Wushu / Kung Fu is an art of making peace. Its purpose is not to harm anyone but to defend one's self. Through training in wushu , one can learn to be discipline and strong physically and mentally. The spirit of wushu can thus facilitate the formation of a community with high moral values that can contribute to the development and prosperity of our beloved country.
On 23rd March 1996, one official proposal on the formation of the Wushu Club was made to Prof. Dato (Dr) Mohd. Roslani b Abdul Majid, Director of USMKK health campus for the first time. The proposal was approved and the first AGM of the wushu club was held on 26th March 1996 to select the committee members. Dr. Lee Yeong Yeh was elected as the president by chance. Both Mr Tang and Mr Ang were our advisors until both left for their PhD.
Initially, Wushu Club hold wushu practice every friday but no 24 season drum yet. They also organised wushu exam for the beginners as well as Wushu night (copy from USM main campus). The club started to grow in numbers and with more money they manage to get the 24 season drums later on. In academic session 2000/2001, 24 seasons drum have been incorporated. The name of the club was firstly registered as 'USMKK Kung Fu Club'. It was then changed to 'USMKK Wushu Club' until today, due to the fact that the term 'Kungfu' has been associated by society to violence.
"So I am very happy that Wushu club can be the alternative to Buddhist society where the Non-Malays can mix without religion restrictions (our christian colleagues can also join). I am happy to see that 24 season drums are very popular in the campus. So lets hope the club will continue to grow and am sure Dr Liau will be a good advisor." -- Dr Lee Yeong Yeh
(Adapted from Wushu Bulletin 08/09 1st edition and information from senior Tan Xiang Ning )
nice, nice, very nice...
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