Lee’s life read like a novel that frequently found him appearing at the confluence of historical events — from escaping the Communist...

Origins Around 495, a nondescript Buddhist temple called Shaolin was constructed in Henan province in eastern China. Thirteen years...

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From the streets of China to screens around the world, these legendary kung fu masters have transcended time and reality. But did you...

The cover of the May 1971 issue of Karate Illustrated featured the legendary Leo Fong , showcasing his skills in the same year his first...

It’s more than just a fighting system; it represents a way of life that includes physical fitness, self-defense, meditation, and..

Martial arts have fascinated humanity for millennia, blending physical prowess with mental discipline in a way that transcends mere combat.

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BODHIDHARMA, WHOM THE Chinese call Tamo, did not build Shaolin Temple..

Displaying the shaven head and orange robes of a Shaolin monk but with a hip gray hoodie tossed on top, Shi Yan Ming....

The only Asian on campus, he found himself surrounded by a group of students during recess. They began throwing racial slurs at the newcomer

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William Cheung the famed Wing Chun master graced the cover 20 years ago, with his wooden dummy moves, photo credit by Rick Hustead.

Within the article, Lew’s longtime kung fu buddy and perennial Hollywood bad guy Gerald Okamura chimed in with...

What Martial Arts Does Jackie Chan Know? Jackie Chan martial arts style comes from his training at the Peking Opera school where he...

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A story about a homeless person who’s also a martial arts master, and it became an acclaimed short film titled The Legend of Kung Funk.

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One of the most popular systems of kung fu in the world today is wing chun. It was cast into the international spotlight by Bruce Lee,...

Larry Lam, a martial artist and stunt coordinator, discusses his background in kung fu and transition to taekwondo. He shares his...