Jiāngshī (殭屍) the hopping vampire

Yaoguai Wednesday continues with a spotlight on Asia’s most iconic undead creature of folklore the Jiāngshī (殭屍) or hopping vampire. Don’t be fooled by it hopping it is also capable of giving chase by running, and if sufficiently ancient, flight.

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The Tale of Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui (鍾馗) is a Taoist deity in Chinese myth, traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and Yaoguai. He is depicted as a large man with a big black beard, bulging eyes, and a wrathful expression. Zhong Kui is often accompanied by the five bats of fortune, the Wufu (五福), or the five blessings: “health” (康寧), “wealth” (富), “long life” (壽), “love …

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Redefining Wuxia

How Modern Media Reframes the Martial Arts Tradition… Wuxia (武侠)—once confined to historical Chinese novels and films—has become a global storytelling language. Yet, as it permeates international media, it’s being reshaped in ways that demand urgent re-examination. We must ask: Are modern works honoring wuxia’s core, or diluting it? The Modern Wuxia Revolution 👊 Sifu: …

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Tóngzigōng (童子功) Side-Kick Kung Fu

Tóngzigōng (童子功) will not teach you how to break bricks or resist spears but it is an ancient and foundational practice – and it could be associated with sidekicks…

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Preview: Creating A Tiger’s Tale the documentary

Coming this April; an interactive documentary series coming to Patreon.

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Bruce Lee T

Beyond the Nunchucks, an argument could be made for his signature sound or his aloha styled fists but none are as instantly recognizable as that yellow & black Jumpsuit. Just the mention of movies like Kill Bill or Shaolin Soccer should bring to mind why, but let me share with you a little thing I did which predates both.

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Week 2: on The Comics Fu Show

After a Kung Fu focused week on THE COMICS FU SHOW we’re putting the comics back into focus this week.

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