Kung Fu Connection: Chinese Martial Arts and Community

This talk will focus on the multiple roles that Chinese martial art schools play in their respective communities. Although kung fu is a popular topic of discourse, conversations generally revolve around the historical and practical aspects of the art; ignoring the significant contemporary social and cultural significance that Chinese martial arts has in their respective communities. For this presentation, Mr. Raymond Fong will discuss a number of domestic and international kung fu schools and highlight the diversity that exists amongst their cultural interactions, functions, and purpose.