What are the similarities and differences between competitive Wushu and traditional Wushu?

First, competitive Wushu does not practice routines, nor does it specialize in certain fixed moves, but pays attention to the specific playing methods and skills of punching and kicking. Traditional Wushu pays attention to routines and basic skills, and emphasizes learning from predecessors' kung fu in routines.

Secondly, competitive Wushu is supplemented by basic exercises, and basic exercises such as flexibility account for a small proportion. Traditional Wushu attaches great importance to the practice of basic skills and emphasizes comprehensive basic skills training. In addition, basic skills training such as speed, strength, flexibility and coordination are also indispensable.

Third, competitive martial arts has a strong purpose and pertinence, but its comprehensiveness is poor. Generally, after a year or two of systematic training, it is possible to become an excellent player in the competition, while traditional Wushu pays attention to comprehensiveness and practice from an early age, which is a child's play, and it is more effective to practice for at least ten years.

Fourthly, competitive Wushu is subject to the rules of the game, so the playing style is limited, and the parts that cannot be played in the rules must not be played, so the playing style has obvious defects. For example, you can't hit the back of the head, crotch and so on. In traditional martial arts, the use of these tricks is unrestricted, so the style of play is very rich and everything is done.

Fifth, competitive Wushu does not pay attention to appreciation, and its movements are simple. Traditional Wushu not only emphasizes actual combat, but also pays attention to appreciation, with clean and gorgeous movements and rich aesthetic feeling.

Sixth, competitive Wushu emphasizes speed and strength one-sidedly, ignores skills relatively, and plays monotonous. Traditional Wushu emphasizes skills relatively, so the style of play is very rich, and each school has its own characteristics.

Seventh, competitive Wushu is only developed on the basis of traditional Wushu in modern times, so it is too pragmatic and lacks connotation and development potential. Traditional Wushu has rich cultural and spiritual connotations, so it has great development potential.

Eighth, competitive Wushu only pays attention to practice and fighting, not to health. Professional athletes generally overload training, which is harmful to their health. Traditional Wushu pays equal attention to practice and repair. In addition to self-defense, it can also strengthen the body and increase wisdom.

The above are the main differences, and there are some other minor differences, so I won't go into details.