(CNN) — Swords swirl around their bodies, coming perilously close to piercing flesh. Blades flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing th… ...

The kung fu workshop, which catered to nearly 100 girls ages 13 to 28, included those from nearby villages and even some Muslim girls and young women, said Carrie Lee, a former president of Live ...

The nuns help participants stretch their muscles during a five-day workshop teaching young women the martial art of Kung Fu, in Hemis region in Ladakh, India, August 18, 2017. 'Fiercely ...

A Buddhist nunnery in Nepal defys conservative norms to teach their nuns kung fu, aiding their physical and mental health and their fight for women’s rights. CNN values your feedback 1.

Swords flashing in the morning sun, the young women twirl, cartwheel and then kick in unison, finishing their graceful movements in a centuries old kung fu fighting stance.

(CNN) — Dressed alike with matching shaved heads, these women and girls finish their daily exercise and move on to their other duties as part of the Kung Fu Nuns of the Himalayas, a name they ...