Wushu Basic Training

Contents

Introduction to wu-shu
Wu-shu basic training
The value of wu-shu basic training
The six secrets of studying wu-shu
Wushu (Martial arts) in China today
The curriculum of C.W.R.I.
Basic exercises
Stancework
Waistwork-Waist bending; Waist turning; Upward waist turning; Waist overturning; Waist

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bouncing; Waist swinging; Back bending; Waist hanging; Waist rocking; Assisted back bending; Combined waist twisting and bending
Legwork-Leg presses; Leg splits; Leg stretches; Leg tearing; Kicking; Squat walk; Leg turning; Leg control; Jumping
Armwork-Arm flapping; Wrist coinditioning; Hand coiling; Elbow swinging; Shoulder tapping; Raising and sinking the shoulders; Opening and closing the shoulders; Shoulder rotation; Shoulder turning while holding a staff; Handstands; Pushup; Single arm pushup; Iron Buffalo plowing the field; Handstand pushup; Body lifts
Basic movements
Punching, pushing, and kicking-Bow step and punch; Horse step and punch; Bow step and push; Horse step and push; Punch and toe kick; Punch and heel kick
Jumping-Hop and kick; Jumping toe kick (or heel kick); Jumping single kick; Jumping double kick; Jumping spinning kick; Jumping lotus kick
Balancing-Raised leg balance-front and side; Crossed leg half-squat; Hooked leg half-squat; Extended leg full-squat-Front and side; Forward balance; Cross balance; Twist balance; Backward balance; Sideways balance
Spinning-Spinning front sweep; Spinning back sweep; Stationary cross sweep
Tumbling and flipping-Rolls; Front or back walkover; cartwheel; Jumping up from a lying position; Forward fall; Side fall; Scissors roll; Butterfly

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