Monks demonstrate their kung-fu skills at Shaolin Temple in C China's Henan Province. (Video from Shaolin Temple Shiyandian) #ChineseKungfuMasters #ChinaCulture | China News 中国新闻网

Take in the charm of Chinese martial arts as two monks showcase a series of dazzling kung fu moves near the Shaolin Temple. Located in Henan Province, the temple is the home of the world-renowned Shaolin kung fu - one of the oldest and most famous styles of Chinese martial arts. | China Plus Culture

Shaolin monks perform fast and powerful kungfu at the Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan Province. Shaolin kungfu is a complex art taught mainly by oral formulas handed down from generation to generation. | China Xinhua News

Wonder what Shaolin monks do in their daily lives? It's almost like being a normal monk, but also involves practicing Kungfu, sometimes spontaneously, throughout the day. | China Xinhua Sports

This is the daily routine of a Shaolin monk: 5:00am: wake. 5:15am: meditate. 5:35am: kung fu training. 6:40am: Buddhist lessons. 7:45am: breakfast. 9:00am: temple affairs. 11:30am: lunch. 12:40pm: midday nap. 2:00pm: strength training. 5:10pm: Buddhist lessons. 6:50pm: dinner. 9:00pm: second kung fu training session. 11:00pm: sleep. To learn all about the training of ancient groups like the Samurai, Spartans, Gladiators and many more, type ‘HPF’ in the comments to grab a copy of my bestselling b

Take a look inside the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China—home to monks who have developed their own unique style of Kung Fu. | National Geographic History