: 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 film is a send-up of just about everything that shaped ’80s pop culture, from hip-hop and sci-fi blockbusters to the decade’s biggest sports stars and kung fu movies.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The show is a celebration of Chinese heritage and Asian culture, with figures drawn from classic Chinese mythology, pop culture, kung fu films and sci-fi inspirations, showing a variety of lasting Chinese values.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The dine-in Alamo Drafthouse chain with bars and old printing presses and kung fu themes is expanding and thriving, picking up slack for longtime indie stalwart Landmark Theatres, which has been closing locations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The show is a celebration of Chinese heritage and Asian culture, with figures drawn from classic Chinese mythology, pop culture, kung fu films and sci-fi inspirations, showing a variety of lasting Chinese values.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The dine-in Alamo Drafthouse chain with bars and old printing presses and kung fu themes is expanding and thriving, picking up slack for longtime indie stalwart Landmark Theatres, which has been closing locations.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Kung fu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kung%20fu. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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