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DILI : A United Nations goodwill visit this week by kung fu star Jackie Chan to Timor Leste has highlighted concerns over gang violence by "martial arts groups" made up of disaffected youth.The visit, organised by UN children's agency UNICEF, aimed to curb a culture of violence among the groups, which have become a magnet for thousands of young people in a country with few jobs and few prospects.Demonstrating new moves as he met enthusiastic crowds in the capital Dili, Chan urged the country's young martial arts enthusiasts to steer clear of violence and gangs."It does not matter what school of martial arts we are from as long as we are united. Training for martial arts helps you to strengthen your eyes, your mind and your body," Chan said Thursday."When you have a good body and mind, let's help people. Don't harm them."Jose Soares Visente, a leader of the Devoted Heart Lotus Brotherhood, a black-clad gang that ambitiously claims 20,000 members, said Chan's message ...

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