Wulin: The Martial Forest

Wulin (武林) is a term used both in wuxia fantasies and within real world of Chinese martial arts. It refers to the counterculture community of martial arts masters. The literal translation of Wulin is ‘martial forest’ however like so many aspects of Chinese culture, that’s just the simple short answer. To get to the roots of its meaning, we must see the forest for the trees.

Wuxia’s Top 3

Explore top Wuxia picks from 2022–2025 across books, TV, movies, comics & games—featuring epic martial arts, legendary heroes, and sect rivalries. Includes tone tags & links to learn more.

Revisiting Wuxia (武侠)

Wuxia is more than martial arts fiction—it’s a cultural tradition grounded in virtue, personal transformation, and epic storytelling. In this post, we explore the five defining elements of wuxia and how they shape everything from classic novels to modern blockbusters like Shang-Chi and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Original Art for Sale

Original Art from A Tiger’s Tale volume one & two are now available for purchase. check back frequently as our gallery of items will change.