Group Events集体项目: Choreographed routines that focuses on synchronization and fluidityĭulian Events对练: Choreographed fight sets with or without weapons Long Weapons长兵器: Staff (棍术), Spear (枪术), Southern Staff (南棍) Short Weapons短兵器: Broadsword (刀术), Straightsword (剑术), Southern Broadsword (南刀), Taichi Sword (太极剑) The minimum time limit for external forms is 1 minute and 20 seconds and 3-6 minutes for internal taichi forms.Ĭompetitions are divided by these common categories:īarehand 拳术: Longfist (长拳), Southern Fist (南拳), Taichi Fist (太极拳) Taolu forms are performed on a 14m x 8m carpet using martial arts patterns and movements either barehanded or with weapons, which are judged and given points according to specific rules. The United States has a team trials selection competition for both the adult and junior teams, organized by the United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) every two years. Today, wushu is officially practiced in more than 120 countries around the world.Ĭontemporary wushu has emerged as a competitive sport with several international competitions held, including the World Wushu Championships held every two years with rules and regulations are set by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). Now wushu is often seen in action movies and video games. Modern wushu was made popular by Jet Li, who was a 5 time China wushu national champion before transitioning over to the big screen. Difficult acrobatic and aerial movements are also incorporated, gaining favour for exhibitions and competitions. Forms have been designed to be more aesthetically pleasing, using lower stances and higher kicks, which is also used for exercise purposes. Taolu forms are more widely practiced and are comparable to gymnastics floor routines that emphasizes speed, flexibility, power and acrobatic techniques. It is the national sport of China and is both an exhibition sport ( taolu ) and a full-contact sport ( sanda ). This class is the same as the Kung Fu (age 8-adult) class, but with less focus on jumping and tumbling techniques and greater focus on applications and self-defense.The term wushu is Chinese for “martial arts” (武 “ wu ” = military or martial, 术 “ shu ” = art) that is used to encompass Chinese martial arts in general, which is commonly known as kung fu in Western societies.Ĭhinese martial arts can be traced back over thousands of years, however modern or contemporary wushu was developed and standardized in the late 1940s. In this class, formal training focuses on correctness of Kung Fu techniques, self-defense applications, and strength, flexibility, and endurance training. The class is the same as the Kung Fu (age 8-adult) class, but with less focus on strength and endurance. This class teaches younger children fundamental Kung Fu techniques, forms, and basic weapons. This class helps little kids develop basic coordination skills, improve basic physical abilities, and learn simple Kung Fu techniques – all while having a lot of fun! All classes cover the principles and self-defense applications of kung fu and a combination of the following, depending on level: Shaolin Style fist and weapons (straight sword, broad sword, staff, spear, 9-section chain whip, and Shaolin 18 weapons), Southern Style fist and weapons(sword and staff), International Wushu Competition forms and weapons, and Bruce Lee nunchucks~
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