Updated:2006-11-21
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A martial art dating back to the Zhou dynasty in China.
Wushu dates back to the Zhou dynasty (11th century BC to 256BC) in China. In legend, Wushu traces its origins back into antiquity, when Shaolin monks from Chinese Buddhist temples harboured retired soldiers who taught them self-defence techniques.
Around AD500, in an effort to protect themselves from bandits and criminals, the monks began to codify what they had learned into a "shaolin kung fu" style.
Wushu has developed over the centuries through the incorporation of various other martial art forms. It is now practiced in countries and regions around the world.
In 1990, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) was established and it holds the World Championships of Wushu every two years. The first was held in Beijing, in 1991. In 2002, the IWUF was recognised by the IOC, and today it represents 97 federations from all continents.
Wushu was first introduced to the Asian Games in 1990, and later was a part of the programme for the 14th Asian Games in Busan. Korea in 2002.
Credit: Doha 2006
Please visit http://www.doha-2006.com/gis/menuroot/sports/Wushu.aspx for further information.
resource http://en.beijing2008.cn/50/75/article212057550.shtml
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