200 years ago was a long time , my Sifu ( the late GM Ark Y Wong ) was born in 1900. His teachers were all born sometime in the 1800's. There was more emphasis on combat back then , with and without weapons. They also had tournaments , but they were nothing like today. Sifu Wong said, they would meet in the mountains , the participants were from several villages. There were no rules , last man standing won. One would see forms at the Chinese Opera or at celebrations. The fellows back then were strong , they conditioned themselves well , Village Kung Fu fighters , those old styles are about gone. Needs and time have changed. My best to all.