Wushu, boxing and the technique of using weapons are traditional sports in China. People in Guangdong and Guangxi called it Kung Fu, and in the early years of the Republic of China it was called martial arts for short. It is considered as the essence of China culture, so it is also called? National quintessence? . The following is the information about martial arts that I have compiled for you. Welcome to read!

Basic information of Wushu

Martial arts, such as Tai Ji Chuan and fencing.

Wushu refers to China Wushu, and there is no such name for fighting in other countries. China Wushu can also be divided into narrow sense and broad sense. Boxing and the use of weapons are traditional sports in China. (Modern Chinese Dictionary)

There are many names of martial arts in history, which have existed since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Attack? Military skills); The Han Dynasty appeared? The word martial arts has been used until the end of Ming dynasty: in the early Qing dynasty, borrowed from the anthology of Southern Dynasties? Suppress martial arts? (referring to the military at that time)? Wushu? This word; Said it in the Republic of China? Wushu? Is it still in use after the founding of New China? Wushu? This word.

China Wushu is an important part of China's traditional culture, one of the main contents of China's national sports, and a method used by China people to exercise and defend themselves for thousands of years. People in Guangdong and Guangxi called it Kung Fu, which was referred to as the martial arts in the early years of the Republic of China (later officially adopted by the Central Martial Arts Museum); It is regarded as the quintessence of Chinese culture in China, so it is also called the quintessence of Chinese culture. Due to historical development and geographical distribution, different martial arts schools have been derived. The main contents of China Wushu include fighting skills, fighting techniques, attack and defense strategies and weapon use. Divided into two categories: theory and practice. In practice, it has brought important functions such as sports, fitness, qigong and health preservation unique to Chinese Wushu. The theory has brought a lot of predecessors' experience and boxing spectrum records. The forms of exercise include routine and confrontation. Therefore, it reflects the Han people's understanding of offensive and defensive techniques and strategies. Coupled with the accumulation of experience, self-operation with the goal of self-reliance, self-improvement and health preservation, routine exercises include boxing, knife, gun, sword and stick, which show the graceful posture of body movements when practicing routines. China Wushu often has the cultural characteristics of ideological melting and the humanistic philosophical characteristics and significance of exploring the truth of life, which has a far-reaching impact on the popular culture in China today.

Classification of Wushu

China Wushu is divided into traditional Wushu and national standard Wushu.

National Wushu is a sport evolved from traditional Wushu, while traditional Wushu is unarmed and equipment fighting developed from ancient wars and street fighting. Its contents include kicking, hitting, tripping, hugging, jujitsu and so on? China traditional Wushu, also known as Wushu, is a kind of fighting in essence, which is different from ordinary sports. Sports is a fitness game, and fighting is a survival game? According to the concept of Zheng Yutong, a martial arts master, traditional martial arts can't be regarded as a sport. Of course, the popular national standard Wushu is a kind of sports, because it is competitive and performative, and it is close to sports in essence. Traditional Wushu has an extremely broad mass base and is a valuable cultural heritage accumulated and enriched by the people of China in the long-term social practice. The national standard Wushu is divided into Sanda and routine. Sanda is also called Sanshou, which is a martial arts challenge situation, while routine is a martial arts performance form.

Development of Wushu

From the existing archaeological discoveries, it can be seen that in the Paleolithic Age, pointed stone tools, stone balls, hand axes and spears were used to process bone angles, while at the end of the Neolithic Age, a large number of stone axes, shovels, stone knives, bone harpoons, arrows and even brass cymbals and axes appeared. These primitive production tools and weapons later became the forerunners of martial arts instruments.

At the end of primitive society, frequent tribal wars further promoted the development of Wushu. In tribal wars, bows and arrows, throwers, sticks, knives, axes and spears are used far away, and any production tools that can be used to grab a bucket have become combat weapons. According to historical records, Sanmiao tribe rebelled many times in Dayu period, and failed to make it surrender after many conquests. Later, I was defeated, asked soldiers to practice axe shields, and invited people from the Sanmiao tribe to see this? Thousand odd dances? In order to show their strength, the Sanmiao tribe surrendered. This is a grand martial arts self-defense drill in primitive society. Ancient times? Wu dance? It laid the foundation for the formation of Wushu routines later.

Shaolin Wushu, as a humanistic cultural phenomenon, as a human form culture, or as a fitness, enemy defense and competitive project, has long been a household name in China and has become a valuable heritage of Chinese culture. Shaolin kungfu is a comprehensive martial arts system, among which? Zen? Words are an important basis for improving kung fu, because Zen? what's up Not tempted outside, not tempted inside? Huineng, the sixth ancestor of Shaolin, said in the Tanjing: Is Zen a Sanskrit transliteration? Zen? , its free translation is? Abandon evil and do good? 、? Merit jungle? 、? Thinking practice? 、? Quiet? . Its basic meaning is to have a rest and get inspiration from Jidi. So Shaolin Kung Fu is different from other sects. What's the point? The combination of Zen and martial arts? . Among the many Zen practitioners in Shaolin Temple, Fa Mingshi is an outstanding representative. Shaolin Wushu is the most representative, cultural connotation, religious culture, complete systematization, authority and mystery school of China Wushu in China, and it has undoubtedly become the mainstream school of China Wushu.

According to legend, where is the famous founder of Dharma? Shaolin Temple? During the long years of face-to-face training for ten years, he set an example and founded the Shaolin Wushu school. From the very beginning, Shaolin Wushu was endowed with profound humanistic and cultural connotations, with martial arts virtues of self-cultivation, humanization, purity and inaction. What makes Buddhist culture philosophical? Zen? If martial arts complement each other, you can achieve the highest level of you and me.

