A group of monks is seen at the Shaolin Temple on Songshan Mountain, central China’s Henan Province braving the chill and practicing Chinese Kung Fu this week after heavy snow hit the region. /Xinhua Photo

Shaolin Temple is a Chan Buddhist temple, where monks have been practicing martial arts for over 1,500 years. Shaolin Kung Fu is presented with the movement of the human body such as attack, defense and wrestling as its core. /Xinhua Photo

Since the ancient times, these monks have busy schedules from 5 am until 11 pm studying Chan Buddhism, practicing Kung Fu and participating in the temple affairs like cleaning the yard. /Xinhua Photo

Shaolin monks train their whole lives in various disciplines. They train in Kung Fu, mindfulness meditation and many gymnastics-style physical skills. They also have strict nutritional guidelines to live by. /Xinhua Photo