face-swap software, the grandson placed his father’s face onto his own, and imitated his voice.

“Mum, I’m fine in Beijing. They cannot cure this annoying disease, but it is under control,” he says in the video.

He sent the video to his aunt first to test its quality before showing it to his grandmother.

Sun said the old woman, who has bad eyesight but an optimistic approach to life, believed it was her son in the video.

Sun said making the video meant sorting through his father’s photos, which he had been avoiding since his death.

When he got ill, Sun took him to dozens of hospitals across China and abroad, and even went to temples to pray to deities.

He found it very difficult to accept his father’s death. So the disguise also became his way of saying goodbye.

A video of him telling the face-swap story, posted on his Douyin account @Zaixiasancai, received 5 million views.

“This is the best way to use deepfake technology,” one online observer said.

“The grandma might know what happened better than anyone, but she just needed some comfort,” said another.


It is not uncommon for people in China to use AI technology to keep the death of a loved one from relatives. Photo: Shutterstock
“He was being the son of his grandma,” said a third.

It is not the first time people have lied about the death of a family member to protect the feelings of their loved ones.

Usually, it is children who hide it from their elderly parents who are not in good health.

In other cases, parents hide the death of important family members from children ahead of their university entrance exams, so it does not affect their performance.



Fran Lu
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.

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World’s First AI Pageant To Judge Winner On Beauty And Social Media Clout
Leslie Katz
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I write about the intersection of art, science and technology.

Apr 15, 2024,05:12pm EDT

Popular AI-generated influencer Emily Pellegrini, a Miss AI judge, is uniquely qualified for the ... [+]WORLD AI CREATOR AWARDS
Models and influencers crafted from artificial intelligence can now jockey for the title “Miss AI.” Yup, the world’s first AI beauty pageant has arrived to crown faux humans for their pixelated perfection.

AI-generated contestants will be judged on their looks and polish, but they’ll also be gauged on the technical skill that went into creating them, and also appraised for their online pull.

“AI creators’ social clout will be assessed based on their engagement numbers with fans, rate of growth of audience and utilization of other platforms such as Instagram,” according to the World AI Creator Awards. Miss AI marks the program’s inaugural contest, with others to come focusing on fashion, diversity and computer-generated men. Fanvue, a subscription-based platform that hosts virtual models, some of whom offer adult content, is a WAICA partner.

Miss AI (well, the creator behind Miss AI) will win a $5,000 cash prize, promotion on the Fanvue platform and PR support worth more than $5,000. The runner-up and third place winner will also snag prizes. The virtual victors will be announced on May 10, with an online awards ceremony set to take place later in the month.


AI-generated humans like Lexi Schmidt, who's on Fanvue, now have their very own beauty pageant. WORLD AI CREATOR AWARDS
The competition opened online to entrants on Sunday as AI influencers increasingly grab attention and paying gigs. One, named Alba Renai, recently announced she’d been hired to host a weekly special segment on the Spanish version of Survivor. She’s not the only employed AI-generated influencer, either.

Aitana Lopez, one of four Miss AI judges, can pull in more than $11,000 a month representing brands. The AI-generated Spanish model and influencer has upward of 300,000 Instagram followers, many of whom shower her with adoring comments. She’s joined on the judging panel by another AI-generated model, Emily Pellegrini, who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram and has caught the attention of sports stars and billionaires who want to date her.

Two judges on the panel, however, can include arteries and veins on their resumes. They’re Andrew Bloch, an entrepreneur and PR adviser, and Sally-Ann Fawcett, a beauty pageant historian and author of the book Misdemeanours: Beauty Queen Scandals.

“It’s been a fast learning curve expanding my knowledge on AI creators, and it’s quite incredible what is possible,” Fawcett said in a statement.

The World AI Creator Awards said entrants “must be 100 percent AI-generated,” though there aren’t any restrictions on the tools used. “Miss AI welcomes creations produced from any type of generator, whether it’s DeepAI, Midjourney or your own tool,” the rules read. The competition said it expects thousands of entries.

But How To Judge Fake Beauty?

Beauty pageants have drawn criticism for promoting unrealistic beauty standards, and most AI influencers don’t do anything to expand narrow cultural ideas about what’s deemed attractive. Both AI-generated contest judges, for example, are young women with dewy skin, high cheekbones, full lips, big breasts and the kind of bodies that suggest they have a personal trainer on call 24/7.

The Miss AI pageant, however, is more about recognizing artistry than reinforcing cultural standards of beauty, a spokesperson for the WAICA insists.

“This isn't about beauty in the stereotypical sense,” the spokesperson said in an email. “It's about championing artistic creative talent and the beauty of creators’ work. Just like traditional pageantry, there's even a question contestants are asked to answer: ‘If you had one dream to make the world a better place, what would it be?’”

Given that Miss AI candidates only exist in a world of bytes, their answers won’t come from personal experience. They’ll come from prompts.


Miss AI launches almost 200 years after the world’s first real life beauty pageant took place. WORLD AI CREATOR AWARDS


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