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Wushu History (02)
...Previously, international wushu
competitions most often used compulsory routines, while high-level competitions
in China most often used individual routines. However, after the 2003 Wushu
World Games in Macau it was decided to opt for individual routines in
international competition with nandu (难度;
difficulty movements) added for additional point bonuses.
There is some controversy concerning
the inclusion of nandu in wushu because many of the movements created for the
specific events are not originally movements used in those styles. In addition
the number of injuries which have resulted from the inclusion of these nandu
have caused many people to question their inclusion.
Another modern form of wushu is called
sanda (sometimes called sanshou), which is a modern fighting method and sport
influenced by both traditional Chinese boxing, chinese wrestling methods called
Shuai Chiao and other chinese grappling techniques such as Qin Na. It has all
the combat aspects of wushu. Sanda appears much like kickboxing or Muay Thai,
but includes many more grappling techniques. Sanda fighting competitions are
often held alongside taolu or form competitions
But
the most exciting development seems to be at this moment, while the IWF
(International Wushu Federation) is putting every effort in making of wushu an
olympic event, for when China will be hosting the olympic games in 2008...
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