Sharing under the Red Flag

Sharing under the Red Flag. Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu).

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Misconceptions:. It is difficult to learn martial arts. They are merely performances..

What is wushu?. A range of traditional combat styles and practices Various techniques, movements, forms and philosophies Physical prowess and mental discipline Self-defense, health and wellness & personal development Styles: Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, etc..

[image]. [image]. Origin of Wushu. Milestone: Shaolin Temple A center for martial arts training.

[image]. Modern days Sports  Wrestling Physical health  Wing Chun Well-being  Tai Chi.

Routines & Forms.

Agility, speed, acrobatic kicks. Taolu (forms). [image].

Taolu (forms). Wing Chun. Origin: Guangdong Practical and efficient Close-quarters combat, rapid hand techniques.

Modern form of Chinese Wushu Wrestling, throws and takedowns Speed, power, effective fighting strategies.

Spear. Nunchaku. Weapons. Saber. Enhance our skills & coordination.

Code of Conduct (Wu De).

Kindness. Rites and morality are the basic of martial arts (未曾習武先習德) X mere fighting Core value: To stop fighting/violence with martial arts(止戈為武) Showing kindness and courage by helping the weak and standing up for what is right.

Training – time and effort Skill mastery – slow progress.

Development of Chinese Wushu. 1985: The first International Wushu Invitational Tournament was held in Xi'an 1987: The first Asian Wushu Championships took place in Yokohama, Japan 1990: The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) was established in Beijing, China. (155 members) The World Wushu Championships is held once every two years..

Development of Chinese Wushu. Fudan University – Wushu as part of its curriculum 2020: Tai Chi – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO Movies about Wushu: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ip Man.