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These Afghan teens face oppression and prejudice every day – but now, they’re fighting back with martial arts.

The Shaolin Wushu club of Kabul has decided to teach young females the art of Wushu; a Chinese sport derived from kung fu.

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The students, ranging in age from 13 to 20, derive benefits beyond just learning self-defense – the classes also turn the vulnerable youths into young adults with solid self-esteem.

“I am working with Afghan girls to strengthen their abilities and I love to see Afghan girls improve in a way that other girls have improved around the world,” Sima Azimi, the 20-year-old woman responsible for teaching the group, told Reuters.

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