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 ...

Discover the fascinating world of Chinese martial arts with this series. From ancient Shaolin techniques to iconic movie stars like Bruce Lee, delve into the history, philosophy and cinematic ...

Chinese sanda and Korean taekwondo are both relatively young Asian martial arts that stem from traditional fighting systems and emphasise respect, but the techniques are quite different.

36-year-old Zhao Honggang, a martial artist and Chinese influencer, is gearing up for a Slap Fighting tournament in Japan – and he’s been using ‘tongbeiquan’ to get an advantage over his ...

Wushu is a modern day form of ancient Chinese martial arts also known as "guoshu" and "gongfu". It is the famous sport of Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The term itself means martial arts. The practice ...

Damien Agossou Degbo (front) instructs his students at his martial arts club in Akpro-Misserete, a town some 40 kilometers northeast of Benin's economic capital Cotonou, on May 18, 2025. [Photo ...

COTONOU, Benin — In a modest yet vibrant martial arts club in Akpro-Misserete, a town some 40 kilometers northeast of Benin's economic capital Cotonou, the rhythmic thud of feet striking the ...