Classmates tried to use my Asian identity against me, but kung fu anchored me

Kung fu not only gave Marvin Chan the means of surviving his childhood, it also allowed him to embrace himself today as an artist, a martial artist and an Asian Canadian. It continues to heal him today, as it lives through his other martial arts practices and artforms.

Classmates tried to use my Asian identity against me, but kung fu anchored me
A man wearing a black ball cap and a white T-shirt can be seen in front of a body of water, a bag slung over his shoulder.

Kung fu not only gave Marvin Chan the means of surviving his childhood, it also allowed him to embrace himself today as an artist, a martial artist and an Asian Canadian. It continues to heal him today, as it lives through his other martial arts practices and artforms.