Wushu and Taekwondo

Wushu and Taekwondo, as two popular martial arts projects, many parents are confused. What is the essential difference between the two? Which one is better and which one is more suitable for my child?

Definition difference

Chinese martial arts have a long history and are one of the excellent cultural heritages of the Chinese people. Martial arts are mainly divided into two categories: boxing and weapon. But to practice martial arts, you must first practice basic skills such as horse stance, bow stance, kneeling stance, resting stance, empty stance, hook, palm, fist, lower waist, front flip, back flip, etc.

Taekwondo originated in the Korean Peninsula and has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is a sport that mainly uses hands and feet for fighting or confrontation, and its footwork accounts for 70%. It is a fighting method that mainly uses leg attacks and fist attacks as a supplement.

Practical difference

Taekwondo is mostly straight hits, which is more suitable for one-on-one. The characteristics of using leg techniques as the main attack make Taekwondo better at close range attacks. Taekwondo is suitable for sudden attacks, and the hit rate is relatively high when the object remains motionless. Taekwondo is divided into two categories: actual combat and poomsae. We often see some wonderful moves, such as flying kicks, flying kicks, flying side kicks, etc., which are all moves in stunt performances in Taekwondo. Taekwondo is highly competitive, and training in fighting will be more practical.

Traditional martial arts pay more attention to actual combat. It is a highly self-protection technology to stop invasion. Whether it is one against one or one against ten, martial arts practitioners are more likely to protect themselves and fight against danger. What is practiced is strength, qi, intention, essence, and spirit. It emphasizes personal actual combat, skills and strength, as well as the application of military wisdom. It trains our minds to be able to respond on the basis of effectively solving safety problems. Traditional martial arts developed from actual combat and were created for fighting, so they must be able to fight in actual combat.

Which one is more suitable for my child?

If the child is shy and introverted, learning Taekwondo is more suitable; if the child is lively and active, then martial arts is more suitable, which can definitely cultivate the character and strengthen the body.

If you want to train your child’s body coordination, avoid invasion and protect yourself, then martial arts will be more suitable. If you want to train fighting skills or competitiveness, and require good movements, then Taekwondo is more suitable.

At present, Taekwondo has been included in one of the official Olympic events, and traditional martial arts are included in the college entrance examination sports bonus items. Parents can choose the project suitable for their children according to actual needs.

Fencing and Kendo

Fencing and Kendo are relatively niche martial arts projects. The similarity is that they are both hand-held weapons. During the practice, they pay great attention to the etiquette of treating opponents, not being discouraged after defeat, guarding against arrogance and impatience, and being modest and cautious. Compared with martial arts and Taekwondo, self-defense skills are slightly weaker, but more suitable for cultivating children’s personal accomplishments.

Different origins

Fencing is European, originating from the noble competitions in France, Italy, Spain and other countries. In fencing competitions, players wear white light full-body protective gear and mesh helmets. The swords used in the competition are actually thin iron bars without sharp edges. Both the protective gear and the sword are connected to electrodes, and the effective parts will be directly displayed on the scoreboard.

Kendo originated from Japan and originated from the fighting techniques of samurai swords. In kendo competitions, players wear heavy full-body protective gear and mesh helmets, and use bamboo swords to chop each other. Japanese kendo pays special attention to strength, momentum and instantaneous sword speed.

Different rules

Fencing uses one-handed weapons and a cumulative scoring system for hits. Fencing is more competitive, that is, “scoring”. Fencing is a straight kendo, machine-determined, and perfect rule project.

Kendo uses two-handed weapons and a three-book winning and losing deduction system. Kendo is more inclined to refinement, that is, “fighting well”. Kendo is a square arena, subjective judgment, and has more possibilities beyond the rules.

Different reviews

“Kendo uniforms and protective gear are much more comfortable to wear than fencing uniforms, and the field of vision is better and better looking.”

“Both are good sports, which can greatly improve a person’s physical coordination and reaction ability. The most important thing is psychological training. In confrontational practice, continuous attack will make you confident.”

“From a safety perspective, kendo has a higher safety factor than fencing. Even if the bamboo sword used in kendo breaks, there is rarely a record of fatal injuries. Fencing is a little more dangerous in this regard.”

“The kendo system pays great attention to etiquette, saluting, squatting, sitting upright, and their attitude towards protective gear and swords are all great. Daily training may be more difficult than fencing. Shoes must be taken off before being allowed. When entering the dojo, gloves are not allowed, so the soles of the feet and palms are often damaged. “

“Fencing is 4 points physical strength and 6 points mental strength. The so-called physical strength mainly refers to the speed of movement, leg strength, and appropriate height; the so-called mental strength mainly refers to the reaction speed, the ability to quickly think about tactical countermeasures, recognize the traps set by others for you, set traps for others, and read the game and the opponent’s style. “

“Fencing evolved from aristocratic duels and looks relatively elegant. Kendo has a higher level of mental training, such as courage and momentum. Fencing is definitely more sporting than kendo. Kendo has a “Tao” character, which includes not only the competitive aspect, but also the spiritual aspects of Bushido, Zen, etc. “

The intuitive difference between the two is:

Fencing-ping ping pong, yeah! Ping ping pong, hey… ping ping pong, wow!!!!!!

Kendo-ah~~…………………………bang! …………………………

Everyone has their own opinions. Both projects have their own advantages and disadvantages. No matter which project we choose, we still have to consider whether it is suitable for children, what children like, and long-term development.