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Wushu Spear
The spear ( qiang ) is a modern wushu weapon, but there are also traditional
spear forms.
Athletes who practice the spear usually also practice straightsword.
Since 2001 those two disciplines are mainly performed by women. Because wushu planned to became an olympic event, the international
wushu committee said that women will have to compete in straightsword, spear and taiji, while men compete in broadsword,
staff and nanquan. The reason for this decision was that broadsword and staff forms have
rude movements and require a bulkier physique. And straightsword and spear require more flexibility and round movements. Most women preferred spear and straightsword anyway.
For more wushu and basics go towushu main.
Online instructions: Wushu Spear
General style description: Wushu Spear
- Your ( qiang ) spear should be a bit taller then you.
Just like the staffs, wushu spears are made of wood, but they are a bit thinner, because spears should be a bit more flexible.
- Movements are very fast smooth and round, But there are always also some aggressive movements in spear forms.
- Acrobatic Jumps like the cartwheel without hands have to be performed with the spear in your hands. Well, only in modern spear forms.
- Many staff techniques are similar to some spear techniques.
Trainer advice: Wushu Spear
- Learn the basics and the jumps before you start learning spear or other wushu weapons.
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Videos: Wushu Spear
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