Kung Fu Quest

Kung Fu Quest

Kung fu has a long history in China, with many different schools, such as Wudang, Shaolin, Wing Chun, etc. Each episode of this RTHK documentary series interviews a grandmaster of different style, where they demonstrate actual combat and discuss the nature of their martial art.

Documentary

Seasons

1. At the Apex of Wudang

Air Date: 2013-03-06

Two Hong Kong martial arts practitioners traversed throughout the Wudang Mountains to unveil the secret of Chinese NeiKaquan, internal martial arts.

2. Zen Combatant - Shaolin

Air Date: 2013-03-13

Shaolin is the origin of Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu embodies the Martial Arts of Zen. In this episode, we will find out its origin – Shaolin Monastery.

3. Wing Chun the Real Art

Air Date: 2013-03-20

Martial art enthusiast Vinz will explore Wing Chun from different angles in the hope of revealing its features and secrets in terms of its attacking skills.

4. Authentic Hung Kuen

Air Date: 2013-03-27

In this episode, we will have different masters and important figures telling their own and Hong Kuen-related stories.

5. Real Combat - Taichi

Air Date: 2013-04-03

In this episode, we will visit different Tai Chi masters and reveal Tai Chi little-known attacking and defensing skills.

1. The Origin of Xing Yi Quan

Air Date: 2013-04-10

The Xing Yi Quan is one of the three major Wudang styles of Chinese martial arts. We now follow how it had gone through various transformations.

2. Three Types of Martial Skills

Air Date: 2013-04-17

Since the early 13th Century, wrestling, horse-riding and archery have been the "three martial skills” of Mongolians. What's the wisdom behind that?

3. The Awe-Inspiring Bajiquan

Air Date: 2013-04-24

Bajiquan, a martial art known for its aggressiveness and power. We will look at how the martial style evolves from one generation to another.

4. Northern and Southern Praying Mantis

Air Date: 2013-05-01

Praying Mantis Boxing established over 300 years ago; can the style be developed into mix of martial arts, gymnastics and choreography?

5. White Crane Boxing

Air Date: 2013-05-08

Since the opening of sea-ports, the White Crane Boxing has spread its influence to Taiwan and Japan; where in Japan, it became Karate.

6. Okinawan Karate

Air Date: 2013-05-15

1. Muay Thai

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2. Systema

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3. Aikido

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4. Kalaripayattu

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5. Taekwondo

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1. Silat

Air Date: 2019-10-27

2. Khmer Martial Arts

Air Date: 2019-11-03

3. Kobudō

Air Date: 2019-11-10

4. Kurash

Air Date: 2019-11-17

5. Escrima

Air Date: 2019-11-24

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Release Date

2013-03-06

Episodes

21 (4 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast