Translating a Chinese tradition for American students requires that a Shaolin kung fu master learn the art of positive encouragement. "The American teacher mostly says, 'You are very good already, but ...

(Mass Appeal) – Many of us were introduced to Kung Fu through movies starring Jackie Chan or Jet Li. In today’s Fitness Friday, we take a closer look at this form of martial art, and we try some moves ...

Like many kids growing up the early ’90s, Master Shi Yanqing watched Jet Li movies and dreamed of being a hero. Unlike most of those kids, Yanqing lived only 170 miles from the 1,519-year-old Shaolin ...

The martial art of Kung Fu boomed in the West during the 1970’s thanks to Chinese cinema and has since created a global awareness that is arguably, second to none when it comes to a combat art. Yet, ...

A major tragedy in their hometown won’t stop these martial arts students in Monterey Park from practicing kata, or their forms. With every kick, swing and punch, these students at the Siu Lum Pai Kung ...

In English, we use kung fu as an umbrella phrase for the all types of Chinese martial arts. But in Chinese, the words refer to any skill — combat-related or otherwise — that requires patience and ...

Shi Yan Feng closes his eyes and breathes deeply with ancient form. His palms rise face up on the inhale, then fall slowly, face down, on opposite sides of his torso then stretch straight upwards, ...