Shaolin Kung Fu

Though Kung Fu is an umbrella term for various martial arts, the variety of Kung Fu originating from and practiced at the Shaolin Monastery in China s Hunan province is one of the best known (and one of the most lethal). Lawlessness in the surrounding provinces and the monastery s need to be protected led to the rise of Shaolin Kung Fu, often practiced by the Buddhist monks for up to five hours per day.