In modern Shaolin kung fu, Taolu refers to choreographed routines that simulate combat with an imaginary opponent. It's a common way for today's practitioners to learn and refine their technique. In its origins, Shaolin kung fu had no set sequences — only instinctive knowledge drawn from real combat experience. Stay tuned for CGTN's documentary "The Spirit of Shaolin" to explore the roots and evolution of this legendary martial art.