WATCH | Monk teaches martial arts in Benin to inspire new generation

09 May 2025 - 10:02 By Reuters
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In Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin in West Africa, a monk ordained at China's legendary Shaolin Temple has turned a tranquil courtyard into a martial arts hub.

Degbo Agossou Damien teaches kung fu, wushu and taekwondo to young children in Porto-Novo.


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