Synopsis

In this hour, viewers explore the mystical past and mysterious present of some of the "traditional" Asian martial arts. Viewers follow the strict regimen of students training in the ancient art of Kung Fu, at the ancient Shaolin Temple in China. The temple monks, the instructors, have perfected their mind-bending techniques of healing and fighting for 1500 years. Additional Asian martial arts are examined, including the clandestine art of Ninjitsu and the slow, dance-like morning exercise of Tai Chi Ch'uan.