Modern wushu - Topic profile

In the past, I've had a prejudice against modern Wushu. I used to believe that it was a degeneration and corruption of "traditional" and "genuine" kung fu. But now I am not so sure anymore. I have just read Meir Shahar's new book and it's made me do a lot of re-thinking. Is there REALLY such a big distinction? Or is it just a matter of dates? Both modern wushu and traditional ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Banditshaw How heavy were the bags? It looks as if 19th's is a heavier one than FQ's. The one I have hanging in my house is an 80 lber. The best thing about the hoodie is it soaks up all the sweat and keeps it from rolling down in my face.

Hi, I really want to learn a traditional CMA, but the problem is there is nowhere to learn it where I live (even though there is pretty much everything else). I want to learn a CMA so badly that I am willing to travel to learn it. But it seems to me that a lot of the programs in China are pretty much modern wushu that focuses on forms, and I don't want to invest a lot money in something that ...