: any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth
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When Li enters the Five Boroughs karate tournament, Han ventures to Southern California to find Daniel, thinking the best way for his student to win is to combine kung fu skills with Miyagi karate.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Order of the Seven was originally planned to be a kung fu take on Snow White with Natalie Portman in the lead role.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Li Fong is a kung fu prodigy who's struggling to fit in after moving to New York City.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Order of the Seven was originally planned to be a kung fu take on Snow White with Natalie Portman in the lead role.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Li Fong is a kung fu prodigy who's struggling to fit in after moving to New York City.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Kung fu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kung%20fu. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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