In the heart of China's Henan province, 34-year-old Shi Yanxiang is making ancient wisdom go viral. As head coach of the Shaolin Temple's International Class, he's trained over 500 students from 60+ countries this year alone – proving kung fu isn’t just for Marvel movies.
“When a Brazilian student finally masters the 32 basic fist techniques after months of blisters, that’s real cultural exchange,” Shi told NewspaperAmigo.com. His program blends sunrise meditation sessions with rigorous physical training, requiring students to document their progress through video diaries (📱💪 #KungFuGlowUp anyone?).
