TGP / Focus
01 January, 2002
Monks practice China's best-known traditional 'wushu' (war art) at a Shaolin temple.
Like many other oriental martial arts, Shaolin Kung Fu demands a rigorous combination of mental prowess and physical strength. Its 18 basic positions are inspired by the movement and agility of animals.
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