China's Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese kung fu, is demanding an apology from an Internet user who said its monks had once been beaten in unarmed combat by a Japanese ninja, Chinese media reported Friday. Shaolin Temple, in the northern province of Henan, became famous in … [Read more...] about China kung fu monks seek apology for ninja affront
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Kung-fu master teaches empowerment
Inner Sanctum (09-03-2008) Kung-fu master teaches empowerment Duc Lien has used her degree from the Teacher's Training College to share her martial arts expertise. In 2000, she diversified her career with the publication of her autobiography. Since then, she's been inspiring … [Read more...] about Kung-fu master teaches empowerment
Vietnamese kung fu
"Kung fu is not an act of violence," says Master Ngo Xuan Binh, the founding father of the martial art Nhat Nam. "It is the way to guide us to the perfection and harmony of individuality in a community. It's a way of self-improvement!" Perhaps this explains Binh's plethoric … [Read more...] about Vietnamese kung fu
HCM City to host kung fu championships
The eighth Asian Wushu Championships will begin tomorrow at the Phu Tho Gymnasium in HCM City with 350 martial artists from 22 countries and territories taking part. They will compete for 38 sets of medals in taolu (performance competition) and shanshou (combat … [Read more...] about HCM City to host kung fu championships
Actor opens kung fu school
Vietnamese-American movie actor Johnny Tri Nguyen, starring in such blockbuster action movies as 'Dong Mau Anh Hung' (The Rebel) and 'Bay Rong' (The Clash), recently opened a martial arts school in Ho Chi Minh City. Dedicated to the … [Read more...] about Actor opens kung fu school