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
10 Temple, there are over 60 martial arts schools with more than
50,000 students. Students come to the schools for a variety