Kungfu needs ideas to fly into future

The popular movie, Ip Man 2, in which kungfu master Ye Wen beats a Western boxer easily, has aroused people's interest in Chinese martial arts.

The proliferation of kungfu films, however, does not reflect reality. The truth is it is hard to find a kungfu school in cities today, and more and more Chinese parents are sending their children to taekwondo dojo (training schools), which have mushroomed all over the place.

Internationally, Chinese kungfu does not enjoy much edge over Muay Thai (Thai boxing) or boxing. Even in China, many free combat sportsmen don't believe in reclusive kungfu masters. They say most of the legendary kungfu masters would be vulnerable today.