Article and Photography By BECKIE LOEWENSTEIN Today's Chinese martial artists no longer train on the green limbs of old growth bamboo, but on the roofs of steel and concrete buildings. Martial artists and acrobats in search of more economic opportunities move to the big city. A group of martial artists and acrobats from the rural areas of Kaifeng, Hunan Province, moved together to Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, to begin performance careers. Living without the support of friends and family poses a challenge. The martial artists of the Kaifeng Martial Arts and Acrobatics Troupe assembled together in the rural areas of Kaifeng, Henan Province, and migrated together to Shanghai, Jiangsu Province. They regard each other as close friends. After training together in the E Warehouse of the Shanghai Arts District, they return to their apartment on Shangnan Road. Adopting Shanghai’s punk style, they dye the tips of their long black hair pink and gold. “It looks more attractive,” says martial ar...