Wushu
has over time become a formal branch of study in the performancing arts
by the Chinese. It is the most popular national sport in the country
of China, and is practised by people of all ages. Modern wushu has shifted
it's emphasis from combat to performance, and it is practiced for its
method of achieving heath, self-defense skills, mental discipline, recreational
pursuit and competition. Wushu is characterized by it dynamic and fluid
motions along with its arial kicks, rolling techniques and weapons.
Wushu is the Chinese word for all the styles of Chinese Martial Arts. These arts can be Tai Chi, Shaolin Boxing, Wing Chun, and many other martial styles.
The main styles of Wushu are:
Barehands: Changquan (Long fist), Nanquan (Southern Fist), Taijiquan (Taiji Quan)
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Dao (single-edged sword)
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Jian (double-edged sword)
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Taijijian (Taiji double-edged sword)
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Nandao (Southern single-edged sword)
Long Weapons:
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Gun (Staff)
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Qiang (Spear)
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Nangun (Southern Staff)
When you look at the Chinese characters for wushu, it is actually two characters or words, Wu meaning 'martial' and Shu meaning 'art'. Upon further examination of the Chinese character for Wu, it too is two characters, Zhi meaning ' do not do' and Ge meaning 'Fight'. Thus the characters translate to 'Do not Fight'.Therefore, the word Wushu really means the 'Art of not fighting'.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 - CONDOLENCES for Sifu Nelson Chan & the Chan Family With great regret, Master Nelson Chan's father (Chan Sum Chan) passed away on September 11th. All of us at Wushu.com wish to give our sincere condolences to Master Nelson Chan and his family. Services for Mr. Chan Sum Chan will be held: Location: Pine Hills
Cemetery Location: Century Palace Please contact Master Nelson Chan if you need further information (cell: 416-803-3501) Please note that the Christian Wushu Fellowship (CWF) will not be celebrating the yearly gathering dinner due to the passing of Sifu Chan's father (Chan Sum Chan). The year to remember Sifu Chan's father Rest in Peace, and in God's hands. For those that are interested in sending flowers to the Chan Family please use: Alyssa Flowers & Plants in Scarborough, Just tell them they are for:
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MAY 16th, 2008 - CHINA EARTHQUAKE DISASTER Please show your love of Chinese martial arts, culture and compassion, and join us to support the China Earthquake disaster. Donations can be made to Canadian Red Cross for those victims. Go to www.redcross.ca and Click "Donate Now", please make sure that you check off "China Earthquake" at the bottom of the form. Link to Canadian Red Cross website: www.redcross.ca |
