Shaolin training starts with jīběn gōng (基本功), the foundational skills every monk must master. Strength, flexibility, balance, discipline… it all begins here. What you’re seeing isn’t “just stretching.” It’s the early foundation for kicks, forms, acrobatics, and lifelong body awareness, built through daily repetition, not shortcuts. At Shaolin, even the youngest students learn: “Train your basics well, and everything else becomes possible.” 📲Comment “LEARN” to get access to free Shaolin trainin

At the Shaolin Temple in China, warrior monks train for years to master the art of Kung Fu. | BBC