Ways of Kung Fu A.K.A. Juan Xing Quan Fa Yu Fa • Shen Xing Quan Fa Yu Bu Fa • 身形拳法與步法 (1978)

Ways of Kung Fu (1978), also released as Dragon and Hercules Team Up and Shen Xing Quan Fa Yu Bu Fa (身形拳法與步法), is a Taiwanese-Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Li Chao. Starring Leung Kar-yan, Mang Fei, Chung Wa, Chi Kuan-chun, Wu Ma, and Got Siu-bo, the film follows a determined Shaolin disciple whose journey leads him to master multiple traditional kung fu systems before confronting corruption and restoring justice. Featuring authentic martial arts, classic training sequences, and old-school choreography, it remains a rewarding find for collectors of independent kung fu cinema. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After a corrupt monk seizes control of a Shaolin temple, loyal disciple Ta Kun is forced into exile. Sent to train with an accomplished martial arts family, he studies a variety of traditional fighting systems while developing the discipline, wisdom, and skill needed to challenge the powerful enemies who destroyed his former home. As rival fighters emerge and hidden loyalties are revealed, Ta Kun prepares for a final confrontation that tests everything he has learned without revealing the film's conclusion.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Ways of Kung Fu stands out for its emphasis on traditional Shaolin training and its showcase of multiple Chinese martial arts styles, including Lohan boxing and family-based kung fu systems. Leung Kar-yan delivers a strong lead performance, supported by veteran performers Mang Fei, Chi Kuan-chun, and Wu Ma. Collectors appreciate its extended training sequences, practical fight choreography, and classic revenge story that captures the spirit of late-1970s independent martial arts cinema.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Ways of Kung Fu – International English title
  • Dragon and Hercules Team Up – Alternate English title
  • Shen Xing Quan Fa Yu Bu Fa – Mandarin (Pinyin)
  • 身形拳法與步法 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 身形拳法与步法 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Li Chao
• Starring: Leung Kar-yan, Mang Fei, Chung Wa, Chi Kuan-chun, Wu Ma, Got Siu-bo
• Genre: Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Taiwanese Action
• Martial Arts Styles: Shaolin Kung Fu, Lohan Boxing, Traditional Family Styles
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 91 Minutes
• Release Year: 1978

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