A group of women, uniting in mastering the art of swordsmanship and skills in social networks, helps to return school to the foreground. In remarkable videos, the group demonstrates their skills, starting with battle scenes and finishing with acrobatic tricks at the Louvre in Paris, often accompanied by hard hip-hop music. They also showcase their performances alongside familiar brands of drinks or cars but refuse to comment on whether they are earning money from the advertising.
Since the beginning of video publication last April, the group has gained over 23 million views, and the number of its subscribers in the Chinese version of TikTok has surpassed a million. However, they have not yet achieved the same popularity as other kung fu schools, such as Shalin's school.
Several women from the group "Duany" are trying to change this situation. The group is called "Girls-Masters of Kung Fu." One of the participants, Duany, who has been practicing this art since she was 12, says: "This art belongs to historical significance... I believe it deserves to be popularized." Their videos help attract a larger audience and promote the art of kung fu to a new level.
The art of martial arts in China is mostly dominated by men, however, a group of women, including Duany, actively opposes this idea, promoting their kung fu school.
The kung fu school Amay in Sichuan has long been known for its approach to training women and girls. One of the students, Ren Nyanji, expresses a desire to continue the practice of martial arts and become a sportswoman, aiming to bring fame to her country.
Duany expresses hope to inspire other young girls to engage in martial arts. Her goal is to attract them to study this ancient martial art. According to a French agency, the advertising associated with the martial arts of Amay has become stronger now.
Over the centuries, the traditions of local martial arts in China have developed from ancient Taoist philosophy and have become a form of self-defense in times of wars.
