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kung fu

[kuhng foo, koong] / ˈkʌŋ ˈfu, ˈkʊŋ /




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Could a kung fu master beat a kickboxer?

From Slate Jun. 14, 2026

And her explanation of why she loves anime is very similar to the philosophies that drew RZA to kung fu movies and, eventually, Asian philosophies and martial arts.

From Salon May 31, 2026

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

From BBC May 29, 2026

He spent more than a week in Zhengzhou, China, studying kung fu and meditating with Shaolin monks.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

I’ve taken a bunch of classes in the past, like tap dancing, kung fu, and basket weaving.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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