Holding a tree for one hour - special test for Kung Fu learners

A boy who wants to learn Kung Fu from a Kung Fu Master holds a tree in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan province on Aug. 22. According to the master, those who want to learn from him must hold a tree for one hour, a special test aimed at testing the candidate's willpower and endurance. Three candidates aged from 4 to 25 successfully passed the test on the day. (Photo/CNS)