What are the functions of martial arts

Martial arts have a very long history in China and are unique to China. Practicing martial arts has many benefits because it is not only a form of physical exercise but also a form of entertainment. There are many types of martial arts, so here is a detailed introduction to the connection between martial arts and the effects it can bring. Only by understanding the role of martial arts can we make better use of it to help ourselves exercise.

Characteristics of Wushu: Combining combat skills with sports; National style that combines both inside and outside, form and spirit; Wide adaptability; Roles of Wushu: Improve and strengthen physical fitness; Enhance self-defense capabilities; Sharpen willpower; Cultivate moral sentiments; Entertain and enjoy; and enrich cultural life; Martial arts have many functions such as fitness, self-defense, self-cultivation, entertainment and enjoyment. It is a good way for people to strengthen their physical fitness and boost their spirits. Martial arts are rich in content and can be divided into two categories according to their forms of movement: routine sports and fighting sports. Routine exercise is a complete set of exercises in martial arts that is compiled based on the changing laws of contradictory movements such as attack and defense, advance and retreat, fast and slow movement, hardness and softness, reality and illusion. It mainly includes boxing, weapons, sparring and group performances.

1. Boxing: Changquan, Taijiquan, Nanquan, Xingyiquan, Baguaquan, Tongbeiquan, Xiangxingquan

2. Weapons: swordplay, fencing, spearplay, and cudgelplay.

3. Sparring: bare-handed sparring, weapon sparring, and bare-handed and weapon sparring.

4. Group performance: It is a group performance of more than six people with bare hands or equipment. The formation and pattern can be changed and musical accompaniment can be used. The formation must be neat and the movements must be coordinated. Combat sports are a form of confrontational exercise in which two people compete with each other's wits under certain conditions and according to certain rules.

Currently, three events are being gradually developed in martial arts competitions: Sanda, Push Hands, and Short Weaponry.

1. Sanda: It is a competitive sport in which two people use kicking, hitting, throwing, grabbing and other methods to defeat each other according to certain rules.

2. Push Hands: It is a competitive event in which two people abide by certain rules and use techniques such as Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai Lie, and Elbow Kao. Both sides stick to each other and judge the strength of each other through the feeling of muscles, and then use the strength to push the other party out to decide the winner.

3. Short Weapon: It is a competitive event in which two people hold a short stick-like weapon made of rattan, leather, or cotton and compete in a circular field with a diameter of 16 feet. They use chopping, slashing, stabbing, collapsing, poking, and cutting according to certain rules to decide the winner.

After reading the above introduction about the effects and common sense of martial arts, you should have a more comprehensive understanding of this sport! In fact, these sports are the best ways to help us exercise and improve our physical fitness. So if you have time, you can also try to practice martial arts. I believe it will definitely bring you many health benefits.