Do Leste Asiático para o Brasil: um olhar sobre a prática do Kung-Fu ( ) em Campina Grande nas décadas de 1990-2000.

Abstract

The practice of Kung-Fu in Brazil not only provides a form of self-defense, but also promotes discipline, self-control, physical and mental development, in addition to preserving and spreading Chinese culture. Practitioners value not only martial skills, but also the history, traditions and philosophy associated with Chinese martial arts. These represent an important treasure that was shared with the world, including the Chinese-Brazilian community, and contributes to the cultural and physical enrichment of practitioners in Brazil. Since then, Kung-Fu has taken root in the country and is practiced in most states. In Paraíba and especially in Campina Grande, Kung-Fu has been developing not only as a model of sports fighting or a method of self-defense, but is associated with a method of cultural and traditional practices aimed at the physical and mental well being of its practitioners. This present work analyzes with emphasis the genesis of Kung-Fu in Campina Grande in Paraíba. Using oral history as a method, we seek to address how this martial art practice began in the city, imported through ancient Chinese culture and tradition.