How did boxing etiquette come from in Wushu competition?

Etiquette norms of people and martial arts in Wulin

(A) the way of martial arts salute

1, unarmed ceremony

(1) Boxing Ceremony

This ceremony is refined, standardized and unified from the traditional "Bowing Ceremony" in China and the fist-clenching ceremony (four-fingered ceremony) of Shaolin Boxing, and has been given a new meaning. It is a representative ceremony adopted at home and abroad. The method of salute is: stand step by step, with the four fingers of the left hand close together and straight into the palm, and the thumb flexed; The right hand forms a fist, the left palm covers the right fist surface, and the fingertips of the left hand are flush with the chin. The right fist eye is inclined to the chest fossa, placed on the chest and bent into a circle, with the elbow tip slightly drooping, and the fist palm is 20-30 cm away from the chest. The head is straight, the body is straight, and the recipient looks natural and generous. When practicing and competing with gloves, Wushu Sanshou can simulate making a fist salute, and two sets can be folded in half on the chest.

The specific meanings of the fist-clenching ceremony are as follows: ① The left palm indicates that the "four educations" of morality, intelligence, physique and beauty are complete, which symbolizes noble sentiment. Pointing is not arrogant, not proud, and not posing as the "boss". Right fist means brave. The left palm covers the right fist, embracing each other, indicating "courage is not chaotic" and "force can not help" to restrain and control bravery. (2) The left palm and right fist are gathered and flexed, and the two arms are flexed, indicating that all corners of the country (referring to five continents and four oceans in general) are friends with humility, unity and martial arts. (3) The left palm is literary, the right fist is martial, both civil and military, open-minded and eager to learn, waiting for teachers and friends, and advice from seniors.

(2) Stand at attention ceremony

Stand step by step, look straight at the receiver or straight ahead, and don't bow your head to show respect and respect for the receiver. If you say that you will benefit from answering salutes or listening to suggestions, you can nod your head slightly.