Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
Associated Press
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employment. Kung fu has emerged as an alternative to the more popular martial art of taekwondo. The growing visibility of Chinese workers in Kenya for major infrastructure projects has sparked an interest in their culture. One coach trains dozens of children and youth in a Nairobi neighborhood and has noticed a significant increase in learners recently. Some in training hope to become full-time coaches or learn skills to defend themselves — not just physically but also mentally and socially.
