Unlike other popular fighting styles, Wushu epitomises the "art" in martial arts. Wushu uses natural, aesthetic movement to exhibit traditional martial techniques. Functional routines can be performed by individual exponents, in pairs or in groups; bare-handed or armed with traditional Chinese weaponry. Wushu's rich content, style, speed, and power, meticulous attention to detail and level of difficulty ensure it to be the most exiting and dynamic of the martial arts.
2. Meaning of Wushu
Wushu literally means "War Arts" and encompasses the forms popularly known in the West as Kung Fu and Taichi. Over the last thirty years Wushu has developed from a combat style into a dynamic performance art. It emphasises speed, balance, co-ordination and presentation, resulting in an athletic and aesthetically powerful competitive sport.