The basis of learning martial arts. In the long historical process, the expression of Wushu concept is different in different periods, and its connotation and extension develop and change with the development of social history and Wushu itself.

Wushu footwork practice method

1, previous step

The action method of the previous step is: one foot steps forward or half a step back into a certain step shape.

The last step is often accompanied by offensive techniques, such as punching in the previous step.

Note: ① The last step should be light and steady. (2) The previous step should be put in place at one time to meet the specifications and standards.

Step 2 follow the steps

The action method of following the step is: one foot takes a step forward, and the other foot follows half a step or step and falls behind the front foot.

Follow-up is a kind of footwork of Xingyiquan, such as follow-up boxing. Can enhance the strength and power of previous attacks.

Note: ① The upper body is complete and the pace is steady. ② The front foot and the back heel have distinct rhythm and close connection.

Step 3 step back

The action method of retrogression is: one foot retreats half a step or one step, or both feet retreat in turn.

Backthrust is mainly used to defend the opponent's attack.

Step four, quit.

The action method of retrogression is: one foot retreats half a step or one step, the other foot retreats half a step or one step, and stops in front of the hind foot.

Retreat is mainly based on the combination of impact and block, which is used to retreat, and you can wait for an opportunity to counterattack while retreating.

Note: ① retreat and withdrawal should be clear. (2) Have the consciousness of waiting for an opportunity to fight back.

Step 5: Cross step

Cross step is a step in which the legs cross to the side. Its action method is: one leg crosses in front of the other, and lateral stepping is called stepping. Walking sideways with one leg behind the other is stealing.

Crosswalk is mainly used to avoid the opponent's frontal attack and attack the opponent from the side.

Step 6 take a step back

The action method of the back step is: open your feet, shift your center of gravity to one leg support, and step back the other leg, with your forefoot on the ground, your heel on tiptoe, your support foot on the ground, your toes outward, and your knees bent. Left foot in front is called left cross handstand, and right foot in front is called right handstand.

Backstepping attacks are mostly used to steal steps sideways, turn around and beat opponents.

Attention: ① Twist your body, hold out your chest and close your hips. (2) Cross your legs.

Step 7 walk

The action method of walking is: the legs are slightly flexed (or crouched), and the feet quickly and continuously arc in front of the inside. When walking clockwise in the right arc, the left toe flexes slightly and the right toe everts slightly. When walking counterclockwise in an arc to the left, the tip of the right foot bends slightly and the left toe everts slightly.

Walking is a feint, avoiding reality and attacking from the sideline.

Attention: ① Hold out your chest, twist your waist and wrap your hips. ② The walking pace is smooth and brisk, the stride is even, and the center of gravity is stable without fluctuation.

8, gossip steps

The action method of the eight diagrams step is: side to the center of the circle, standing step by step, kneeling slightly or semi-squatting. Two feet walk along a circle, with the inner foot straight in, the outer foot buckled, and the feet flat, as if wiping the floor. Upper body with chest pull back, twist waist and sit hip. Look straight at the center of the circle.

Gossip step is mainly to escape from reality, look for fighters, and take advantage of it.

Attention: ① Head, waist and buttocks. ② When walking, the circle should be round and the steps should be steady. (3) The legs are buckled, the soles of the feet are empty, and the five toes grasp the ground. (4) The center of gravity should be stable during walking to prevent ups and downs. ⑤ When learning, the speed is from slow to fast, the posture is from high to low, and the time is gradually lengthened.

9, triangle step (also known as riding a dragon step)

The action method of triangle step is: clench fist step by step, step forward with your left foot to the right, bend your toes outward, bend your right leg forward, raise your heel and face the right front arch. Turn left on the upper body, at the same time, wrap your right foot forward to the left, buckle your toes, bend your knees, bend your left leg, lift your heel and look left. Take a step to the left with your left foot to form a left lunge. The right potential is the same, and the left and right leg movements are exchanged.

Triangular step is mainly used to avoid reality and attack each other from the side. It is a common footwork in Nanquan.

Note: ① The footwork is flexible and steady. ② The movements are coherent and round. (3) the center of gravity is stable to prevent ups and downs.

10, step (also called vibrating foot)

The action method of stepping is: standing step by step, lifting one leg with bent knees, squatting with bent knees supporting legs, and stepping on the ground with the whole sole.

Stepping is mainly used to cheer, cheer or step on the opponent's feet.

Note: ① downward vibration depends on squatting posture. (2) the sole of the foot touches the ground.

1 1, stroke step size

The action method of hitting step is: akimbo step by step, and the left foot points to the left straight leg. Turn left, lean forward, lift your right foot off the ground, then push your left foot forward, jump up, and quickly hit your left heel with the inside of your foot in the air. After hitting, the right foot hits the ground first, and the left foot falls forward or sideways. The correct action is the same, but in the opposite direction.

This move is used to attack the opponent's lower body, or to alleviate the threat of opponent 2 to his lower body. Changquan routine is often used as a run-up for jumping.

Attention: ① Stand up straight, hold your chest out and hold your breath. (2) Jump, impact and step should be coherent.

12, Yuebu

The action method of jumping is: one foot leaps forward and the other foot swings forward. When landing, the jumping leg falls behind and the swinging leg falls in front. Landing can be steps such as footsteps and lunges.

Jumping is mainly used for quick access, follow-up and attack.

Attention: ① Jump as high and as far as possible. (2) The steps should be light and steady.