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A small group of martial arts masters in China’s central province of Henan are the practitioners of a kung fu stunt known as the “iron crotch”. The move involves a log, capped with a steel plate, measuring 2 metres (6ft 7in) in length and weighing 40kg (88lbs) that is swung through the air before it being smashed into the crotch area of the practitioner. The person at the receiving end of the stunt is said to use “qigong” breathing techniques to avoid injury. Wang Liutai, a 65-year-old kung fu master who has been practising “iron crotch” for around half a century, said the move does not hurt and has no effect on fertility, if done with the right methods and sufficient practise.
A Chinese father has trained his three children, between the ages of 8 and 12, into local kung Fu champions. Liu Long says his children started copying his moves as he practised the martial art. He's been training them since 2017 and leading them to victory at local competitions. Li also says kung fu has improved his children's health and helped them develop good habits in life.
A Chinese father has trained his three children, between the ages of 8 and 12, into local kung Fu champions. Liu Long says his children started copying his moves as he practised the martial art. He's been training them since 2017 and leading them to victory at local competitions. Li also says kung fu has improved his children's health and helped them develop good habits in life.
Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong's crusade against traditional martial arts has exposed what the internet has dubbed “kung fu fakery”.
And as the South China Morning Post’s Patrick Blennerhassett explains, many people who take traditional martial arts classes mistakenly believe the training alone helps them become good fighters.
Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong's crusade against traditional martial arts has exposed what the internet has dubbed “kung fu fakery”.
And as the South China Morning Post’s Patrick Blennerhassett explains, many people who take traditional martial arts classes mistakenly believe the training alone helps them become good fighters.
Martial arts superstar explained the decision in a recent interview with Chinese media
Martial arts superstar explained the decision in a recent interview with Chinese media
