Courtyard in a class of its own

It is nestled in one of Beijing's traditional hutong (alleyways), but this is no ordinary courtyard - its doors are open to kung fu enthusiasts from all walks of life.

The Fly by Knight Courtyard is a martial arts-themed hostel that has been offering free weekly kung fu classes to visitors since 2011.

Students are taught fundamental skills that can be applied to different kung fu styles, says founder Daniel Huang from Taiwan.