Routine
The routine is a series of movements that includes the characteristics of the particular style within Chinese wushu. When doing the exercises, such as Taiji quan, xingyi, dagua, tongbi, pigua, shaolin quan, Nan quan, xiangxing quan, etc. practitioners are required to execute all acts with offence and defense implications. In order to capture the spirit of wushu, sharp hand-eye co-ordination is vital as well as is hand-eye foot co-ordination so as to keep the upper and lower body in harmony. Practitioners should let the mind lead the body and let the inner circulation of the mind's airflow generate forces enabling the successful achievement of the unification of the mind and body. Movements should be fast and forceful and when standing still, one should be as steadfast as a rock. However, a definite rhythm is required for in both exercises.
boxing has so many categories, schools and styles, and there is a clear need for standardization in order to organize competitions, and promote wushu. In competitions today style comes under seven categories.
1. The free-style changquan group
These are routines devised since the founding of new china. They are based on the traditional chang quan school and consist of fixed postures with unified standards and teaching material. The routines are characterized by expansive and agile movements and it are very suitable for young people.
2. The southern boxing group
The movements of these southern styles are powerful and energetic. There are variations in the striking methods of the arms, and explosive shouts accompany the movements.
3. The xingyi-bagua boxing
This is characterized by stable, well-rooted movements and simple forms. Movements are led with the mind, emphasizing, both inner and outer unification of the mind, form and strength.
4. The tongbi-pigua boxing
This is characterized by its open and ample movements. These movements strike far and long, bearing down on the opponent in fast, concentrated bursts.
5. Xiangxing Quan (animal-imitating boxing)
This school of boxing imitates the forms and movements of animals. The stress is placed on the hitting feature of their movements. These movements are then developed into first plays by combining the offensive and defensive skills of the martial arts For example, animal-imitating boxing style includes monkey boxing, mantis boxing and eagle claw boxing. The movements look like a dragon flying, a tiger jumping, an eagle soaring, and a mantis wielding its forelimbs.
6. The miscellaneous group
This incorporates the various traditional northern styles. They are fast, with agile, fluctuating movements, interweaving motion and stillness, and short and long thrusts.
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