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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Warrior monk Shi Yan Ming is considered such an amazing martial artist that the Chinese government declared him a national treasure. He soon opened a temple in Manhattan, teaching Shaolin martial arts and Chan (Zen) Buddhism. KUNG FU MONK is the remarkable story of how one man is transforming an ancient Eastern tradition into a stunning Western sensation.

Produced by National Geographic International (2005)