German, Canadian nationals arrested for teaching Shaolin kung fu in Thailand

Two foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for illegally teaching a Shaolin kung fu course at a local yoga center. Key points: ...

Director of Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation hints at ‘franchise potential’

David Leitch, who will be directing the new “Kung Fu” film adaptation starring Donnie Yen, hinted at the potential for an international fran...

‘American Born Chinese’ star Ben Wang lands ‘Karate Kid’ lead role

Sony Pictures has found its new “Karate Kid” in “American Born Chinese” actor Ben Wang. Breaking the news: The official “Karate Kid” movie I...

Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report

Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: ...

Joe Rogan, Dwayne Johnson reflect on Bruce Lee’s impact on martial arts

“People really don’t appreciate what he did because he introduced martial arts in an exciting way to the whole world” ...

‘Kung Fu’ reboot canceled by CW after three seasons

The CW has decided not to renew “Kung Fu,” its reboot of Ed Spielman’s 1972 TV series, after three seasons.  “Kung Fu” follows a young Chine...

KBBQ, hot pot, dim sum or sushi? Asian celebs choose which one dish they’d save

NextShark asked stars at the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills, California, to choose one dish to save and three to eliminate for the...

Chocolate shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown teaches employees kung fu to combat crime

Mindy Fong, the owner of Jade Chocolates Teahouse and Cafe in San Francisco’s Chinatown, has been offering her employees lessons in kung fu...

‘Kung Fu’ star Olivia Liang and showrunner Christina Kim talk reclaiming Asian stereotypes and martial arts

Christina Kim, the showrunner of The CW’s “Kung Fu,” and Olivia Liang, who plays Nicky Shen in the action drama, spoke with NextShark about...

Donnie Yen’s vow to Bruce Lee over 25 years ago: ‘I won’t let him down’

Hong Kong martial artist Donnie Yen Ji-dan, 58, said in a 1995 interview that he “will not let Bruce Lee down.” “I think he was a great ku...

‘Awaken Your Hero Challenge’ on TikTok Has Everyone Bringing Back Kung Fu Culture

“LAST NIGHT I DREAMT OF A KUNG FU MASTER…” booms a voiceover-ready narrator over Kodak Black’s ZEZE. So starts the social meme catchin...

Martial Arts Master With Balls of Steel Preserves Ancient Technique of ‘Iron Crotch Kung Fu’

A martial arts master from Juntun village in central China is hoping to preserve their ancient technique of “iron crotch kung fu,” where pra...

Actress Olivia Liang to Lead the New ‘Kung Fu’ Series

“Legacies” star Olivia Liang has landed the starring role in the reboot of the 1970s hit TV show “Kung Fu.” Inspired by the show...

Kung Fu Practitioner Defies Gravity By ‘Jumping’ On Air and Water

A 28-year-old kung fu practitioner who can “jump on water” has impressed millions of viewers online in China. Zhang Chengqiang, who hails fr...

Ip Man, Bruce Lee, and Wong Fei-Hung Are Going to Be in One Epic Kung Fu Movie

“Kung Fu League,” a martial arts movie that is basically the “Avengers” of kung fu films, is set to become available on Blu-ray and DVD next...

Kung Fu ‘Master’ Eye-Pokes MMA Fighter While Shaking Hands After Humiliating Defeat

After getting knocked down three times, a kung fu “master” hit back at his kickboxing opponent with an eye poke while shaking hands. Wu Lian...

MMA Fighter Ordered to Pay $58,000, Apologize for 7 Days for Insulting Tai Chi ‘Grandmaster’

A Chinese court ordered mixed martial artist Xu Xiaodong to pay a hefty fine and apologize in public for insulting Chen Xiaowang, a tai chi ...

‘Kung Fu Master’ Gets Wrecked by Chinese Taekwondo Black Belt

After being defeated by MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong in January, 56-year-old kung fu “master” Tian Ye stepped inside a ring once again only to be...

Rare Bruce Lee Interview Before He Was Famous Unearthed

A very rare interview of the legendary celebrity, Bruce Lee, has recently been released that shows the martial artist before he became world...

Chinese MMA Fighter Who Beats ‘Fake’ Kung Fu Masters is Now Criticizing Bruce Lee

Xu Xiaodong also known as “Mad Dog,” the famous Chinese Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) who likes to take down “fake” Kung Fu masters, ...

Shaolin Students Put on Mesmerizing Show for This Year’s Spring Festival Gala

Many were stunned by the dazzling performance of the students from Henan Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School at this year’s Spring Festival Ga...

Meet the Shaolin Warrior Monk With an Instagram Account

A kung fu master who took his student out of balance with one smooth kick has gone viral on Instagram this week. Meet Shifu (Master) Shi Yan...

Chinese MMA Fighter Who Beats Fake ‘Kung Fu Masters’ May Face ‘Monk’ with 61 Wins

Critics were not impressed after Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong destroyed a much older “Kung Fu master” under kickboxing rules. The outspo...

Chinese Tourists Use Kung Fu to Stop R‌o‌‌‌bb‌e‌rs During Trip to Russia

A couple of Chinese tourists are being praised online after they helped a‌‌p‌p‌reh‌e‌n‌‌d‌ three ro‌b‌ber‌s using their martial arts skills ...

Meet the CEO Putting Asian Martial Artists Back on the Map

Few people understand the what it takes to run a martial arts company — as both a promoter and a fighter — as thorough as Chatri...

Donnie Yen is Fighting Jackie Chan in ‘Ip Man 4’

A fight scene between Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan will reportedly be the highlight of “Ip Man 4,” the latest installment in the kung fu serie...

American Students Show Off Their Kung Fu Skills at Shaolin Temple in China

About 230 American disciples of the United Studios of Self Defense went on a pilgrimage to the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, Henan Province, C...

Donnie Yen Posts First Images from ‘IP Man 4’ on Instagram

After it was announced last year that Donnie Yen would be returning for ‘IP Man 4,’ the martial arts superstar is finally giving us the firs...

Why Some Martial Artists Shout When They Attack

The loud thundering scream often heard from martial artists while executing a technique or attack, and portrayed in films and other media, i...

Meet ‘China’s Hottest Kung Fu Fighter’

A Kung Fu teacher in China is winning hearts on social media through her amazing physique and stylish looks. Ye Yongxiang, 31, is the sixth ...

Meet the ‘Bruce Lee’ of Afghanistan

Abbas Alizada has been dubbed the “Afghan Bruce Lee” for his striking resemblance to the legendary martial arts icon. The 24-yea...

None of the Martial Arts Legends in Jack Ma’s Kung Fu Movie Got Paid

None of the actors in the powerhouse film “Gong Shou Dao” starring Alibaba chairman Jack Ma received payment for his or her participation &#...

Billionaire Jack Ma to Star in Martial Arts Film With Jet Li, Donnie Yen

International action superstar Jet Li has announced an upcoming star-studded short film starring billionaire Jack Ma, the outspoken founder ...

Indian Nuns Are Teaching Women Kung Fu To Fight Off Rapists

Buddhist nuns residing in India’s remote Himalayan region, Ladakh, has offered to teach women the art of Kung Fu to defend themselves from p...

Another Alleged ‘Kung Fu Master’ Suffers Humiliating 7-Second Defeat Against Boxer

Another video of an alleged martial artist master from China being pummeled in humiliating fashion has emerged online. This time, a boxer br...

Kung Fu Monk Uses the Might of His Penis to Pull 18-Ton Bus

A kung fu monk in Huizhou, a city in China’s Guangdong Province, literally had the balls to pull an 18-ton coach bus using the power o...