The 2009 China Kung Fu vs Professional Muay Thai Championship will be held in Foshan, Guangdong in December. Before the outstanding event, a bold "challenge letter" was released first. The five boxing kings representing the strength of Muay Thai - Shenmu Sha, Guijian Xi, Magic Suí, Chuanmie Feng, and Tulong Zhou - challenged Shaolin Kung Fu. According to media reports, all five Thai boxing kings moved together, with the ultimate motivation being "destroying Shaolin". They all expressed that they would most like to fight against Abbot Shi Yongxin of Shaolin. Boxing King Kaoklai even boasted: Shaolin has a long martial arts tradition in China, but compared to Muay Thai, it is just a piece of cake; Chinese martial arts will be instantly defeated by Muay Thai. Afterwards, Shaolin Temple refused to accept the challenge, causing an uproar among the Chinese martial arts community and ordinary citizens. These days, Wang Jian, the president of the Emei Martial Arts Research Association and the leading figure of the Emei School, felt very annoyed. Facing the enthusiastic requests of his disciples, he repeatedly restrained them. However, as the "challenged" party, Shaolin Temple recently stated that "Shaolin monks focus on cultivation and never challenge others voluntarily, nor do they accept challenges from any aspect." Wang Jian clenched his fists: "When you can't tolerate it anymore, there's no need to endure!" The Emei School decided to use Chinese Kung Fu to challenge the arrogant and loud-mouthed Muay Thai kings, making them realize one thing: Chinese martial arts have never been "a piece of cake". Yesterday (the 29th), Wang Jian and his talented disciple Huang Lin submitted an application to participate in the competition to the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Since the five Muay Thai kings - Shenmu Sha, Guijian Xi, Magic Suí, Chuanmie Feng, and Tulong Zhou - arrogantly announced their intention to "instantly defeat Chinese Kung Fu", Wang Jian, the president of the Emei Martial Arts Research Association, had been paying close attention to the related reports. As a person in the martial arts circle, and the leading figure of the Emei School, the intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Emei martial arts, his first feeling was anger. When the reporter interviewed him, he could still feel the indignation of this martial arts master. He said: "Chinese martial arts have been passed down for thousands of years. If it were 'a piece of cake', wouldn't that be a joke? In fact, Chinese Sanshou has fought many times with Muay Thai and Karate, and basically does not fear Muay Thai. This time, the words of these Muay Thai kings have a bit of boasting. What are Shenmu Sha, Guijian Xi, Magic Suí, Chuanmie Feng, and Tulong Zhou? They sound scary, but actually quite funny. We want to participate in the competition and sweep away the Muay Thai kings."
After the arrogant statements of the five Muay Thai kings were published in the media, many of Wang Jian's Sanda team disciples at the Leshan Grand Buddha Wenwu School came to "bother" him every day, each full of passion and eager to fight. Disciple "Menglong Guojiang" represented the hearts of many disciples, saying: "Muay Thai kings claim to 'instantly defeat' Chinese martial arts, and many netizens hope that martial artists bravely stand up to accept the challenge. Since Shaolin Temple refuses to appear, many netizens have expressed disappointment or even complaints about martial arts. As a long-time Emei disciple, if we don't act now, it really doesn't make sense."
Wang Jian told the reporter that seeing the courage and enthusiasm of the disciples made him feel very gratified. These Sanda players mostly participated in national and provincial Sanda competitions and achieved excellent results, each having a good set of skills. But these disciples are brave but lack experience compared to the seasoned Muay Thai kings. Moreover, he has been waiting for Shaolin Temple to respond to the challenge, since the Muay Thai kings directly pointed to Shaolin Temple. However, when the news that Shaolin Temple would not respond to the challenge came, Wang Jian could no longer sit still.
It's time to take action. Although he hasn't practiced large amounts daily like he did when he was both the head coach and athlete of the Sichuan Sanda Training Team many years ago, he must stand up now, representing one of the three major Chinese martial arts schools, the Emei School, to uphold the prestige of Chinese martial arts.
Meanwhile, Huang Lin, Wang Jian's former talented disciple, who participated in two consecutive National Sanda Championships and International Sanda Platforms in 1990 and 1991 and achieved excellent results, also joined his teacher's thoughts. This iron man, who is now the deputy captain of the court police, once defeated the Sanda world champion You Bangmeng in the National Sanda Championship held in Jiaozuo, Henan in 1991. At that time, You Bangmeng was at his peak, defeating many famous domestic Sanda experts multiple times. However, the newly emerging Huang Lin faced You Bangmeng without fear. With strong explosive power, he continuously attacked with high whip legs and hooks like a storm, leaving You Bangmeng "stunned". Many people who watched the match on-site still remember how shocking the scene was. After retiring from the professional team, Huang Lin still loved martial arts and often maintained Sanda practice during his spare time, paying great attention to major events in the martial arts circle. This time, upon learning about the Muay Thai king's contemptuous remarks towards Chinese martial arts, especially hearing that Shaolin Temple refused to respond to the challenge, he became very agitated. Martial artists may emphasize the word "endure", but when you can't endure anymore, there's no need to endure further, especially since this isn't personal honor but rather about restoring the reputation of Chinese martial arts. Thus, Huang Lin found his teacher Wang Jian, and the two passionate men agreed immediately to submit an application to the Chinese Martial Arts Association, strongly requesting to participate in the competition and challenge the Muay Thai kings. Currently, the two have already started training and preparing actively, and yesterday they submitted their application to participate in the competition to the Chinese Martial Arts Association. Wang Jian also prepared to call Secretary Kang Gewu of the Chinese Martial Arts Association to request participation.
Expert opinion: Emei Kung Fu is very strong. Citizens' voices: We must fight.
After the Muay Thai kings claimed in the afternoon that Chinese martial arts were "a piece of cake, about to be instantly defeated," it could be said that it caused a thousand waves. To fight or not to fight? Who should go fight? How to fight? Such questions troubled netizens. Summarizing netizens' opinions, most were "fight, must fight." Previously, a well-known forum user posted that as a representative of Chinese Kung Fu, Shaolin Kung Fu had no reason not to respond to Muay Thai's challenge. Subsequently, a netizen said: "There's no need for Shaolin Temple to necessarily respond to the challenge; any kind of Chinese martial arts can go, winning Muay Thai is our nation's pride."
Yesterday, the reporter interviewed some sports figures and citizens in Leshan. Xu Ming, known as the "first person of Leshan Olympic science and technology," told the reporter that he had learned through the media about the Muay Thai kings challenging Chinese Kung Fu. Mr. Xu counter-asked: "How can Chinese martial arts possibly be 'a piece of cake'?" He said that taking Emei School martial arts as an example, its characteristics are to win by cleverness and speed, which can be considered unique skills against Muay Thai. Hearing that Wang Jian and Huang Lin, two Emei School masters, are preparing to face the Muay Thai kings, Mr. Xu expressed support and confidence in them. Mr. Lü, a citizen of Leshan, told the reporter: "Why not fight? Must fight! Martial arts are China's traditional culture and the spirit of the Chinese people. How can we let Muay Thai 'bully us'?"