Chi Wushu
Chi Wushu
Wushu is the Chinese word for all forms of traditional Chinese martial arts. Wushu is characterized by its dynamic and fluid motions. It can be practiced with bare hands, or with an assortment of weaponry. Originally created for military applications, it has, over thousands of years, grown into a sport, and performance art. In China it is the most popular national sport. It is practiced by young and old alike. Its emphasis has shifted from combat, to competition and is practiced for self defense, mental discipline, and its health benefits.
The Chinese Characters for Wushu is the combination of two characters. Wu means ‘martial’ and Shu means ‘art’. The character Wu is composed of two characters Zhi meaning ‘do not”, and Ge meaning ‘fight’. So combined, the word Wushu actually means the “Art of Not Fighting”. It is a philosophy of life. It is designed for defense, and not offence. It is a way to bring your mind, and body into focus. There are many different forms of Chinese Wushu. The two most famous are Shaolin Boxing, and Tai Chi.
Shaolin Boxing:
Shaolin Boxing is one of China’s most famous styles of Wushu. One of China’s most famous actors Jet Li has brought this style of Wushu to the world through his movies. Shaolin Boxing originated in the Shaolin Temple at Dengfeng in Henan Province. The Shaolin Temple once housed many monks. Most of the lower level monks came from secular society, and many of them knew martial arts. Those who had studied martial arts taught it other, and through a gradual combination of many different styles of Wushu, the unique school of Shaolin Boxing was born. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Wushu was taught to all Shaolin monks. Before this time, the Shaolin monks all fought with cudgels, but during the middle of the Ming Dynasty switched to bare-handed fighting. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), people living outside the temple began studying Shaolin Boxing, which helped spread this particular style of Wushu throughout the country. The Shaolin Boxing style of Wushu has become one of China’s most famous schools of martial arts. Visitors from around the world can visit Shaolin Temple and watch Shaolin Boxing being taught, and take a few classes if they wish.
Tai Chi:
Tai Chi is another form of Chinese Wushu that has recently become popular throughout the world. Visitors to China can see many people practicing Tai Chi in parks, and city squares. The word Tai Chi first appeared during the Zhou Dynasty (1122-256 BC). The Wushu form of Tai Chi is believed to have originated during the Song (961-1279, or Liang (502-557) Dynasties in today’s Henan Province. All Tai Chi forms require that their practitioners are tranquil, but concentrative, and breathe smoothly. The movements are executed slowly and gracefully, yet hint at a hidden power. According to Chinese Traditional Medicine, Tai Chi is good for practitioner’s health, and good at during diseases. It creates peace within the body, mind, and spirit. It is Chinese philosophical thought embodied in physical action.
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Tai Chi Wushu
What is the difference between a sword and Tai Chi Wushu straight?
I'm not talking about shapes, I'm talking about real swords and how they look. And how do you know if the sword is balanced right?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The three swords on this page are tai chi swords. One is a DAO and the other two are Jian. The middle is an old Jian and the bottom is a modern reproduction. I use these swords Click tai chi. In the first thumbnail on this page to total length picture. http://www.chinese-swords-guide.com/tai-chi-sword.html These are real tai chi sword, called the Jian. They are strong, not as people hesitant, thin sword with shape of things to use wushu. Depends on what you want the sword. Real tai chi is a martial art and people who train in it as a martial art using a sword to keep them alive in a real battle. Back in the days when Yang struggle was developing what is now practicing as tai chi (taiji, Taijiquan), you would have a sword as seniority in that picture of the Qing Dynasty, if I had a sword at all. We try to train with actual weapons tai chi sword form was created. We train with replica swords wood, where, using the movements of the forms because we want our partners for next time. There are all kinds of things labeled "tai chi" sword that going to look twice. Depends on what you want to. Jian normally has a breakeven About 6 to 8 inches down the blade guard. This varies, of course. balance is what allows you to move the sword to a new position quickly. The sword should have an almost elastic feel alive. Obviously, a Jian actual weight does not move in the same way as a "false" tai chi sword. Here is where it becomes wushu gymnastics with a sword. It is beautiful to see and very skilfull but not the sword. You may not use Jian these movements with a heavyweight against a real swordsmans and hope to stay alive. Once again …. that is what you want to …. everything has its own purpose. Wushi not the sword that is not to expect and not expect to learn real fencing if you decide to learn wushu.
