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kung fu

[kuhng foo, koong] / ˈkʌŋ ˈfu, ˈkʊŋ /




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And her explanation of why she loves anime is very similar to the philosophies that drew RZA to kung fu movies and, eventually, Asian philosophies and martial arts.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Merz witnessed China's progress in the field first-hand during a visit to the country in February, when he saw displays of Chinese-made robots performing kung fu and boxing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The kung fu and the coaching change have both paid off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Mom slipped off her suit jacket and twisted it with a kung fu grip.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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