Martial arts lovers show their stuff at Canadian festival

A participant performs Daoshu at the international martial arts festival in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20, 2017. Broadswords are used as weapons in Daoshu, which originates from ancient Chinese military training. An international martial arts festival kicked off in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20. The two-day event attracted about 350 participants of all ages.[Photo: Xinhua]

A young participant performs Daoshu at the international martial arts festival in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20, 2017. [Photo: Xinhua]

A participant performs Wing Chun at the international martial arts festival in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20, 2017. Wing Chun is a concept-based Chinese martial art and an effective form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling, particularly in close range combat. [Photo: Xinhua]

A young participant performs Southern Fist at the international martial arts festival in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20, 2017. [Photo: Xinhua]

A participant warms up before his performance at the international martial arts festival in Markham just outside Ontario, Canada, on May 20, 2017. [Photo: Xinhua]

Martial arts lovers show their stuff at Canadian festival