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In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skillfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practicing kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering. Chinese martial arts ...

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Ding Xiaoyuan is transforming the landscape of traditional martial arts by revitalizing Angquan (Zhuangquan) and establishing himself as a rising star on the internet. His journey from a young, ...

Ma Pai Bagua Zhang traces its roots to the 19th century and was founded by the eminent master Dong Haichuan. Known for its distinctive “S”-shaped defense and attack routes, it has become an important ...