Kung Fu Saved My Life | The Spirit of Shaolin Mana, a Shaolin disciple from the Netherlands, credits kung fu with literally saving her life. In her darkest moment, she found the strength to put herself back together, ultimately leading her to China’s Shaolin Temple. In CGTN’s documentary “The Spirit of Shaolin,” Mana shares her story. #SpiritOfShaolin #KungFu #MartialArts #documentary #China | CGTN Documentary

What is Taolu in Kung Fu? | The Spirit of Shaolin In modern Shaolin kung fu, Taolu refers to choreographed routines that simulate combat with an imaginary opponent. It’s a common way for today’s practitioners to learn and refine their technique. In its origins, Shaolin kung fu had no set sequences — only instinctive knowledge drawn from real combat experience. Stay tuned for CGTN’s documentary “The Spirit of Shaolin” to explore the roots and evolution of this legendary martial art. | CGTN Docume