HISTORICAL FIGURES

How a Patriotic Organization Evolved Into a Martial Arts Icon

Because of the popularity of films based on the martial artist’s life story, few can really distinguish the actual history of Huo Yuanjia from fictionalized adaptations

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SPORTS

Mix It Up

MMA champion Xiong Jingnan discusses staying true to her values and never accepting defeat

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Fighting Talk

Kung fu idioms for verbal fisticuffs

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TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Tai Chi Hustle

As tai chi evolves from a combat style to an exercise for retirees, its practitioners wonder about the future of this ancient martial art

ARTS

China’s other kung fu stars

Love kung fu but only know Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan? There are so many more stars you need to check out

ARTS

Binge-watching a martial arts master

Huo Yuanjia is a legendary Chinese martial arts master who has been portrayed in plenty of classics

ARTS

The Wayward World of Wuxia

Martial arts epic novels of the 1950s