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Wushu (traditional Chinese: 武術; simplified Chinese: 武术; pinyin: wǔshù) (/ ˌ w uː ˈ ʃ uː /), or kung fu, is a competitive Chinese martial art.It integrates concepts and forms from various traditional and modern Chinese martial arts, including Shaolin kung fu, tai chi, and Wudangquan. [1] "
The Singapore Wushu Dragon and Lion Dance Federation, formerly known as the Singapore National Pugilistic Federation, is the official body which oversees and governs the sport in Singapore. Among the notable wushu professionals in the city-state is Vincent Ng, who became the first individual wushu champion from Singapore in 1995.
From the new music came a new form of dance known as b-boying or breakdancing, a style of street dance consisting of improvised acrobatic moves. The pioneers of this dance credit kung fu as one of its influences. Moves such as the crouching low leg sweep and "up rocking" (standing combat moves) are influenced by choreographed kung-fu fights. [79]
Wushu is characterized by low, wide stances designed for mobility and protection. Stability is another key concern of Chinese martial arts, and the wushu stances reflect this sensibility. There are five key stances utilized in both contemporary wushu and traditional wushu. Many others exist, and different styles of wushu prescribe a particular ...
Wushu (sport) Wuxia; This article contains a concise listing of individual systems of Chinese martial arts. Listings of various branches of a martial art system are ...
The World Wushu Championships (WWC) is an international sports championship hosted by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) for the sports of wushu taolu and sanda (sanshou). [1] The tournament has been held biennially since 1991 and is the pinnacle event of the IWUF.
Wushu Township, Wan'an County, Jiangxi, China; Countless (无数; wúshù), 2022 Mandopop album by Joker Xue; Run and Kill (烏鼠; wū shŭ), 1993 Hong Kong film "Five Rats" (五鼠; wŭshŭ), major characters in the Chinese novel The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants
The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) is an international sport organization and the governing body for wushu in all its forms worldwide. The IWUF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and is also a member of the ARISF , GAISF , FISU , IWGA , and the ISF .