wushu is the generic term for martial arts which includes both armed and unarmed It is believed wushu can cultivate the mind as well as strengthen the body and improve fighting Unarmed wushu，akin to western boxing，includes the schools of changquan，nanquan，taijiquan，xingyiquan，and many A variety of weapons are used in armed wushu，ranging from swords，spears，and knives to clubs，nine-section chain whips and even"meteor hammers"(an iron ball tied at the end of a chain) Each weapon has several routines associated with armed or unarmed，wushu can be practised individually，by two persons or in a More than just a martial art，wushu incorporates a large element of dance:movements should be graceful and In fact，wushu has influenced chinese opera and 武术是技击的一般术语，技击包括武装技击和徒手技击。人们相信武术不仅能强身健体、提高斗技而且能修身养性。徒手武术类似于西方的拳击，包括长拳、南拳、太极拳、形意拳以及其他别的种类。多种武器应用于武装技击，其范围从剑、矛、刀到棍棒、九节鞭甚至流星锤（一种拴于链尾的铁球）。每一种武器都有几种功能。不管武装或徒手，武术可以个人练习、两人练习或团体练习。武术不仅是技击，它综合了舞蹈的很多要素：动作要优美自然。实际上，武术影响了京剧和杂技。
