Sects Clans
The legendary martial arts schools, their rivalries, and political intrigue
9 articles
Shaolin Temple: The Sacred Mountain of Martial Arts
Explore the legendary Shaolin Temple in wuxia fiction — its history, famous monks, martial arts styles, and enduring influence on the martial world.
Shaolin Temple: The Birthplace of Chinese Martial Arts
The most famous martial arts institution in the world — how a Buddhist monastery became the supreme center of Chinese combat arts in fiction and reality.
Wudang Mountain: The Daoist Heart of Internal Martial Arts
Discover Wudang — Shaolin's eternal rival, birthplace of Taijiquan, and the spiritual home of Daoist martial arts in wuxia fiction.
The Beggar Sect: The Largest and Most Unlikely Martial Arts Organization
An army of beggars with kung fu? Meet the Beggar Sect — the biggest martial arts organization in wuxia fiction and one of its most beloved institutions.
The Beggars Sect: How a Gang of Homeless People Became the Largest Organization in the Martial World
They have no money, no territory, and no weapons. They have something better: information, numbers, and a leader who can punch through walls.
Evil Sects and Cults in Wuxia: The Dark Side of the Martial World
The Dark Side of the Martial World
The Most Famous Sects in Wuxia Fiction: A Complete Guide
A Complete Guide
Sects and Clans in Wuxia: The Organizations That Rule the Martial World
The Shaolin Temple, the Wudang Sect, the Beggars' Sect, the Emei Sect — these are not just settings for fight scenes.
Exploring Chinese Martial Arts Fiction and Jianghu Culture in Kung Fu Novels
A deep dive into Chinese martial arts fiction, jianghu culture, and the enduring legacy of kung fu novels.