Shaolin Temple: ancient birthplace of kung fu. Fifteen hundred years later, this martial art is getting a facelift. As Shaolins kung fu rises to become one of Chinas most popular cultural exports, tourists flock to the temple to see the brand made famous in Hollywood movies. But another world unfolds beyond the reach of tourists cameras. National Geographic follows the private lives of three generations of Shaolin monks to reveal the past, present and future of kung fu. Experience the monastic sects most secretive training sessions and most time-honored rites of passage. From the commercially savvy abbot to the newest "hopefuls," Shaolin's modern-day monks know there can be no success without unflinching spiritual and physical commitment.