David Carradine, the man who brought the martial arts style of Kung Fu into millions of homes on television (and singlehandedly launched thousands of strip mall Kung Fu parlors) is dead. Kung Fu has permeated North America almost as completely as Hello Kitty.
David Carradine was also a great villain in the "Kill Bill" movies. He was 72. In David Carradine's honor, we present 15 Kung Fu innovations that are likely inspired by the martial arts pro.
15 Kung Fu Innovations
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Sword Fighting Females
Traditional Japanese Samurai Lessons Just For Women
12
'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
11
Beach Martial Arts Ads
Daria Strikes a Pose for Matthew Williamson H&M Summer ‘09
10
Ultimate Fighting for Kids
9
Bizarre Brazilian Discoveries
The Eyeless Martialis Heureka Ant
8
Kung Fu Fast Food Branding
Bruce Lee is Restaurant's Mascot
7
Mixed Martial Arts Kicks Boxing Where It Hurts
6
Political Virtual Death Matches
Kung-Fu Election Game
5
Judo Chop Painting Style
4
Ballet Meets Kung Fu Stop Motion
Omadaka Kyoteizinc Techno Dance
3
Kung Fu Desktop Toys
Kanfuboi Kicks You Away From Work
2
Prime Minister Fitness DVDs
Vladimir Putin Releases Martial Arts Workout
1
Lightsabre Nunchucks
Martial Arts Gear Encourages Star Wars Geeks to Work Out
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QSR-Backed Collectible Deals
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Special-Edition Japanese Barbecue Sauces
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Martial Arts Sneakers
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Limited-Edition K-Pop Food Lines
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Manga Series Anime Adaptations
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Telenovela-Style Fashion Capsules
Willy Chavarria para Zara Leans into Heightened Drama
TV Series-Inspired QSR Meals
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Artful Bandage Collections
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Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
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Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots
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Charitable Photography Exhibitions
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Collaborative Artistic Bicycle Designs
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Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives
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Morbid Apparel Collections
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TV Show-Inspired Sneakers
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Immunity-Supporting Tea Systems
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