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Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu ...

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We don’t, for instance, have a wealth of personal diaries from ancient Egypt to learn about girls’ interior lives. But what’s clear is that girls were not merely passive participants in society.

Duan Ruru (left), a founding member of the Emei Kung Fu Girls, and Liu Qiao demonstrating their martial art movements at the Zhongfei temple in Emeishan, China.

Back to homepage / Live news Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art. Emeishan (AFP) – In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a ...

Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art. Emeishan (AFP) – In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes ...