This paper discusses the position and significance of Wushu in China sports culture from a historical perspective.

Wushu belongs to sports, but it is higher than sports. The main reason is that it has rich traditional cultural connotations in China. It can be considered that the traditional culture of China is the most stable, lasting and solid foundation of Wushu, and it is also the key for Wushu to maintain its distinctive national and sports characteristics. If the traditional culture of China is separated, Wushu can't be called China Wushu in the true sense, and it can't be higher than ordinary sports. Therefore, the inheritance and promotion of Wushu must first be the inheritance and promotion of Chinese excellent traditional culture; Similarly, in today's opening to the outside world, the process of Wushu going to the world is also the process of China's cultural promotion. As the decision-makers and Wushu workers of Wushu sports management institutions, they should have a full understanding of this.