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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Internet Stunned at Woman's Kung Fu Skills After 1 Month Training in China
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 25-year-old woman from Australia has stunned the internet with her impressive kung fu skills, despite only training for one month at a martial arts school located near the Shaolin temple in Henan, China. Amelia Michels, a freelance marketing expert and poet, has spent the last two years of her life traveling the world, living in different places a few months at a time. In April, she joined the training program, with no prior kung fu experience, and by early May, when she left, she'd already learned some incredible skills. Driven by her desire to "find the place where not belonging makes sense," Michels had already traveled through lots of other Asian countries, including India, where she practiced yoga, and Vietnam where she learned Muay Thai. But she knew nothing about kung fu when stepped foot in China, so armed with curiosity and enthusiasm, she totally immersed herself in the school's strict schedule, pushing her limits day after day. Amelia Michels, 25-years-old is pictured performing kung fu routines she learned during her month training in China. Amelia Michels, 25-years-old is pictured performing kung fu routines she learned during her month training in China. Photo by Jackson Rule [lens + lumen] At the school, filled with a diverse crowd of international and local students of all different ages and backgrounds, her days started at 4:30 a.m., when she joined the first training session for the day, followed by breakfast and then back into action for about two to three hours. After lunch, the schedule included more afternoon training sessions, before going back to the dorms, lights down by 9:30 p.m. sharp every night. Despite the intense training, and leg pain that defied all sorts of painkillers, due to the intense stretching required, Michels says the experience was unforgettable, and her favorite part was the new friends she made along the way. "It's always about meeting the people and building relationships with them, just the small moments together, sharing dorms with strangers who then end up being super close, beautiful friends," she told Newsweek. "I had a brand new journal that I brought with me, and on the last day, I asked everyone to write something in there, a little message or something, which was super special to me." During her spare time in China, usually on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, Michels took the chance to bond with her fellow training mates, visiting nearby cities like Zhengzhou, a metropolis on the Yellow River, known for being the Shang dynasty capital, or even just renting out a hotel room to chill together and socialize. Currently back in Vietnam, Michels is once again soaking in new experiences, which she keeps sharing with her followers on social media. But her kung fu journey is not over, yet! In fact, in October she's heading to Morocco where she will attend a new kung fu training, hoping to take her skills to the next level. "Kung fu means eat bitter every day," she writes in another one of her viral Instagram posts. "Which basically means, 'do the hard thing," she said. "Do it even when you don't feel like it. It's showing up to class when your body says stay in bed. Standing in Mabu until your legs burn. Repeating the same movement, again and again, until your body remembers it without you thinking. "The goal is for it to become a moving meditation, allowing you to be fully present in the moment." Users who followed her journey at the kung fu school were stunned by how fast she learned despite the language barrier. In one of her viral videos, one user, embodiedwithbuns, said: "This looks epic. Thanks for sharing your experiences." And another one, added: "You are killing it girl." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wu-Tang Clan Release Trailer For ‘Rise Of The Deceiver' Video Game
The Wu-Tang Clan are going digital, yet again, as the group will be releasing a new video game that will bring players into the realm of Shaolin. At this year's Summer Game Fest, legendary rap group the Wu-Tang Clan unveiled their latest cultural venture: Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, an action-packed cooperative RPG developed by Brass Lion Entertainment. The game promises a blend of hip-hop, mythology, and immersive gameplay, soundtracked by both classic Wu-Tang tracks and original music composed by renowned producer and video game enthusiast, Just Blaze. Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver was originally envisioned as a companion piece to Angel of Dust, an upcoming supernatural horror film produced by Ghostface Killah and directed by RZA under AOD Films. The game will allow up to four players to battle through a fictional version of Shaolin, squaring off against The Deceiver, a menacing antagonist who serves as the game's final boss. Through its gameplay and narrative, Rise of the Deceiver aims to further expand the themes and dark mystique of the film. 'Creating Angel of Dust has been an incredible journey,' Ghostface Killah said in a statement. 'Bringing the story to life through film was just the beginning. Now, with the development of the video game, we are immersing fans even deeper into this supernatural thriller universe.' He continued, adding, 'It's about blending music, storytelling, and interactive experience. I can't wait for fans to step into the darkness and discover what lies beneath.' This marks the Wu-Tang Clan's first major video game project in over two decades, following the cult-classic 1999 release Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. That game, featuring all nine original members as playable fighters, broke new ground by integrating hip-hop culture directly into the gaming world. It's since become a nostalgic gem for fans of both rap and retro gaming. While Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver will initially debut on PC, console versions are slated for release at a later date. No official launch window has been revealed, but excitement is already building within both the gaming and music communities. Ghostface previously shared his excitement for the film and gaming collaboration: 'It's a blessing to partner with Oscar-nominated producer Shaun Redick and Impossible Dream Entertainment, and to be doing business with my brother RZA directing is a dream come true. Putting all these great minds to work together will be legendary.' RZA echoed the sentiment: 'The creative collaboration of RZA and Ghostface has stood the test of time through our music. Now the opportunity to put our creative energies together onto the silver screen has arisen and I'm turbo charged. Bong Bong!' With its unique fusion of music, storytelling, and action, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver stands poised to become another defining moment for the Clan in gaming history. Watch the Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver video game trailer below. More from RZA Says Hot 97 Ban Of Wu-Tang Clan's Music Hurt "The Culture" Wu-Tang Clan Announces 'Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber' Last Group Tour Rihanna And Sons RZA, Riot Attend A$AP Rocky's Trial To Hear Closing Arguments
NBC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC News
From NBA All-Star to Shaolin monk: Victor Wembanyama goes on a China retreat
HONG KONG — On the basketball court, NBA star Victor Wembanyama plays forward-center, but in China it seems he has temporarily taken up the position of a Shaolin monk. The towering 7-foot-3 player from France has been touring around China and appears to have taken a spiritual detour at Shaolin Temple in a picture widely shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. With a shaved head and wearing a gray robe, Wembanyama can be seen sitting in front of statues of Buddha in a picture posted Monday by the NBA's official Weibo page, which said the player had 'reportedly' begun a 10-day retreat at the temple in central Henan province. 'Deepening his spiritual journey!' the post read. Wembanyama is in 'closed-door martial arts training,' an employee at the Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, which includes the temple, told NBC News on Wednesday. 'No one can see him. He deliberately stays out of public view,' said the employee, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Wembanyama's team, the Texas-based San Antonio Spurs, posted a video on Instagram last week of Wembanyama exploring the Great Wall of China — while he still had his hair. ' @wemby exploring China!' the post said. One of the user comments underneath said: 'looks like a regular sized bridge when Wemby on it.' The 2024-25 NBA season ended early for Wembanyama, 21, due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, for which he underwent surgery in March, not long after his first appearance in the NBA All-Star Game. At the time, he was averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Wembanyama entered the NBA as arguably the greatest basketball prospect since LeBron James in 2003. Besides the Spurs posting his video, Wembanyama has kept his China trip rather low-key, not posting anything about it on his own social media accounts. Retreats at Shaolin Temple have become increasingly popular in recent years with celebrities visiting China. Visits there usually combine meditation, kung fu martial arts and Zen Buddhist practices.
