Swords swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Blades flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful ...

In Nepal, nuns are practicing kung fu in order to achieve better physical and mental health, as well as to strengthen their community. In 2008, the spiritual leader of the Drukpa lineage of Himalayan ...

Blades swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Swords flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — Swords swirl around their bodies, ...

“Kung fu trains us to focus our minds for meditation.” Martial arts are known for their health benefits. A 2018 study found “hard” martial arts like kung fu can improve balance and cognitive functions ...