Following this he spent 11 years studying martial arts and mountain asceticism with Japanese monks.
Some swords are made for decoration while others are made to practice martial arts.
Tai Chi - this ancient form of martial arts is a popular form of exercise and can be done indoors or out.
He also has a black belt in Isshinryu Karate and has competed and won titles in martial arts and weight lifting competitions.
The real Huo Yuanjia was a truly legendary martial arts master who defended China's national honor by defeating foreign fighters in the arena.
