Is traditional Wushu really just a gesture of showing off one's fists and feet? How does it compare with Muay Thai?

Of course, traditional martial arts is not a gesture, but now people understand martial arts more in the form of performances, so there may be misunderstandings. Compared with Muay Thai, China Wushu pays more attention to the use of form and spirit, aiming at strengthening the body, while Muay Thai pays more attention to actual combat, so the starting points of the two are completely different.

China Wushu has a long history and is world-famous. It is also favored and recognized by martial arts lovers all over the world. In recent years, many foreign friends have come to China to study China Wushu, which has contributed to the world promotion of China Wushu. Many people think that China Wushu is actually a gesture of showing off one's fists and feet, which has no practical effect at all. This view is completely wrong. China's traditional martial arts also evolved from actual combat, which means that in ancient times, martial arts actually played a practical role, but now there may be more forms of expression. After all, modern people don't fight as much as ancient people. Most of the China Wushu that you can come into contact with is learned from TV or people who play Tai Chi. This is the real China Wushu, and it is also very practical. It can not only keep fit, but also be used in actual combat. For example, the seventy-two stunts of Shaolin Temple, even now Shaolin Temple still maintains the inheritance of seventy-two stunts. In addition, if you visit the Shaolin Temple scenic spot, you will also encounter 72 stunt performances displayed by Shaolin Temple, all of which are real kung fu performances.

Of course, in addition to the unique skills of Shaolin Temple, there are various sects among the people, such as Wutang School, Qingcheng School and Kongtong School. These sects all have their own martial arts and have a long history. There are also wing chun boxing, Jeet Kune Do, capture and so on, all of which are very practical. Muay Thai may be more learned from film and television works or boxing matches. Muay Thai pays more attention to actual combat, pays attention to one move to control the enemy, and is also ruthless, causing harm to the enemy with legs, knees and elbows. This kind of boxing may suit their Thai culture. China Wushu pays attention to the combination of spirit, spirit and form to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body, and it is also integrated into the Confucian culture in China, so it is also a form of Wushu realization with China characteristics, and it can't be said to be a gesture.