shaolin monk
Kung fu master
A Shaolin monk is a Buddhist monk from the Shaolin Temple in China, famous for practicing martial arts as a form of meditation and physical discipline.
The term evokes images of extraordinary combat skills, mental focus, and spiritual dedication: He trained like a Shaolin monk.
Figuratively, calling someone a Shaolin monk suggests exceptional discipline or martial arts prowess.
- kung fuChinese martial discipline
- martial artsCodified fighting systems
- martial artistCombat discipline practitioner
- flying kickMidair foot strike
- templeSacred worship structure
warrior · meditation · inner peace · lotus position · staff · robes · orange robes · discipline · master · training · wushu · fighting · bald · shaved head · enlightenment · China · acrobatics · chi
shaolin monkatheist
One denying gods exist
hedonist · materialist · layperson · mercenary · soldier of fortune
shaolin monkhedonist
Seeker of sensual satisfaction
libertine · pleasure-seeker · couch potato · glutton · sloth