Mural of two kung fu fighters at Shaolin Temple, China In China, a more common name for martial arts is wushu, from wu, “going into battle with a weapon on your shoulder” and shu ...

Over the past decade Shi Yongxin, the 45-year-old abbot, has built an international business empire—including touring kung fu troupes, film and TV projects, an online store selling Shaolin-brand ...

Shaolin kung fu expert Zak Song dissects spear and staff scenes in the films "Fearless," starring Jet Li, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," featuring Michelle Yeoh. Sumo wrestler Konishiki ...