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October 2, 2026

In China's Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
Associated Press

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Yuan Shimao, founder of Wudang Taoist Traditional Kung Fu Academy, performs on the grounds of the academy near Wudang Mountain in Shiyan city in central China's Hubei province.

SHIYAN, China — There was a time when Chinese master Yuan Shimao thought martial arts were all about punching and kicking. As a young practitioner, he focused on speed and strength.


 
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