Students forge body and spirit through martial arts

On the training grounds of Dengfeng's martial arts schools in Henan Province, young students drill tirelessly. With every kick and punch, blow from a staff and swing of a sword, their cries echo through the mountains. This is more than physical exercise; it's a forging of spirit and character. "Without virtue, a punch lacks soul; without integrity, martial arts lose their essence," goes a well-known adage. Here, discipline begins with moral teachings: respect for one's masters, humility in victory and resilience in defeat. As they perfect their stances and strikes, these teens are building not just their strength, but their resolve to uphold honor in every move.