Explainer: How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama and IShowSpeed

Celebrities like NBA stars Victor Wembanyama and Jaylen Brown, and multimillionaire streamer IShowSpeed, have one thing in common – they all underwent professional training in one of China’s Shaolin centres. With the “Chinamaxxing” trend on the rise, many are drawn to martial arts such as kung fu, chasing physical and mental strength by living and training with monks in temples tucked away in high mountains. But how does one join the programme, and what should one expect from life in Shaolin?...