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kung fu

[kuhng foo, koong] / ˈkʌŋ ˈfu, ˈkʊŋ /




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Any kid who grew up in a major city in the ‘70s and ‘80s probably remembers their version of the kind of rundown joints that played kung fu movies nonstop.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In Sokolov’s “They Will Kill You,” written with Alex Litvak, that premise is combined with a Tarantino-esque taste for kung fu movies and nonlinear storytelling, as well as a “John Wick”-style quest for vengeance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Tesla’s Optimus, which stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, has evolved from dancing in a suit, to serving drinks while controlled remotely, to learning kung fu.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“Many foreigners’ perceptions of China may still be stuck at kung fu, the Great Wall and pandas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

After skimming the introduction, Matthew said, “There’s nothing in here about my awesome kung fu moves to stop Mr. Remora!”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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