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In pics: Shaolin kung fu – Monkey Stick

Updated 2025.01.14 11:40 GMT+8
CGTN

Shi Yanming showcases the classic Monkey Stick gesture in the Pagoda forest of Shaolin Temple, central China's Henan Province, December 8, 2024.

Shi stands on the Monkey Stick.

Shi has practiced over a month to learn the Monkey Stick moves.

The Shaolin Monkey Stick moves mimic the behavior of monkeys.

Inspired by the legendary Monkey King Sun Wukong and his famous Ruyi Golden Hoop Stick, the Shaolin Monkey Stick brings mythical martial arts to life.

This legendary kung fu skill mimics the behavior of monkeys, ingeniously combined with Shaolin stick fighting techniques. It's a complex martial art that's challenging to master but absolutely mesmerizing to watch, capturing the playful yet deadly essence of monkey movements.

(All photos by CGTN)

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