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In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

SHIYAN, China (AP) — There was a time when Chinese master Yuan Shimao thought martial arts were all about punching and kicking. As a young practitioner, he focused on speed and strength.

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What happened SHIYAN, China (AP) — There was a time when Chinese master Yuan Shimao thought martial arts were all about punching and kicking. As a young practitioner, he focused on speed and strength.
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Left / center-leftIn China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterIn China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 1, 1:03 AM

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

SHIYAN, China (AP) — There was a time when Chinese master Yuan Shimao thought martial arts were all about punching and kicking. As a young practitioner, he focused on speed and strength.

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The IndependentNews report · Oct 1, 1:03 AM

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Oct 1, 1:03 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Oct 1, 1:03 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

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