A 94-year-old martial arts pro from Ningbo, Zhejiang province has successfully caught the attention of internet users around the world after her expert moves and positive attitude were chronicled by domestic and foreign media outlets.

Since starting to learn martial arts at the age of 4, Zhang Hexian, the “Kong Fu Granny,” has kept up her practice for 90 years. Intense and consistent trainings have kept the elderly woman spry and turned her into a local celebrity.

“People who are younger than I am already use walking sticks, but not me. All my physical examination results indicate that I’m in perfect condition. Training will only bring you benefits,” Zhang told Thepaper.cn

According to Zhang, the essence of martial arts is not the improvement of one's physical competence, but the cultivation of one's morals.

“Martial arts should be used for defensive purposes rather than bullying others. [Martial arts pros] are supposed to help those in need,” said Zhang. She also noted that many students who want to learn Kung Fu nowadays hope to use their skills for violence, which she cannot tolerate.

Zhang's high moral standard and superb combat skills have spurred her to challenge local bullies in her own community. Like a Chinese version of Robin Hood, she protects the weak from injustice and violence, even attacking a man who violently beat his wife.

Though her story has gone viral, Zhang still worries that there will be fewer and fewer people interested in studying martial arts, as people now “have more options for entertainment and need to spend more time earning money.”

“I am willing to share my Kung Fu with others ... I hope my combat skills will be passed down as family heirlooms, but this mission must be accomplished by younger generations,” said Zhang.