Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 5th or 6th century and is credited with establishing Zen Buddhism in China. He is also considered the first Chinese patriarch of Buddhism

Establishing Zen Buddhism
Bodhidharma is considered the founder of Zen Buddhism, a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that focuses on meditation.

Establishing Shaolin kung fu
Bodhidharma is said to have taught meditation and martial arts to the monks of Shaolin Monastery, which led to the creation of Shaolin kung fu.