Wushu Organizations
Does anyone have recommendations for a tcma organization? What are the pros and cons for athletic federations in your experience?
I like Chin Wu and Wu Tan, but don't want to burden my students with required forms from other systems. No interest in modern wushu. I considered the World Kuoshu Federation but it is competition based. My students cannot afford to spend hundreds of dollars to visit another state or region to attend events. A Canadian association would be desirable if it accepts outlanders. I can drive to the Yukon in a day, and B.C. in two or three. I'm not sure what organizations are still viable in Hong Kong.
My interest is mostly social. Thus far, I have avoided MA orgs except for the defunct San Francisco White Crane Association. But it would be nice if my students could be inspired to make friends with other groups and understand that CMA is a larger world than individual schools and sects.
The KFM forums have been great for international contacts, but I don't get to train with any of you.
Any input will be much appreciated.
jd
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