A Kung Fu Master’s Leap Breaks the Internet—but Not Physics

A Kung Fu Master’s Leap Breaks the Internet—but Not Physics

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https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-kung-fu-master-jumps-on-water/

What would I do without internet videos? It's not just viral cat memes but also amazing humans like this guy, Xiao Qiang. In this short clip, the kung fu fighter appears to leap onto a bucket of water several feet off the ground—then bounce off the surface of the water like a trampoline. Whaaaat?

It’s an illusion, of course, but one that is made possible only by awesome strength and athleticism. Even when you know how it’s done, it still looks cool. So I’ll give you a clue right up front: As he flies through the air, watch a spot around the middle of his body.

A Kung Fu Master’s Leap Breaks the Internet—but Not Physics

Dec 12, 2019, 3:15pm UTC
https://www.wired.com/story/how-a-kung-fu-master-jumps-on-water/ > What would I do without internet videos? It's not just viral cat memes but also amazing humans like this guy, Xiao Qiang. In this short clip, the kung fu fighter appears to leap onto a bucket of water several feet off the ground—then bounce off the surface of the water like a trampoline. Whaaaat? > It’s an illusion, of course, but one that is made possible only by awesome strength and athleticism. Even when you know how it’s done, it still looks cool. So I’ll give you a clue right up front: As he flies through the air, watch a spot around the middle of his body.