As we all know, wushu is a sport which dates back to ancient times. It has down through the ages developed and become increasingly rich in content and varied in form.
Wushu may be classified into two categories: bare-hand exercises and exercises with weapons.
There are scores of sets of bare-hand exercises, each consisting of dozens of regulated basic movements and having a style of its own. Changquan (changquan), for example, is composed of quick, sweeping and energetic movements suitable for youngsters, whereas taijiquan with its slow, gentle movements suits best the aged and those with a weak constitution. Nanquan, popular in the southern parts of China, is characterized by vigorous arm movements and steady footwork (with very few hops), and the performer occasionally gives a shout to accentuate an explosive action. Baguaquan which is widely practiced in north China is noted for its brisk and powerful movements. Xingyiquan consists of movements characteristic of certain animals, such as mantises and monkeys.
changquan
Nanquan
Bagua Quan
