Kang Ge-Wu has done more research on the origins
of BaGua than anyone who has ever lived. While preparing his papers
in Chinese History for his Master's Degree, he completed the following
investigations:
Examined
over 650 documents from Ching Palace history books
Read
over 250 papers relating to Martial Arts
Researched
the background of over 410 instructors in 24 provinces
Personally
went to 16 cities in 9 provinces
Interview
over 250 people creating 270 plus documents
Personally
investigated claims of Tung Hai-Chuan's connection to Er Mei and
Chiu Hua (9 Flower) mountains.
His
own love affair with Chinese martial arts, especially BaGua, started
early. When he was 16 he began studies with the famous instructor
Sha Kuo-Cheng not only learning the movements but personally hand
copying Sha's books on BaGua. His other work such as a Chinese Martial
Arts dictionary with hundreds of styles and his Cha Fist history
book, have actually won awards. He is the author of the Spring
and Autumn of
Chinese Martial Arts published by Plum, his first book in English.
Professor Kang is a tremendous resource to the Chinese martial community.
When one of our staff visited China last year he graciously hosted
her meeting major teachers while tirelessly carrying on interviews
himself. Professor Kang is now the #2 offical in China's largest
WuShu organization. A staunch supporter of traditional martial arts,
he had brought historical veracity and excellent research to his
field. He is the first and foremost of an entirely new breed of
martial researchers.