NBC Sports
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama staying at Shaolin temple in China for a few days
Victor Wembanyama is in China, and it's not all about vacation. The San Antonio Spurs star is in the midst of what's expected to be a 10-day stay at a Shaolin temple in Zhengzhou, China. The temple is a place that welcomes visitors who wish to study Chan meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu, traditional Chinese medicine and more. The NBA China office confirmed that Wembanyama is at the temple, and some Chinese media also confirmed his presence there with the temple itself. 'Concentrate on training!' read part of a social media post on the NBA's Weibo account, which also revealed the plans for a 10-day stay. Then again, the secret was getting out through other social media means anyway. Spurs Fam，Wemby is out for his morning run! @spurs #WembyDaily #update Some photos of Wembanyama with a shaved head - it wasn't shaved when he arrived in China - and wearing a robe similar to the other monks began widely circulating this week. One of the photos showed the 7-foot-4 center sitting on a Chinese style chair in front of multiple Buddha sculptures. Perhaps the 'tallest monk' in history, both ancient and modern. During a private visit to China, San Antonio Spurs basketball player Victor Wembanyama had his head shaved at the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, donned monastic robes, and shared a vegetarian meal, preparing for… There evidently was some sightseeing going on earlier in the trip as well. .@wemby exploring China! 'Victor Wembanyama, live from China, on the Great Wall itself, having an amazing time. It's crazy,' he said on a video posted to Instagram by the Spurs' account and others. Wembanyama is expected back in the U.S. in the coming weeks and likely will be with the Spurs' delegation that goes to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next month. The Spurs, like many teams, often have many players on their NBA roster with the summer league team for various events. The 21-year-old Frenchman led the NBA in blocked shots during the regular season, despite his season ending in February - just after his first All-Star Game appearance - because of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The Spurs are hopeful that he will be able to play when next season begins, and the French national team also has expressed hope that Wembanyama will be able to play for his country at this summer's European championships. Wembanyama was the league's rookie of the year last season and was widely expected to be a front-runner in this season's defensive player of the year race. He attempted 403 3-pointers and blocked 176 shots this season - no player in NBA history has ever finished a season with those numbers - and he was averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.8 blocks and 3.7 assists when the DVT was detected. The only other player in NBA history to finish a season averaging all those numbers was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975-76.
San Francisco Chronicle
10-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama heads to a temple in China for a few days
Victor Wembanyama is in China, and it's not all about vacation. The San Antonio Spurs star is in the midst of what's expected to be a 10-day stay at a Shaolin temple in Zhengzhou, China. The temple is a place that welcomes visitors who wish to study Chan meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu, traditional Chinese medicine and more. The NBA China office confirmed Wembanyama is at the temple, and some Chinese media also confirmed his presence there with the temple itself. 'Concentrate on training!' read part of a social media post on the NBA's Weibo account, which also revealed the plans for a 10-day stay. Then again, the secret was getting out through other social media means anyway. Some photos of Wembanyama with a shaved head — it wasn't shaved when he arrived in China — and wearing a robe similar to the other monks began widely circulating on social media this week. One of the photos showed the 7-foot-4 center sitting on a Chinese style chair in front of multiple Buddha sculptures. There evidently was some sightseeing going on earlier in the trip as well. 'Victor Wembanyama, live from China, on the Great Wall itself, having an amazing time. It's crazy," he said on a video posted to Instagram by the Spurs' account and others. Wembanyama is expected back in the U.S. in the coming weeks and will likely be with the Spurs' delegation that goes to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next month. The Spurs, like many teams, often have many players on their NBA roster with the summer league team for various events. The 21-year-old Frenchman led the NBA in blocked shots during the regular season, despite his season ending in February — just after his first All-Star Game appearance — because of deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The Spurs are hopeful that he will be able to play when next season begins and the French national team has also expressed hope that Wembanyama will be able to play for his country at this summer's European championships. Wembanyama was the league's rookie of the year last season and was widely expected to be a front-runner in this season's defensive player of the year race. He attempted 403 3-pointers and blocked 176 shots this season — no player in NBA history has ever finished a season with those numbers — and he was averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.8 blocks and 3.7 assists when the DVT was detected. The only other player in NBA history to finish a season averaging all those numbers was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975-76. ___
