17th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) A viral video circulating online captures an elderly man performing morning exercises, specifically a “swinging arm workout,” on an MTR platform in Hong Kong, seemingly undisturbed by his surroundings. The man is seen moving “forwards, backwards, left, and right” in a manner reminiscent of a martial arts description in classic wuxia novels, where “ordinary people wouldn’t dare to approach him.”
Another clip shows a different individual on the street using a signpost as if it were a wooden dummy for martial arts practice, producing loud “thudding” sounds with each strike.
The unusual choice of the MTR platform for morning exercises sparked discussions among netizens. Some questioned why the man didn’t opt for a park, speculating that concerns over diseases like Chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, or dengue fever might be a factor. Others suggested the air-conditioned environment of the MTR might have been more appealing, offering relief from mosquitoes commonly found in outdoor parks.