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