kung fu

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Any kid who grew up in a major city in the ‘70s and ‘80s probably remembers their version of the kind of rundown joints that played kung fu movies nonstop.

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

"They've shown robots dancing and doing kung fu; now show us that they can be productive," Rokseth said.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

For more than a week, Wembanyama stayed at a Shaolin temple in Zhengzhou, where visitors study meditation and kung fu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025

“Cartwheels and kung fu it was. Merv was always quieter, truth be told, even before he was out.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell