Todd Sampson journeys to the Hubei region of China to train with a kung fu master, who will assess not only his physical and fighting skills, but also his character and commitment. What can we learn about physical endurance from the ancient martial arts and their extreme training rituals? And will Todd win the approval of the kung fu master or will he come up short?

Todd Sampson journeys to the Hubei region of China to train with a kung fu master, who will assess not only his physical and fighting skills, but also his character and commitment. What can we learn about physical endurance from the ancient martial arts and their extreme training rituals? And will Todd win the approval of the kung fu master or will he come up short?