First of all, Wushu has the fitness function of being strong outside and dry inside. External energy can benefit bones and muscles, strengthen joints and increase physical fitness; Yes, it can regulate the internal organs, dredge the meridians and recuperate the spirit. For example, the routine of Changquan, including flexion and extension, loop, jumping, balance, tumbling, falling and flapping, is realized through the coordination of internal expression and breathing, as well as the active participation of various organs of the human body.
In particular, long-term adherence to basic skills training can enhance human muscle strength, improve the extensibility of muscle ligaments, increase the range of joint activities and effectively develop flexibility. Judging, starting, dodging and blocking or quick counterattack in Sanda confrontation can greatly promote people's reaction speed, strength, agility and endurance.
Tai Ji Chuan and other methods pay attention to regulating breath and promoting qi and mental movement, so they play an important role in regulating the balance of human internal environment, regulating qi and blood, improving human function and strengthening physical fitness. At the same time, Wushu is also an important means of self-defense. Learning martial arts is conducive to mastering the knowledge and methods of self-defense, improving the flexibility of the human body and the ability to deal with emergencies.
Secondly, Wushu has the function of self-cultivation. Practicing martial arts by "learning etiquette before learning art" and "learning martial arts morality first" can cultivate good ideological quality and noble moral sentiments, such as respecting teachers and respecting morality, obeying laws and regulations, being brave, paying attention to public morality, being reasonable and trustworthy, being lenient with others and being strict with yourself, which are the traditions of China Wushu.
"Never leave the fist, never leave the mouth", "Practice three volts in summer, and practice three nine in winter". Practicing martial arts, especially in the process of pursuing skills improvement, requires the spirit of hard work and perseverance, which is conducive to cultivating perseverance and self-improvement spirit. It is an important means of self-cultivation and is beneficial to people's all-round development.
Thirdly, Wushu has high ornamental value, and it has always been loved by people, whether it is routine performance or Sanshou competition. Cui Zongzong, a friend of Li Bai, a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, praised him for "dancing with swords and raising eyebrows everywhere"; In Du Fu's "Watching Disciples Dance Sword", there is "the eternal romantic sun, dancing sword everywhere". The audience is like a mountain lost between them, the world moves back and forth and follows her movements. "