Can anyone tell me anything about wushu?

Question

I am beginning a wushu class in a few weeks and was wondering how the levels are "ranked." Are there different color belts for different levels like in karate? How long does it take to move up each level? (I am already in good physical shape - marathon runner/triathlete). Oh, and i am female, 4'10", and 90 lbs.

Answer 1

Everyone's answer is very complex... I'll give you the easy one. It depends on what type of Wushu. Some styles will go from light to dark sashes, some will go from dark to light (light Crane Style). You would need to let us know what style of Wushu before I could give you a direct answer. :)
** And Kung-Fu and Wushu DO have a belt system- they are just called "Sashes" and are tied differently to hang at the side not the front as in Japanese arts.

Answer 2

Wushu Belts

Answer 3

To describe wushu, it is best to understand the philosophy of its teaching. Every movement must exhibit sensible combat application and aestheticism. The wealth of wushu's content, the beauty of wushu movents, the difficulty factor, and the scientific training methods are the song of the elements that set wushu apart from martial arts. Routines are performed solo, paired or in groups, either barehanded or armed with traditional Chinese weaponry. In short, wushu is the most exciting martial art to be seen, felt, and ultimately practiced.

How is wushu related to kung fu and taijiquan? "Wushu" is the correct term for all Chinese martial arts therefore kung fu and wushu were originally the same. During the last thirty years, wushu in Mainland China was modernized so that there could be a universal standard for training and competing. In essence, much emphasis has been placed on speed, difficulty, and presentation. Consequently, wushu has become an athletic and aesthetic performance and competitive sport, while "kung fu" or traditional wushu remains the traditional fighting practice. Taijiquan is a major division of wushu, utilizing the body's internal energy or "chi" and following the simple principle of "subduing the vigorous by the soft."

Although still in budding stages in many countries, wushu is an established international sport. In 1990, wushu was inducted as an official medal event in the Asian Games. Since then World Championships have taken place with 56 nations participating. Wushu is also vying for the Olympic games in the 21st century.
As For Ranking:

Executive Criterions of International Rank System of Chinese Wushu
Competition News Posted on 11/6/07. Written by Dave Achtemichuk

The CWIDC has recently released an updated version of its guidelines for the International Wushu Ranking system. The updated information is below:

Article 1. Tenet
This Rank Criteria is created in particular to help enhance the health of the participants, promote the development of International Wushu, to raise the level of technique and theory of Wushu, and to establish a normative international system of Chinese Wushu rankings.

Article 2. Title of the Rank
Depending on the number of years engaged in full-time wushu practicing and activity, the level of technique and theory of Wushu, the moral quality of Wushu, and the achievements in internationally developing Wushu, the wushu grades for international practitioner are divided into Nine Ranks as follows:
– Elementary Grade: Rank 1, Rank 2, Rank 3
– Middle Grade: Rank 4, Rank 5, Rank 6
– Senior Grade: Rank 7, Rank 8, Rank 9
http://www.chinawushu.org/info/news/competition/executive_criterions_of_international_rank_system_of_chinese_wushu
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Answer 4

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It's not just a sport, it's definitely a martial art. The whole acrobatics thing is quite contentious in MA, as some people don't like that aspect. In a way, acrobatics is a bit of a waste of energy; a tornado kick may look lovely, but it's telegraphed from a mile away and expends a LOT of energy to pull off properly. Having said that, I don't necessarily think there's anything wrong with a bit of acrobatics. It adds a lot of flexibility, strength and aerobic elements to an art, so it complements the martial art training quite well. There are plenty of reputable masters out there who combine martial arts and acrobatics without diluting the martial art aspect. Just be careful you don't have a master who wants it to look good before it hurts someone. So basically, I think that acrobatics can be very good if you're serious about your martial arts training. If you just want to do acrobatics, join a gymnastics gym.

Answer 5

The term "wu shu" means "stop-fight art".

Wu is the same term "Bu" in the Okinawan and Japanese.

"shu" is the term "jutsu" in the Okinawan and Japanese.

It is, or was the term for all Chinese martial arts in China before Mao Tse Tung made a change so that the outside world could see a sport-based presentation, while they actually practiced the real thing in the mainland.

After "wu shu" became the term for the "sport martial art", the term "Kuo Shu" or "national art", was implemented to mean true traditional martial arts.

Today, wushu is the sport based chinese kung fu that you see. A lot, or maybe even most, of the true martial intention was replaced by gymnastics.

It's great for kids to develop their growing bodies. Other than that, it's more for exibition than anything.

Answer 6

Look my friend there is no belt level for chinese martial arts. Any martial arts that is chinese don't have a belt system. In Chinese martial arts we train way different from anything like karate. Karate in this age is more taught like a sport but wushu is not.

Answer 7

idunno about about the rankings in wushu or even if they have a ranking system in wushu, for me in thai boxing theres no ranks

but usually the rankings vary in other arts depending on how many belts they have(and of course if they are just handing out ranks) if theres alot of belts probably about 3 months to rank others you can expect 6months to a year to go up a rank also depends on your ability and how much you practice

anyways you should focus more on the path than the destination. the ranks are meaningless without the knowledge you learn on the way. so if you like it, do it, learn and have fun

4'10? man how old are you? i love short women :) lol