Wushu Manitoba Training Centre

Wushu (pronounced “Woo-shoo” ) is the national sport of the People's Republic of China and is the Chinese term for “martial arts” (ie; “wu” = military, “shu” = art). It is governed by the International Wushu Federation (IWuF) and in Canada by the Confederation of Canadian Wushu Organizations (CCWO). Wushu has been officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

Historically, wushu was used as a way of survival through China's many wars and political upheavals. Today, wushu includes a formal branch of study offered by many Universities, schools and other organizations. It reigns as the most popular sport in the country of 1.2 billion people, practiced by the young and old alike. It's emphasis has shifted from combat to athletics and is practiced for it's methods of promoting flexibility, endurance, focus, presentation, coordination as well as recreational pursuit and competition.

To describe wushu, it is best to understand the philosophy of it's teaching. Every movement must exhibit specific combative application and aestheticism. The wealth of wushu's content, the beauty of wushu movements, the difficulty factor and the scientific training methods are the song of elements that set wushu apart from any other martial arts.

Wushu is then divided into two parts, Taolu (routines) and Sanshou (full contact fighting). Routines are performed solo, paired or in groups, either barehanded or armed with traditional Chinese weapons. Competition routines have been specifically developed by the IWuF to standardize required movements and techniques that are practiced worldwide in 83 countries. It has now evolved into one of the most elite and globally competitive sport in the arena of martial arts.

Physical Discipline
Systematic, scientific and consistent wushu training has been proven to increase one's flexibility, endurance, strength, speed, balance, body composition and coordination.

Mental Discipline
Wushu requires mental focus, concentration, memorization, expression and interpretation skills. These skills enhance the intellectual capacity and are transferable to other area's of one's life. Achievement of progressively demanding physical and mental goals develops confidence and self discipline which are essential qualities for success in life.

Self Defense
By improving technique, strength, speed, power, endurance, timing and focus, wushu creates the physical, mental and spiritual foundation of effective self defence. Wushu calls upon 2500 years of Chinese history, utilizing techniques and strategies that have been tested in actual battlefield combat. The WMTC also integrates tactical and practical self defence techniques & mixed martial arts.

Recreation and Competition
Wushu is an art form enjoyed by practitioners and audiences alike. Martial arts training is ultimately self cultivation. Competitions and performances enable students to showcase their talents and expand their individual and team dynamics.

Health & Nutritional Education
With a registered nurse on hand at the training centre, targeted health tactics, health education & monitored physiological assessments are utilized in developing and progressively monitoring our athletes performance & recovery. Basic nutritional information on the Canadian food guide, performance nutrition terminology and introduction to glyconutritional technology are available exclusively to all members.