Though Thembelani Percival Zondi, a South African pop dancer, never got a chance to meet his long-time idol Jackie Chan during his three-year working experience in China, he received a heart-warming gift from his students.

Zondi got himself a nickname - JC from Jackie Chan name's initials.

His students at Kang Chiao International School in Kunshan city, East China's Jiangsu province, made a photo-shopped picture, putting Zondi and Chan, the iconic Chinese kung fu movie star, together.

Speaking of the unusual gift, Zondi couldn't help but grin.

As a performing arts teacher, he also encouraged his students to think outside of the box and dance out of the line.

Watch the video to learn more about Zondi's work and life in China.