Buddhist nuns help participants stretch their muscles during a five-day workshop teaching young women the martial art of Kung Fu, in Hemis region in Ladakh, India, on Aug 18, 2017. "Kung Fu will make them stronger and more confident," she said, adding that they decided to teach self-defence after hearing of cases of rape and molestation. Carrie Lee, president of Live to Love International, a charity which works with the Drukpa nuns to support marginalised Himalayan communities, says they are exceptional role models. "The Kung Fu Nuns are heroes of the Himalayas," she said. All girls should learn Kung Fu," said one participant Tsering Yangchen, a 23-year-old student.

Source: Bangkok Post August 26, 2017 00:45 UTC