Sima Azimi, 20, is Afghanistan’s first female wushu trainer. /CFP Photo

She learned the sport while living as a refugee in Iran. /CFP Photo

Now she is training 20 Afghan girls aged between 14 and 20 at a wushu club in Kabul. /CFP Photo

Here, Azimi and some of her students pose for a photograph at the Shahrak Haji Nabi hilltop overlooking Kabul. /CFP Photo

Wushu, often also referred to as kung fu, is a collection of martial arts that originated and developed in ancient China. /CFP Photo

It involves kicks, jumps and complex footwork, as well as the use of traditional weapons. /CFP Photo