Hollywood movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon have brought kung fu masters to the big screen, but this video shows what they’re like in real life and what it takes to become a true master.

A practitioner of Wudang kung fu who teaches students both at home and abroad, Zhao Jianying tells us about the history, philosophies, and benefits of kung fu. In the video, we also learn about Wudang and Taoism, two crucial aspects of kung fu.