kung fu

Example Sentences

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The kung fu and the coaching change have both paid off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In Sokolov’s “They Will Kill You,” written with Alex Litvak, that premise is combined with a Tarantino-esque taste for kung fu movies and nonlinear storytelling, as well as a “John Wick”-style quest for vengeance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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

Under his leadership, the temple started opening schools outside China and formed a travelling troupe of monks who performed Shaolin kung fu shows - the temple's signature style of martial arts.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

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