1 | The Birthplace of Kung Fu
According to legend, in the fifth century, an Indian master
taught some monks at the Shaolin Temple a series of exercises,
or forms, inspired by the movements of animals. These forms
5 became the basis for the style of fighting known as kung fu.
Over 16 centuries, the monks have used kung fu for
self-defense and in war. With it, they have won many battles
against their enemies.
In Dengfeng today, ten kilometers (six miles) from the Shaolin