Hong Kong OR Mainland China

[chaotic2k]

Easy now! Was thinking the other day, Why are there so many differences in Kung Fu that comes from Hong Kong and Mainland China. Look at Wing Chun, I have recently studied a little Foshan Wing Chun and found the forms are really different than the Hong Kong method.

Is this because this because the teachers changed there systems when in Hong Kong to fit in with a different pace of life?

Is it that the teachers held information back due to becoming commercial?

Is it what the mainland chinese call a case of "Chop Suey" Kung Fu being taught in Hong Kong?

Let me know what you guys think.

Best Wishes

Mark

[PaperTiger]

Easy now! Was thinking the other day, Why are there so many differences in Kung Fu that comes from Hong Kong and Mainland China. Look at Wing Chun, I have recently studied a little Foshan Wing Chun and found the forms are really different than the Hong Kong method.

Is this because this because the teachers changed there systems when in Hong Kong to fit in with a different pace of life?

Is it that the teachers held information back due to becoming commercial?

Yes, to all of the above. Also, because they come from multiple branches and good teachers tend to develop and adapt material for differing student needs.

Is it what the mainland chinese call a case of "Chop Suey" Kung Fu being taught in Hong Kong?

Well, true only in the sense that all new styles comes from previous material which sometimes involves the amalgamation and refinement of previous styles e.g. Choy Lee Fut, Seven Star Mantis, Pak Mei ec, all acknowledge their contributing styles.