Kung fu fans alert: Shaolin Temple hosts martial arts competition

Xinhua | Updated: 2017-08-02 14:41

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The Shaolin Temple, the cradle of the Chinese kung fu, hosted the first "72 arts of Shaolin" martial arts competition on Sunday. Masters who practice Iron Palm, Stone Lock, Two-Finger Zen and Flying Knife compete for the best title.

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