Where is the root of China Wushu?

Wushu has a long history in China, which originated from the productive labor of our ancient ancestors. People gradually accumulated the skills of chopping, chopping and stabbing in hunting and production activities. These primitive forms of offensive and defensive techniques are all low-level, not divorced from the category of production technology, but they are the basis for the formation of Wushu technology. Wushu, as an independent social and cultural phenomenon, is synchronized with the emergence of Chinese national civilization.

Wushu sprouted in primitive society. In the era of clan commune, tribal wars often occurred, so we constantly sum up the experience of fighting on the battlefield. The relatively successful hitting, stabbing, boxing and legs were imitated, taught and practiced, which promoted the germination of Wushu. Wushu was formed in slave society. After the establishment of Xia Dynasty, in order to meet the needs of actual combat, Wushu further developed into practicality and standardization. Martial arts activities in Xia Dynasty mainly developed in the following two aspects: First, martial arts activities in the army; Second, school education based on martial arts.

In Shang and Zhou Dynasties, hunting, as an important means of martial arts training, appeared in Shang Dynasty. During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, soldiers were trained with "martial dance" to boost morale. Schools established in the Zhou Dynasty also listed shooting and unloading dance as one of the educational contents. According to legend, in the Zhou Dynasty, an important work in the history of China's martial arts appeared-Yijing, also known as Yijing. This book contains rich philosophical thoughts, which has had a far-reaching impact on the development of China's health preservation. It is easy to have too many, that is, there are two instruments, two instruments, four elephants and four gossip. Since then, Tai Chi theory has laid the foundation. After China's martial arts system entered the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, all countries attached great importance to the application of technology in the battlefield. Qi Henggong held a "gladiator" in the spring and autumn to select heroes from all over the world. During this period, the manufacture of swords and kendo have been developed unprecedentedly.

Wushu developed in feudal society. Since Qin and Han Dynasties, wrestling and fencing have prevailed. With the custom of "banquet and dance", dancing exercises with musical instruments often appear when drinking, such as the "Hongmen Banquet" recorded in Historical Records of Xiang Yu, which is the embodiment of this form. In addition, there are "knife dance" and "power dance", which are entertaining, but technically closer to today's routine forms.

Since the Tang Dynasty, Wu Tong has promoted the development of Wushu, such as awarding honorary titles to soldiers with special skills. General Pei Min's fencing is unique. Pei Min's swordsmanship, Li Bai's poems and Zhang Xu's cursive script are also called the "Three Musts" in the Tang Dynasty, which shows that Wushu has been quite influential as a literary form.

During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, folk Wushu activities with Wushu organizations as the main body flourished, such as the "English Club" that practiced guns and sticks and the "Bow and Arrow Club" that practiced shooting. Due to the active commercial economy, there have been "vagrants" who make a living by practicing martial arts and buying skills. There are not only solo exercises, but also duet exercises.

The Ming and Qing Dynasties were a period of great development of Wushu. There are dozens of boxing methods such as Changquan, Monkey Boxing, Shaolin Boxing and Neijia Boxing. At the same time, Tai Ji Chuan Xingyiquan Bagua Boxing and other major boxing systems were formed.

Since modern times, Wushu has gradually become an organic part of modern sports in China. During the Republic of China, many martial arts organizations such as boxing clubs and samurai clubs appeared among the people. 1927, the Central Wushu Museum was established in Nanjing. 1936 China Wushu Team went to Berlin Olympic Games to perform.

Since the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), Wushu has developed vigorously. From 65438 to 0956, Chinese Wushu Association established Wushu Association and Wushu Team, which formed an unprecedented extensive network of mass Wushu activities and opened up a broad road for the development of Wushu. From 65438 to 0985, the first international Wushu invitational tournament was held in Xi 'an, and the preparatory committee of the International Wushu Federation was established, which was a historic breakthrough in the development of Wushu. 1987 the first Asian Wushu championship was held in yokohama, marking the entry of Wushu into the Asian games. 1990 Wushu was first included in the 1 1 Asian Games. 1999, the International Wushu Federation was accepted as a full member of the International Olympic Committee. This is another historic breakthrough in the development of Wushu, which means that Wushu will soon become an Olympic event and the grand goal of "pushing Wushu to the world" will be further realized!