Ancient arts capturing new wave of devotees in Turkey

Turkey is not usually a country that springs to mind when it comes to martial arts.

However, thanks to the efforts of devotees like Nehar Eren, the ancient practices and philosophies have found fertile ground to take root there.

Ankara-based expert Eren, 41, has devoted himself to martial arts for over 20 years, traveling the country to spread the teachings of wing chun kung fu, a concept-based Chinese martial art, and escrima, which originated in the Philippines.