Kungfu master-turned-soldier creates healthy exercises

Feng Yang is performing martial arts for his comrades–in–arms at the camp. (Photo source: PLA Daily)

(ECNS) -- A disciple at Shaolin Temple in Henan province joined a frontier force in Xinjiang after studying martial arts for six years at the temple, the PLA Daily reported on Monday.

Feng Yang, an army corporal in Xinjiang who is proficient in all kinds of martial arts, has created body-building exercises for his fellow soldiers.

Feng has been studying Chinese kungfu since 2007 and is a gold medalist at the national Shaolin kungfu competition held in Dengfeng, Henan province, in 2011.

"My master at Shaolin Temple once told me that practicing martial arts is for serving our country, so I think joining the army is the best choice for me to show my loyalty," he said.

Dai Botao, leader of the border post, said, "Training at Shaolin Temple has made Feng Yang into a person with strong will, so he has been performing very well at the camp."

To help his comrades–in–arms improve their health, Feng has brought martial arts training into the military camp. He arranged an aerobics program featuring elements of Shaolin for them to practice.

Located in the deep mountain in Tianshan, the sentry post where Feng serves has witnessed many beasts, such as wolves. One corporal, Li Shuaishuai, has become more courageous after learning body-building exercises from Feng.

Last September, Feng created another set of body-building exercise for soldiers who work in a cold oil depot, which was welcomed by the soldiers.