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In pictures: fists and feathers in Hong Kong
This weekend saw two big fights: Legend 8 Fighting Championship at AsiaWorld Expo, HK, and International Pillow Fight Day, Hong Kong edition, Statue Square. Spot the difference. more »China...
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The too-powerful-to-be-true Tai Chi master of China
t’s not yet time for Friday fun, but this one is too hilarious to skip. In the video, anyone who touched the Tai Chi master bounced away like they just got an electric shock. more »Generalmartial...
View ArticleThe Scholar and the Businessman
The first post in a new blog and a new project of mine: a book about the state of kung fu in modern PRC. Look forward to more posts and I encourage anyone to leave comments etc more »Generalkung fugong...
View ArticleThe Origin of Real Kungfu
Did a wandering Indian monk bring Kungfu to China? The scholars say probably not, but their opinion doesn't mean squat when an army of martial artists say, yes he did. more »Generalkungfuzenmartial arts
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Sichuan University professor breaks brick with bare hand [video]
If you think university-level science classes in China must be a snore-fest, think again. He might be the coolest professor on campus: A Sichuan University lecturer wakes up his students by applying...
View ArticleChina Needs a Hero
The Hebei "amateur" martial artist who owned the thugs trying to evict him and his family represents the archetype for heroes and China needs more of the same. more »China Newskung fumartial...
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Dichotomies and Princesses
An essay about returning to Emei and finding a crumbling gate and an overweight master; going to Shanghai and finding a kungfu princess. more »China Sportskungfumartial artssichuanshanghaitaijitaiqi
View ArticleMartial Arts and Firearms in China
Afficionados of Chinese Martial Arts take note - the responses to this article, pingbacked from Kung Fu Tea, are an interesting discussion of the impact of firearms on Chinese martial arts. The Kung Fu...
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Monkey Kung Fu - 10 Real Fighting Moves
10 Real Fighting Moves of the Martial Arts style called Hou Quan or Monkey Kung Fu.Taught By Jake Mace and Assisted By Phoenix Longevity Arts Black Belt and Assistant Instructor Joachim more »China...
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Xi'an: Zhao Changjun Martial Arts Academy
One of the main reasons why we came to China, and stayed here for one year, is our passion for practicing martial arts. And in China we can practice Kung Fu with real and excellent teachers. more...
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Matthew Polly, Shaolin Temple's first American disciple, writing biography...
"No one's written a biography [of Bruce Lee] in the last 20 years," he said. "He's such a huge star. It seemed a shame that no one had written a very good biography about him." more...
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Sticky Business: Kendoka in Chengdu
The first time Elizabeth Bergen-Bartel's father put on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai for his daughter to watch, he unknowingly set into motion a series of events that would lead the lively blonde from...
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The Grandmaster’s Tony Leung Sheds Light On Wong Kar-wai’s ‘Adventurous’ Methods
"We’re never quite sure about the plot because we don’t use a concrete script during filming," said the martial arts star at a recent NYC press conference. more »Arts & Entertainmenttony leungthe...
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Chengdu Stories: Jiu Jitsu with JerryS
Chengdu's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu scene has advanced remarkably since I interviewed Jamie in 2011. I check in with the organizations new leader, Jerry. more »China Sportsmartial artstrainingjiu...
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Donnie Yen vs Bruce Lee: Epic CGI Fight [VIDEO]
Let's look at this video in perspective. One triple kick move is fantastic, but TWO triple kick moves? My immune system can't take that much Don Don in my system. more »China Videosbruce leedonnie...
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The One Thing Jackie Chan And Ai Weiwei (Almost) Have In Common
A piece by the world-famous artist and an action movie by the martial arts star both focus on the same subjectâbut their views couldn't be more different. more »Arts &...
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Killing Pollution with Kung Fu
We all hate pollution, but what’s the answer? Kick its ass, that’s what! An elementary school in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, is all set for some serious smog take-down and have developed a special...
View ArticlePlanting the Seeds of MMA in China | FIGHTLAND
“East devours West” as a more experienced modern martial artist has his knowledge consumed by a group of voracious young Chinese. more »China SportsMMAkungfuwushumartial artsshaolin
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An Inside Look at the Martial Arts Training Regime of Shaolin Monks
Beautiful black and white photography captures the Shaolin monks' kungfu training. more »China Picturesshaolinmonkkungfutrainingmartial arts
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The Wayward World of Wuxia
While the 1950s were considered a tumultuous period of history for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong was undergoing an incredible revitalization of literature and cinema, a period informally known as the...
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