But it is true that kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture. Like most people from the West, I was first introduced to kung fu through Hong Kong action films. Stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made kung fu popular in the Western world.
However, my own personal interest in kung fu was actually inspired by a hip-hop group. Wu-Tang Clan(武当派), founded in the early 1990s in New York City, is one of the most influential hip-hop groups in history. In their songs, they sometimes mention philosophical concepts(哲学理念)that come from wudang quan and the Shaolin Monastery. I was just a teenager when I first started listening to Wu-Tang Clan-little did I know that I would actually end up living in China later in my life!
I do not practice kung fu. However, the concepts behind it are quite interesting to me. There is a Bruce Lee that I often think of when I'm struggling with challenges in life. By this, he meant that you should be ready to adapt(调整)and change your attitudes when you face difficulties. I think this is a good way to deal with life.