Wushu, also referred to as kung fu, is the collective term for the martial arts practices that originated in China. Over its long history, wushu developed into numerous distinct styles and systems, each incorporating its own techniques, tactics, principles and methods, as well as the use of a wide variety of traditional weapons. Wushu as a sport came into its own as two distinct disciplines: taolu, defined by performance routines, and sanda, a full-contact combat sport.
