10-year-old Guizhou girl goes viral for martial arts balance

Ten-year-old Liu Shuhan, a girl from a rural village in Bijie, Guizhou province, has drawn public attention for her skillful balance on the soft rim of a plastic basin—a feat many liken to the martial art qinggong.

A short video shot by her father went viral on social media. The girl with sandbags on her legs steadies herself, then hops onto the basin's edge and walks along the circle in a martial arts stance without a wobble.

Viewers have called her control a "true martial arts skill", with some even analyzing how a child her size could balance on the narrow edge of an 8-kilogram basin.

For her, walking on the edge is just a daily practice. She practices kungfu every day before and after school.

Her father, Liu Yong, a martial arts enthusiast, noticed his daughter's talent at six. With no formal training, she could perform basic movements with ease. Inspired, the two have practiced together, following online tutorials.

Over time, the girl developed a deep passion for the discipline. "I want to be a martial artist," she said.

The youngest of three children, Liu Shuhan joins her siblings each morning as their father helps them strap on three-pound sandbags for a one-kilometer run.

Martial arts have given her confidence and dreams for the future. She even performed at her school's Children's Day event, drawing admiration from peers and teachers alike.

The father said: "The best part is that she finds joy in it and truly enjoys practicing kungfu."

Liu Boqian contributed to this story.