Lately, a group of enterprising, strong minded and talented people are making preparations for the forming of the General Association of Kung Fu of Hong Kong. Despite that several kung fu organisations have already been in existence in Hong Kong, the General Association of Kung Fu mentioned above will have its features and novelty. The preparatory work is going on exceedingly rapidly. One of its features is that, as is stipulated by its rules, all its members must be legal kung fu organisations registered with the Government of Hongkong and no individual members will be accepted. It will ensure justice in its execution of affairs, guarantee speedy and efficient effects, and avoid the abuse resulting from the monopoly of power by certain groups or cliques. It shows that the planned association is reasonably founded.
It is certainly a good thing that a new and large-sized organisation is to appear in the kung fu circle. There can be no progress if there is no competition. To create a competitor is to increase an incentive to stimulate you into better work. Therefore the new kung fu association will surely strengthen the kung fu circle and stir up a new enthusiasm. It will be greatly beneficial to the kung fu circle. It is learned that among the sponsors are: Sifu Lee Hsien of the Southern Praying Mantis Style, Sifu Ch'en Hsiu, chung of the Ta Sheng P'i Kua Men Style, Sifu Cheng Tin Hung of the T'ai-chi Ch'uan Style, Sifu Lee Kuanhsiung of the Ts'ai Li Fo Style, Sifu Wong Ch'un-liang of the Yung-ch'un Style, Sifu Wu Wen-piao of the White Crane Style, Sifu Lo Wei-ch'iang of the Lama School, Sifu Lee Chin-jung of the Seven-Star Praying-Mantis Style, Sifu Chang Yung-hui of the Mo Style, Sifu Hsu Hai of the Northeastern Chinese Ti T'ang Men Style, Sifu Sin Man Ho of the Lien Style, Sifu Kan Kuo-hsiung of the Tsou Style, etc. Many other styles are joining into the ranks ofthe dozen styles already mentioned. They will invite celebrities of the society to take up the posts of Honorary President and advisors. The above-mentioned sifus are all representative figures of their respective styles. Once they co-operate amiably and single-minded, there will be no obstacles impossible to overcome before their joint efforts. It can be anticipated that the association will get more and more prosperous and powerful. It is our wish that all enthusiasts of Chinese martial arts will give them encouragement so that kung fu will radiate greater and unusual splendours. Kung Fu organisations all over the world are welcome to join the General Association as its members. Please write to: Sifu Ch'en Hsiu-chung First Floor, Block C, 174, Tung Lo Wan Road, Hongkong; or Sifu Cheng Tin Hung-11th Floor, 60, Argyle Road, Kowloon, Hongkong.