Who is Lipeng’s Father/Doc from American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China and what is their importance? | English & Literature Questions & Answers

Lipeng's father is a descendent of a long line of martial arts masters. He trained his son, then brought his family to Shaolin where their skills might be more useful. Lipeng performed for tourists, and when the Wushu Center was opened he was given a place based on his skills. Lipeng's father was given the position of a janitor, and he and his whole family now live in a cupboard under the stairs. Lipeng's father is training his own student, a ten year old girl who is related to Lipeng, but whose parents cannot afford to keep her. Lipeng trains her and feeds her in exchange for her help with various chores, which is why Matt has nicknamed her Cinderella. When Matt injures his knees, Lipeng's father treats and heals them with Chinese medicine. After this, Matt refers to Lipeng's father as 'Doc.' Doc teaches Matt Iron Forearm Kung fu, which is one of the many kung fu styles that Lipeng is particularly skilled at.

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Who is Lipeng's Father/Doc from American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China and what is their importance?

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