Definition of KUNG FU

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Once a week, a communal performance might showcase Afghan or Sudanese dance, a djembe concert, an Ethiopian circus, Iranian kung fu, or stand-up comedy. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "In The Jungle, the Refugee Crisis Takes Center Stage," 13 Nov. 2018 Many names are inspired by kung fu novels, which Alibaba’s Mr. Ma likes, and reinforce a general absence of hierarchy. — Stella Yifan Xie, WSJ, "Jack Ma’s Giant Financial Startup Is Shaking the Chinese Banking System," 29 July 2018 Irving surprises with a wicked sense of humor and zen soulfulness as aging playground legend Uncle Drew, and Shaquille O'Neal is hilarious as his frenemy, kung fu master Big Fella. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "Your ultimate Fourth of July movie guide: A suggestion for every holiday scenario," 29 June 2018 Irish dance and Greek line dance were also demonstrated, as was kung fu. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Families 'experience the whole world' during Field School Cultural Fair in Park Ridge," 4 May 2018 The slate included everything from kung fu and taekwando demonstrations to K-pop and hip hop dance, and the performers’ ages ranged from preschool dancers to Malden Senior Center singers. — Emily Williams, BostonGlobe.com, "Crowd swarms lion dance at Chinatown festival," 7 July 2018 Bay Area Discovery Museum Chinese New Year Celebration Lion dancers, a kung fu demonstration, a chance to watch master calligraphers at work, lantern making and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon., Feb. 19. — Chronicle Staff Report, San Francisco Chronicle, "Events listings," 14 Feb. 2018 Those activities include dragon and lion dances, kung fu and tai chi demonstrations, music, fortune telling and more. — Sandy Guerra-cline, star-telegram, "The week’s top 10 list is hoping the weather cooperates with fun," 14 Feb. 2018 The gyms include classes like seniors zumba, chair volleyball and cane fu (kung fu with canes). — Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, "The Goal: Longer Life With Less Loneliness," 28 Apr. 2018

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