Wushu

Wushu referred to as kung fu or gung fu. It can be written in simplified Chinese: 武术, traditional Chinese: 武術; or pinyin: wǔshù. Wushu is also one of a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits. Wushu is an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. Competitive wushu is composed of two disciplines:

• forms (taolu)

• sparring (sanda)

Forms involves martial art patterns and maneuvers for which competitors are judged and given points according to specific rules. The forms comprise basic movements:

• stances, 
• kicks, 
• punches, 
• balances, 
• jumps, 
• sweeps
•  throws

Sparring is a modern fighting method and sport influenced by traditional Chinese boxing, Chinese wrestling methods called Shuai jiao. 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.  

Training

Chinese martial arts training consists of the following components: basics, forms, applications and weapons.

Basics (基本功) are a vital part of any martial training, as a student cannot progress to the more advanced stages without them. Basics are usually made up of rudimentary techniques, conditioning exercises, including stances. Basic training may involve simple movements that are performed repeatedly. For examples of basic training are stretching, meditation, striking, throwing, or jumping.

Stances (steps or 步法) are structural postures employed in Chinese martial arts training  They represent the foundation and the form of a fighter's base. Each style has different names and variations for each stance. Stances may be differentiated by foot position, weight distribution, body alignment, etc. Stance training can be practiced statically,

Most Chinese styles also make use of training in the broad arsenal of Chinese weapons for conditioning the body as well as coordination and strategy drills. Weapons training are generally carried out after the student is proficient in the basics, forms and applications training.