# How many styles of Kung Fu are there?

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**Created:** [January 29, 2001, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-styles-of-kung-fu-are-there/52290 "2001-01-29T18:19:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 29, 2001, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-styles-of-kung-fu-are-there/52290/1 "2001-01-29T18:19:28Z")

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I’m currently an intermediate beginner (about nine months) student of Ying Jao Pai, Northern Eagle Claw style, and I’ve heard of many other styles.

I was wondering who else on the SDMB studied Kung Fu and about the various styles (I know there are a lot). How different are they and what are their various “reputations” among each other and among other martial arts.

I don’t want this to be a “my Kung Fu is better than your Kung Fu” thread or anything.

- Please refrain from including Ultimate Rochambo Styles in this discussion. 🙂