In the shadow of China’s legendary Shaolin Temple, a kung fu master’s disciples confront the changing world of martial arts.

A surprising and unusual scene has appeared at the famous Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan Province. A new "class" has arrived at the temple, where humanoid robots are now practicing the ...

Students practice at the Wudang Taoist Traditional Kung Fu Academy near Wudang Mountain in Shiyan city in central China's ...

The Wu-Tang Clan developed their name and mythology through rapper RZA's interest in kung fu movies and his friendship with a ...

Zhang Hexian wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to practice kung fu, like many who either have, or hope to, master the martial art. What makes Zhang different is that she's made daily kung fu practice her ...

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Zhang Hexian wakes up every day at 5 a.m. to practice kung fu, like many who either have, or hope to, master the martial art. What makes Zhang different is that she’s made daily kung fu practice her ...

Editor's note: This story was reported and photographed in January, before the global pandemic. The text has been updated to reflect the activities of the nuns aimed at COVID-19 prevention. Jigme ...