: any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth
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The kung fu revitalization efforts will extend into other areas, including the creation of a martial arts video game.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Several Chinese film studios are preparing to harness AI to reproduce potentially dozens of classic kung fu films, including those starring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
There are a lot of fans who like kung fu movies, Samurai films, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Bullet, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
In the film, he’s aided by his kung fu teacher Mr. Han, played by Jackie Chan, and LaRusso.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Several Chinese film studios are preparing to harness AI to reproduce potentially dozens of classic kung fu films, including those starring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
There are a lot of fans who like kung fu movies, Samurai films, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Bullet, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
In the film, he’s aided by his kung fu teacher Mr. Han, played by Jackie Chan, and LaRusso.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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“Kung fu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kung%20fu. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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