: any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth
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Jackie Chan is also stepping back into the role of Mr. Han, the kung fu master in 2010's The Karate Kid.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 30 May 2025
That’s where the Han family took him in and taught him kung fu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
Slated for release via Sony on May 30, new film Karate Kid: Legends sees LaRusso mentoring a young kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang), transplanted from Beijing to New York, alongside Mr. Han (Jackie Chan).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Legends brain trust then used animation to flesh out how Shimpo was taken in by Mr. Han’s (Chan) forebears and taught kung fu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 30 May 2025
That’s where the Han family took him in and taught him kung fu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
Slated for release via Sony on May 30, new film Karate Kid: Legends sees LaRusso mentoring a young kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang), transplanted from Beijing to New York, alongside Mr. Han (Jackie Chan).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Legends brain trust then used animation to flesh out how Shimpo was taken in by Mr. Han’s (Chan) forebears and taught kung fu.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for kung fu
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“Kung fu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kung%20fu. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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