kung fu

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Tesla’s Optimus, which stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, has evolved from dancing in a suit, to serving drinks while controlled remotely, to learning kung fu.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“Many foreigners’ perceptions of China may still be stuck at kung fu, the Great Wall and pandas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Also to Mexico, and a Korean martial arts school pulled straight out of some old Shaw Brothers kung fu movie, which doesn’t make sense culturally, but consider what we’re discussing.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Yeun is relegated to neither nerd, nor mysterious villain, nor kung fu master roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

“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