In Foshan, China, Kleber meets with two masters of southern Chinese martial arts. He learns from a Hung Ga master and meets a master of Choy Li Fut, a kungfu style that utilizes everyday items such as towels, fans and even abacuses.
Up Next in Kung Fu Wise
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Kungfu-wise: Taiji Quan
Kleber travels to Chenjiagou in central China, the birthplace of Chen-style Taiji Quan. Also known as tai chi, the martial art is iconic for its slow movements, Yin-Yang philosophy and purported health benefits.
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Kungfu-wise: Five Ancestors Fist
In Quanzhou, southeast China, Kleber seeks out masters of the Five Ancestors Fist, a combination of five local kungfu styles. He meets the abbot of a Southern Shaolin Temple, and takes part in the extraordinary training regime used by Shaolin monks.
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Kungfu-wise: White Crane
In Yongchun, China, Kleber explores the origins of White Crane kungfu and its effect on the martial arts world. He learns how its blocks and strikes were inspired by animal movements, and how acupuncture points can be used to deadly effect.
