There are two types of martial artists, one who is into beating others and the other is the one who cultivates oneself.
Many people have to be the best, be the top dog, or have the most followers, or make the most money.
Many people say their style is the best, most original, traditional or secret, but this always causes problems. In Wing Chun, many people go around saying they are the most original. Some say that Yip Man gave so and so some important books, or recorded the original forms of the dummy, pole, or butterfly knives. Others point fingers at others saying that other masters have made up or created their own forms rather than retain what is original. I have to say, always look at the function.