When it comes to martial arts, it goes back to the Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC to 256 BC).According to the legend, martial arts originated from the self-defense techniques learned by Shaolin monks from retired soldiers in ancient China.
In about 500 AD, after successfully saving themselves from bandits, monks began to compile the self-defense skills they learned into Shaolin Kung Fu.Wushu has developed for centuries by integrating other forms of war art.Now there are exercises in various countries and regions in the world.
In 1990, the International Wushu Federation was established. Two years later, the first Wushu World Championships were held in Beijing in 1991.In 2002, the International Wushu Federation was recognized by the International Olympic Committee and now has 97 member states.Wushu first entered the Asian Games in 1990, and became an official event in the 14th Asian Games in 2002.
Wushu in Chinese means military art. It originated in China and consists of routines and Sanshou.The competition varies according to different techniques and movement styles.
The performance includes short instrument fists, swords, knives and long instrument guns and sticks.Both performances are determined by their skilled strength movements, such as posture, kicking, rushing, balance, jumping and sweeping.Athletes score according to their martial arts routines and patterns.
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Wushu is an important part of Chinese cultural heritage, and its rich content has lasted for several centuries.Literally, "Wu" is military, and "Shu" is art.Therefore, martial arts means fighting art or military art.
Changquan: the most common form of martial arts, including rotation, running, jumping and flexibility.
Nanquan: Originating from southern China, it requires vigorous energy, stable and low-key movements of athletes and complex hand movements.The flexibility of Nanquan is not as good as that of Changquan, but it requires more solid leg stability and strength of legs and hips.
Taijiquan: Known for its slow and relaxed movements, it is often used as a practice method for the elderly.
The men's long boxing competition includes long boxing, sabre and stick.
The men's taijiquan competition includes taijiquan and taijijian.
The men's Nanquan competition includes Nanquan, Nandao and Nancun.
The men's Sanshou competition consists of five categories: 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg and 70kg.
The women's long boxing competition includes long boxing, swordsmanship and marksmanship.
Women's Taijiquan competition includes Taijiquan and Taijijian.
Women's Nanquan competition includes Nanquan, Nandao and Nancun.
Doha December 11 Monday
15:00, December 11, BeijingWomen's Taijiquan
Beijing, December 11, 17:00Men's Long Fist
Beijing, December 11, 18:00Gunmanship of Women's Long Fist
Beijing, December 11, 19:00South Fist of Men
20:30, December 11, BeijingMen's Sanshou 52kg preliminary
20:30, December 11, BeijingMen's Sanshou 56kg preliminary
20:30, December 11, BeijingMen's Sanshou 60kg preliminary
20:30, December 11, BeijingMen's Sanshou 65kg preliminary
20:30, December 11, BeijingMen's Sanshou 70kg preliminary
Doha December 12 Tuesday
14:00, December 12, BeijingMen's Taijiquan
15:30, December 12, BeijingWomen's Long Fist
16:30, December 12, BeijingSabre Technique of Men's Long Fist
17:30, December 12, BeijingWomen's Southern Boxing
Beijing, December 12, 19:00Men's Sanshou 52kg quarter finals
Beijing, December 12, 19:00Men's Sanshou 56kg quarter finals
Beijing, December 12, 19:00Men's Sanshou 60kg quarter finals
Beijing, December 12, 19:00Men's Sanshou 65kg quarter finals
Beijing, December 12, 19:00Men's Sanshou 70kg quarter finals
Doha December 13 Wednesday
14:00, December 13, BeijingSouth Staff of Women's South Fist
15:00, December 13, BeijingSouth Sabre of Men's South Fist
Beijing, December 13, 16:00Women's Tai Chi Sword
Beijing, December 13, 18:00Men's Tai Chi Sword
21:00, December 13, BeijingMen's Sanshou 52kg Semifinal
21:00, December 13, BeijingMen's Sanshou 56kg Semifinal
21:00, December 13, BeijingMen's Sanshou 60kg Semifinal
21:00, December 13, BeijingMen's Sanshou 65kg Semifinal
21:00, December 13, BeijingMen's Sanshou 70kg Semifinal
Doha December 14 Thursday
14:00, December 14, BeijingSouth Sabre of Women's South Fist
15:00, December 14, BeijingSouth Staff of Men's South Fist
16:30, December 14, BeijingWomen's Long Fist Sword Skill
17:30, December 14, BeijingStaff Skill of Men's Long Fist
18:30, December 14, BeijingWomen's Long Fist Award Ceremony
18:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Long Fist Award Ceremony
18:30, December 14, BeijingWomen's Taijiquan Award Ceremony
18:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Taijiquan Award Ceremony
18:30, December 14, BeijingWomen's Nanquan Award Ceremony
18:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Nanquan Award Ceremony
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 52kg Final
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 56kg Final
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 52kg Award Ceremony
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 60kg Final
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 56kg Award Ceremony
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 65kg Final
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 60kg Award Ceremony
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 70kg Final
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 65kg Award Ceremony
19:30, December 14, BeijingMen's Sanshou 70kg Award Ceremony