This paper will seek to understand the history of Kung Fu, and present it in all of its facets. By dissecting the many influences that are part of this world-renowned sport, the ideal behind how it was invented can be assimilated into this study. Through the ages there have been many advancements in the development of this martial art, and the ways that have been taught have changed in the latest times. By showing the schools, the methods, and other training options that made Kung Fun, the images of the art can be fully shown by the actions they create. With all of these parts of the art of Kung Fu in mind, the true ideas of Kung Fu can be related here in the ways that they became a great sensation in the western hemisphere, as well as a dominant tradition in the eastern hemisphere. All of these topics will be covered within the studies done in this paper. 20 pgs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.