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American martial artists arrive at Shaolin Temple

Some 250 Martial arts enthusiasts from the United States arrived at the Shaolin Temple in central China and demonstrated multiple Chinese martial arts skills to the temple's masters.
Outcomes: 
Temple's abbot, Shi Yongxin, commended their demonstration and encouraged amateur martial artists improve their skills by seeing original kung fu in the Shaolin Temple.
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Source: 

http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2013-07/03/content_29318082.htm

Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
civic
Sponsor(s): 
United Studio of Self Defense
Participants (Types): 
Martial arts enthusiasts
Number of Participants: 
About 250
Exchange Date: 
Monday, July 1, 2013
Continuing: 
No
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