A Brief History on International Promoters of Chinese Wushu

Abstract

In order to learn from history, we need to identify Wushu international promoters efforts and achievements.. In ancient times, the
Tang Dynastys Kibino Makibi, the Ming Dynastys Fujian Fishing People of Thirty-six Surnames, and Chen Yuanyun in the Ming and Qing
Dynasties were the principal international promoters of Wushu in their eras. Later on, Zhang Zhijiang and the teachers group of the Central
Guoshu Administrative, Huo Yuanjia, Chen Gongzhe, Lu Yichang and teachers of Chinwoo Athletic Association, Li Maochun, Zhao Futai, Ma
Jinlin and other Chinese Wushu masters living abroad, were the most prominent international Wushu promoters. Modern international Wushu
promoters such as Bruce Lee, achieved their prowess through promulgation of their movies. Other well-known actors include Jackie Chan and
Jet Li. In addition Wushu Masters such as Shao Shankang, Wei Ming, and Xu Guoan enhanced promotion of Wushu by doing performances
outside of China. Shi Yongxin, who ran a Shaolin Temple, led a group of Shaolin monks to perform Wushu outside of China. Finally The
Four Chen style Tai Chi Masters augmented international Wushu promotion by teaching and demonstraing Chen style Tai Chi.