Having FUn WIth Wushu

Wushu are taught at the chinese kung fu association. Speed, powerful kicks and short punches are used. Movements are compact and powerful. This style takes energy and discipline to learn and is very good for children and young adults. Weapons and empty hand forms are taught along with sparring and form applications in self defense. In the southern style good balance and solid positions are essential, with sudden and powerful movements.

Often attack and defense occur simultaneously – both hands are used simultaneously most of the time. ” southern style is mainly lineal movements, but these are shorter and more compact than in the north.

Wushu are very similar in so far as they generally employ the same clothing and equipment. Kung fu and wushu uniforms tend to be roomier than traditional japanese gi, to allow more fluidity in sparring and forms. In fact, to start out in kung fu or wushu, all you need at first is a good quality uniform plus a pair of training shoes, be those traditional style kung fu slippers, or the more modern martial arts shoes. See OC mixed martial arts.