noun
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu
Refers broadly to Chinese martial arts, including kung fu and wushu. The term 拳法 itself is used in Japanese to denote Chinese-origin unarmed combat systems.
彼は中国で拳法を学んだ。
He studied Chinese martial arts in China.
拳法の達人は素早い動きで相手を倒した。
The kung fu master defeated his opponent with swift movements.
noun
kenpō; kempo
Specifically refers to Japanese martial arts styles called kenpō/kempo, which often have roots in Chinese martial arts but developed distinctively in Japan. The spelling 拳法 is shared, but context distinguishes the Japanese systems.
日本拳法は防具を着用して練習する。
Nippon Kenpō is practiced wearing protective gear.
少林寺拳法は宗道臣によって創始された。
Shōrinji Kempō was founded by Dōshin Sō.