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 ...

SHANGHAI — 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 ...

Shaolin monks show off moves in London's Chinatown on Feb. 23, 2015. The monks practice Shaolin Kung Fu, which is believed to be the oldest institutionalised style of kung fu. By Cox Media Group ...

Swords swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Blades flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful ...

The Golden Lion Kung Fu Academy in Rowville acknowledges the unique challenges that arise for youth in this modern, fast-paced world we live in. ROWVILLE, VICTORIA ...

Shaolin monks practice kung fu in the scorching summer heat ahead of the "Shaolin Zen Music Show" in Dengfeng city, Central China's Henan province, Aug 4, 2019. [Photo/IC] ...

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 ...