In Leh, followers of Buddhist traditions - Drupka Panth, are known worldwide for their mastery of Buddhist Nuns martial arts. A five day workshop was organized by Drupka nuns to teach women Kung Fu.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — Swords swirl around their bodies, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — Swords swirl around their bodies, ...

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 their graceful ...

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

“Kung fu trains us to focus our minds for meditation.” Martial arts are known for their health benefits. A 2018 study found “hard” martial arts like kung fu can improve balance and cognitive functions ...

(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 have ...