Xuhang martial arts need more youths to inherit the tradition
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Martial arts has been a tradition in Xuhang area since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), reaching its peak during the reign of the Republic of China (1911-49).
Today martial arts lovers practice their skills in a lane in the town every night. Beside the lane wall lie stone barbells, stone dumbbells and other traditional martial art tools.
After 7pm, the lane is full of people. Some of them practice tai chi push hands, in which two people compete with each other and take their chance to knock out the opponent.
Jin Weiliang, in his 50s, is one of the tai chi masters. Though his appearance may lead you to think he is weak, he is capable of defeating several big fellows.
He has been practicing tai chi since the age of 19. Six years ago he took on pupils.
Jin and his pupils join a tai chi seminar at People’s Square in downtown Shanghai every month when hundreds of enthusiasts from all over the city gather to discuss techniques.
Jin said he doesn’t box for a living, only to keep fit. So as long as someone is willing to learn, he’s happy to teach.
However, fewer of the pupils learn from him now, especially young people. The survival of traditional martial arts needs more people to care, Jin said.
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