The all-woman Emei Kung Fu Girls troupe records slick videos of their skills, attracting renewed public interest in their ancient martial arts school - Copyright AFP ...

H2: The Cultural Significance of Kung Fu Kung Fu, a term that encompasses various martial arts styles originating from China, is not just about physical capability. It is steeped in history and ...

It might have been invented by a god Despite this historical background, stories have arisen over the ages that attribute martial arts to ancient gods and legendary figures. Some say kung fu was ...

Mixing deft martial arts and social media savvy, an all-female group in China are helping to breathe new life into the ancient practice of kung fu. Known as the Emei Kung Fu Girls, their slick ...

Blending the agility of "Drunken Fist" and the movements of Tai Chi, the young duo has fused traditional kung fu with Hip-Hop dancing moves, making history by reaching the top four at the Juste ...

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering.

But the Kung Fu Girls' videos have been "very good" at bringing the local art to a wider audience, he told AFP. "Publicity for Emei martial arts is much more powerful now," he said. The ancient ...