Anyone knows something about the mao chuen style?

I haven’t really trained in wushu since I was a child and as adult, had moved onto other disciplines. But, one question that I kept coming back to was why wushu splits have the right leg rotated out 90°.

Most resources on a “proper” front split requires both knees/quads facing forward (one up and one down). But every wushu split I’ve seen performed and from when I was coached when younger, always had the rear leg rotated outwards so that the inside is the leg was touching the ground and the knee facing outwards. While I have seen maybe a handful of wushu splits with the rear leg facing down, it’s by far rare IMO.

If anyone has any insight and experience as to why the split is done with the rear leg rotated outwards, I’m all ears. Thanks! 🙏

What books and online resources would be the best for you to look at for Wushu Nanquan? Most Wushu materials like books and DVDs cover Changquan or Long Fist. I also want to learn how to do Nanquan forms well as long as Changquan and the Taijiquan forms. Of course, these are only supplementary so I don't plan on relying on those solely. But I believe they will be a good reference to look at and review.

Anyone use KFD recently? I’m looking to pick up a kwandao and they have one I like, but I’m hesitant to pull the trigger.

Black Myth Wukong got me wanting to learn a staff set. Which is the coolest looking? First, second, third? One of the 1-6th Duan? Nangun? Or some other one local to your school?

I'd like to get back into wushu, but all the Chicago places I know of shut down. Anyone in Chicago who can point me somewhere?

Are there any Wushu Clubs in Frankfurt or in the location of Rhein-Main or Hessen? I would like to take part in the competition. Thank you for your answer.

Key Points of Movements:

1.Fist: Close the four fingers tightly together and curl them inward, with the thumb pressing firmly over the second joint of the middle finger. The fist should be loosely held with the palm slightly hollow.

2.Palm: Keep the four fingers tightly together and naturally straight, with the thumb bent inward and pressed against the side of the palm. The palm should be slightly hollow.

• When the outer edge of the palm faces to one side, it is called a "vertical palm."
• When the palm faces downward or the back of the hand faces upward, it is called a "horizontal palm."

3.Hook: Gather the tips of all five fingers together, bending the wrist slightly. The movement should be natural and without force.

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I want to know all your thoughts on how practicing wushu changed your life in aspects of health, esteem, discipline, philosophy, etc.

Feel free to drop them here!

To experienced wushu practitioners that suffer from spinal curvature (kyphosis, scoliosis, etc.) - what are your strategies on enhancing balance and flexibility aside from exercises and therapy?

Would taijiquan be the most sensible choice to prevent curvature progression and potential injuries? Or, if you are currently practicing changquan/nanquan, can some stances be modified as consideration to the spinal condition, and can this modification be applied to competitions as well?

I'm practicing taolu, btw, and I aim to be good at it while considering the limitations and potential strategies that wouldn't worsen my spinal condition.

Thanks so much in advance.

What sword brands do you like/prefer?

I've only used the competition straight sword that kungfudirect sells, but recently saw that they have DaYe competition straight swords. Does anybody know how they compare against each other? I don't like the practice swords they sell since the balance is way off and feels too light.

Hi. Are there any other good shoes aside from Budo Saga and Feiyue for practicing wushu taolu? I'm looking for something affordable and long-term use. Thanks!

I know good wushu places will be scarce, but id like to learn some. It looks like fun and i think it would make me feel better about myself in terms of havjng something to train for and work towards.

Wondering were it should stand on me above or below my ear lobe etc

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(I am 187 with out shoes)