Chinese Kung Fu: Decoding the philosophy behind China’s time-honoured martial arts

By Suchetana
Mar 24, 2018

Gafencu speaks to the experts from the Hong Kong Guoshu Association, including Albert Wong, President, and Brandon Chau, Vice President of the association.


           


Chinese Kung Fu – made popular in the Western world by the master moves of martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee, is more than just a swashbuckling self-defense technique. It’s a timeless tradition intrinsic to Chinese society, a form of meditation that makes the body and mind as fluid as water, allowing the practitioner – perhaps more fittingly called an artist – to take any shape they want.


It may seem too philosophical for a layperson to comprehend, but with growing interest among the younger generation to learn this time-honoured art, maybe it’s time to decode the hidden philosophies of kung-fu. Check out our video where we deep-dive into the mystical and myriad world of Chinese kung-fu with practitioners and experts from the Hong Kong Guoshu Association.