Sword, spear, and staff. Contestants showed their Kung Fu skills using various weapons and methods in a martial arts competition in upstate New York over the weekend.
More than 70 contestants, from as far as Taiwan, joined NTD’s 7th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, which was held in Middletown, New York, from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28.
Wang Guolong, who demonstrated the use of the Praying Mantis Two-handed sword during the competition, said he hopes to further improve himself by sharing with other martial artists.
“Practising swords is a life-long learning process,” said the bronze medalist.
More importantly, it was the unique focus of the competition—virtue and tradition—that prompted him to attend. The competition, part of a series of international culture and arts events organized by NTD Television Network, aims to revive traditional Chinese martial arts and display its true values to the world….