Turning to the past for a bright future

Old-style traditional Chinese martial arts winning new fans

Asia-focused martial arts promotion One Championship is keen on elevating Chinese combat sports to the global stage.

Kung fu always shines in choreographed action movies, but when it comes to real-life competition, the likes of boxing, taekwondo and even Muay Thai - all developed overseas - have punched their way to greater public recognition, media exposure and commercial success.