Soundbite: Ballas, Student of Hungary International Zen and Martial Arts Association I have learned the traditional Shaolin Kungfu for 17 years. I also learned calligraphy and tea ceremony in a buddhist university. As for many students, the class also offered chances for them to know more about people at their age from different countries.
Soundbite: Zheng Jingxuan, Member of Wushu Federation of Malaysia The masters and coaches have taught us the spirit of Zen and martial arts. We have learned appreciation, self-discipline and respect. Master Shi Deyang, honorary chairman of International Zen and Martial Arts Federation said at the farewell ceremony that Zen and martial arts are very popular and got very well development in Europe and other parts of the world.
Soundbite: Master Shi Deyang Honorary Chairman of International Zen and Martial Arts Federation Now our society is in a tensed state. On such precondition, we hurry our pace in all aspects of life. So we should refresh our spirit through martial arts.
Zen Buddhism and martial arts are both essence of Chinese traditional culture. They are very popular in Guangdong. Some famous martial arts masters, like Bruce Lee, Ip Man and Wong Feihung were born in Guangdong.