The existence of traditional art currently has challenges such as the development of western culture that developed especially in West Java. Art-art that was originally part of a traditional ceremony, or as inauguration region, has many converted into a performing art that is more concerned with entertainment and the commercial side. This research focuses on the study of Jaipongan as a local wisdom in Karawang seen in variety Jaipongan movement have value in social philosophy, in particular shows the values rooted in the life of the Sundanese society. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach in the form of case study method with interview techniques and explorative observations regarding the implementation philosophy Jaipongan movement against social behaviour in society. The results showed that there Jaipongan performances are shift that does not reflect the philosophy of variety movement according to the rules of authenticity, so that Jaipongan impressed viewed negatively. This caused a negative stigma to a local wisdom. Local wisdom laden policies and philosophy of life barely been implemented in practice increasingly pragmatic life.