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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] "
Guandao. The Eighteen Arms is a list of the eighteen main weapons of Chinese martial arts.The origin of the list is unclear and there have been disputes as to what the eighteen weapons actually are.
This is a list of notable international wushu competitions hosted by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) and its official continental organisations. Note: Most competitions with the "Kung Fu Championships" label were originally named "Traditional Wushu Championships" leading up to 2017.
During the IWUF Congress at the 2023 World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, United States, delegations from Brazil, the Philippines, and Macau presented proposals to host the next few World Wushu Championships. [1] Brasília, Brazil won the bid to host the 17th edition of the world championships by unanimous decision.
The Chinese State Commission for Physical Culture and Sports took the lead in creating standardized forms for most of the major arts. During this period, a national Wushu system that included standard forms, teaching curriculum, and instructor grading was established. Wushu was introduced at both the high school and university level.
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
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 .
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 ...