First of all, according to its content, Wushu can be divided into two categories: routine exercise and fighting exercise.

1. Routine action: It is a set of martial arts action practice form based on the changing laws of contradictory movements such as offensive and defensive advance and retreat, dynamic and static coexistence, combining rigidity with softness, and virtual and real coexistence.

2. Struggle: It is a form of confrontation exercise in which two people compete with each other under certain conditions and according to certain rules. At present, there are three kinds of Wushu competitions: Sanshou, Pushing Hands and Short Soldiers.

Second, the characteristics and functions of Wushu:

Features:

1, from attack and skill in sports: Wushu, as a means of military training, is closely related to ancient military struggle, and its characteristics are obvious. In practice, its purpose is to kill and subdue the other side, often forcing the other side to lose its resistance by the most effective means of attack and defense.

2. The national style of practicing both inside and outside, with both form and spirit: It is a major feature of China Wushu to study physical norms and seek a holistic view of spiritual exchange and integration inside and outside.

3. Wide adaptability: Wushu practice is rich in forms and contents, including competitive and antagonistic Sanshou, Pushing Hands and Short Soldiers, various boxing methods, equipment and sparring partners suitable for practice, and various training methods suitable for practice.

Function:

1, improve quality, keep fit, self-defense: Wushu routines include flexion and extension, loop, balance, jumping, tumbling, falling, etc. Almost all parts of the human body should participate in the movements.

2. Exercise will and cultivate moral character: Wushu tests the quality of will in many ways.

3, competitive viewing, enriching life: Wushu has a high ornamental value, whether it is routine performance or Sanshou competition.

4. Communicate skills and enhance friendship: Wushu is rich in content and high in technology. With the wide spread of martial arts in the world, it can also promote exchanges with foreign martial arts lovers.