Di Tang Quan is a highly acrobatic, traditional wushu style that involves falling to the ground after executing various techniques and jumps. Movements are fast, and having a background in gymnastics can be very helpful when learning this style. It is strongly recommended that you practice all Di Tang Quan techniques on mats first.
Find more wushu styles in the [main wushu section].
Online Instructions: Wushu Di Tang Quan
- Smash Punch – Longfist & Di Tang
- Dead Man – Fall flat on the stomach
- Dead Man – Fall backwards
- Front Flip – Landing on the back
- Front Flip – Landing on the stomach
- Back Flip – Landing on the stomach
- Flying Cross-Leg Kick
- Kip Up
- Spin Up
- Flip-Flop – Headspring
- Corkscrew – Just for fun (not an original wushu technique)
General Style Description: Wushu Di Tang Quan
The crashes in Di Tang Quan are performed on relatively hard surfaces. The only protection typically used is a thin carpet.
It's very important that your lower back and heels do not touch the ground first during falls.
Knee and elbow protection is allowed under the uniform.
Trainer Advice: Wushu Di Tang Quan
- First, learn all the Longfist jumps and kicks. (See the [main wushu] and [Longfist] sections.)
- A background in gymnastics is highly recommended and can make a big difference in performance and safety.
Related Topics: Wushu Di Tang Quan
- Artistic Gymnastics
- Wushu Main
- Sports Injuries
Videos: Wushu Di Tang Quan
Check out our Video Section for examples and tutorials.
