According to the government, the Warrior's Department was established because of the sudden rise in martial arts trend and public interest. In a way, it was a martial artist association instead of an actual department. However, signs showed that the Warrior's Department had great authority!
It could no longer be taken as just a martial artist association.
Moreover, the sudden rise in interest for martial arts was abnormal as well. They were in a technological age, yet in this age where martial arts were being phased out, it suddenly regained a new drive and formed the authoritative Warrior's Department.
It was understandable for China to have interest in martial arts, but when the other countries suddenly had a rising interest in martial arts as well, it became very intriguing. Since when did foreigners develop an interest in Kungfu?