That should speak volumes of how respected and feared Tai Lung was. It was the duty and honour of every Kung Fu master to give aid to the sacred place of Kung Fu, the home of the inventor of Kung Fu when it faced danger. Yet they would rather abandon their honour than face Tai Lung's rage.
"THAT…is a man. He had his life in gear. If he was the main character, it would've been much better. But nooo. Tell all the girls that strings and bling is the way. Ignore the capable guy. Accept the pansy who uses daddy's money."