The Street Fighter series is a classic fighting game developed by the Japanese company Capcom, which has been one of the representatives of the fighting game scene since its debut in 1987.
The series has left a lasting impact on the history of gaming, not only because of its innovative fighting system, but also because of its successful fusion of different martial arts styles.
In Street Fighter, the use of traditional martial arts is vividly expressed, and the design of each character and the presentation of moves reflect the development team's deep understanding of global martial arts culture.
01 Karate (Taka, Ken).
Takashi and Ken are iconic characters from the Street Fighter series, and their fighting style is derived from Japanese karate, which uses "Gokuku Karate" in the game, emphasizing combat and strength.
Its moves focus on the combination of power and speed, and every punch and kick is full of power, especially Takashi's move "Tornado Leg" and Ken's "Red Flame Fist", which have become one of the most classic moves in Street Fighter.
02 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Blanca).
A wild man from Brazil, Blanca grew up in the jungle and was struck by lightning, and his fighting style is derived in part from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Blanca's moves incorporate the softness and agility of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his ability to attack enemies with electric shocks makes him a grappler with unique skills.
03 Muay Thai (Shagat).
Shagat is a Thai master whose fighting style is based on Muay Thai, which is on full display in the game, with his punch-kick combinations showcasing the unique charm of Muay Thai and his signature move, the "Tiger Kick," becoming a classic.
04 Northern Chinese martial arts (Chunli).
Chun-Li is a female martial artist in the Street Fighter series, and her martial arts style is rooted in the northern Chinese martial arts, and one of her signature moves, striking her opponents with a quick chain of legs, showcases the leg technique unique to the northern school of martial arts.
In addition, she is able to perform difficult aerial kick combos, demonstrating her agility and technique, and Chun-Li's designs are not only reflected in martial arts, but also incorporate elements of Chinese culture.
Her costumes are often in the traditional cheongsam style, while her story background and personality reflect respect for and presentation of Chinese culture.
In Street Fighter, a classic fighting game series, each character is like a mirror, reflecting the martial arts culture of different countries and regions.
This diversity of design not only adds a deep cultural connotation to the game, but also shows players the uniqueness of global martial arts.
After feeling the unique charm of martial arts in the game, let us continue to appreciate the beauty of martial arts in reality, and the 73rd Wushu Games of Xiaolong Martial Arts School of Dengfeng Shaolin Xiaolong Martial Arts School is a good opportunity for martial arts exchanges.
Through the platform of the Wushu Games, we hope to stimulate more young people's interest in wushu, inherit the Chinese martial arts culture, and make it full of vitality in the new era.