Decline of Kung Fu in China

[sensei8]

Yes, I don't want to get political here, but, the Chinese government are pleased to allow some practice for health and fitness; but if your martial art becomes a movement for change or cultural liberation, then they will outlaw it. I met members of a Chinese Qi Gong association that suffered persecution, jail terms, torture and death at the hands of their government, just because the Party felt threatened by their cry for spiritual freedom. The decline in Wu Shu suits the Chinese government very well.

Great post!!

If the USA was to say..."Sport Karate ONLY!!"...and if it became law...then I suppose I'd be doing sport karate, just so that I can do Karate. When in China....it's China's way or nothing at all. I feel for them!!