In the realm of martial arts, genuine masters embody humility and self-restraint. They refrain from flaunting their abilities, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Martial Maid Who Repaid a Debt of Gratitude With Silence and Steel
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a man surnamed Nie from Henan was wrongly accused of murder. After being tortured …
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Self ImprovementFeatured
Kicking Toward Greatness: How a Musical Prodigy Found Gold at the World Masters Games
by Max Luby Max LuAt this year’s World Masters Games in Taiwan, all eyes were on 44-year-old Taekwondo athlete named Justin (Shenghao) …
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WisdomFeatured
The Tea Master’s Secret: How Calm Presence Defeated a Warrior Without a Fight
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe story takes place during Japan’s Edo period and centers around a renowned tea master who served a …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max Luby Max LuIn A.D. 1103, during the late Northern Song Dynasty, one of China’s most renowned generals, Yue Fei, was …
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If someone asks where you see yourself in your twilight years, most of us won’t say we see …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Unfathomable Nature of Real Martial Arts Masters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese martial arts have long emphasized defense over offense, with a strong emphasis on moral integrity. Therefore, true …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ip Man: The Greatest Martial Arts Master of His Generation
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIp Man, whose real name was Ip Kai-man (葉繼問), was born in Foshan, Guangdong Province, in 1892. He …
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In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in the popularity of xianxia, a captivating genre within …
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During the last years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign and the early years of Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing …