Stopping at a local beachside Warung for lunch I got to talking with a village man. Turns out he is owner & instructor for Lembongan island Kung Fu martial arts and volleyball schools. I knew volleyball is big on the island as there are many volleyball nets set-up around the island. But I never thought about martial arts on a small island.
Soon a couple young boys in black kung fu outfits appeared. One boy is so peaceful & quiet until I try to photograph him. Then he is all smiles & joyful. He & his friends display & enjoy getting their photos taken.
The Kung Fu Master informs me that “only 40“ are going to Bali next week for a competition. There are more than 40 students on this small island! Gee then probably ¼ of the island has some martial arts training. I guess they don’t worry about terrorists here.
Later I get photos of the whole school practicing their forms on the beach at sunset. There are boys, girls, and adult men with varying belt colors.
Wow, kind of like a Karate Kid movie!
Soon a couple young boys in black kung fu outfits appeared. One boy is so peaceful & quiet until I try to photograph him. Then he is all smiles & joyful. He & his friends display & enjoy getting their photos taken.
The Kung Fu Master informs me that “only 40“ are going to Bali next week for a competition. There are more than 40 students on this small island! Gee then probably ¼ of the island has some martial arts training. I guess they don’t worry about terrorists here.
Later I get photos of the whole school practicing their forms on the beach at sunset. There are boys, girls, and adult men with varying belt colors.
Wow, kind of like a Karate Kid movie!
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