: any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth
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When a friend needs his help, Li must compete in a kung fu competition.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Wang is skilled in several forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwando.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The movie appears to be a mash-up of two east asian unarmed fitting styles: karate and kung fu.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Wang was chosen in part for his variety of martial arts skills, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Wang is skilled in several forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwando.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The movie appears to be a mash-up of two east asian unarmed fitting styles: karate and kung fu.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Wang was chosen in part for his variety of martial arts skills, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Kung fu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kung%20fu. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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