Shaolin students perform at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in Dengfeng City in China's central eastern province of Henan May 11, 2006. Dengfeng is the largest centre for martial arts education in China with more than 80 kung fu schools and some 35,000 domestic and international students, according to local officials. The 1500-year-old Shaolin Temple is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu.

Shaolin students perform at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in Dengfeng City in China's central eastern province of Henan May 11, 2006. Dengfeng is the largest centre for martial arts education in China with more than 80 kung fu schools and some 35,000 domestic and international students, according to local officials. The 1500-year-old Shaolin Temple is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu. The banner reads "Shaolin Martial Arts Performing Group".

Young Shaolin students perform at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in Dengfeng City in China's central eastern province of Henan May 11, 2006. The 1500-year-old Shaolin Temple is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu.

A Shaolin student performs at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in Dengfeng City in China's central eastern province of Henan May 11, 2006. Dengfeng is the largest centre for martial arts education in China with more than 80 kung fu schools and some 35,000 domestic and international students, according to local officials. The 1500-year-old Shaolin Temple is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu.

Shaolin students perform at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in Dengfeng City in China's central eastern province of Henan May 11, 2006.