Wushu 

 

 

SMU Wushu was set up in October 2009 by a handful of dedicated students with the goal of bringing the martial art to the school population. It serves as a platform for all Wushu enthusiasts regardless of martial arts background to congregate and train, learn and more importantly, have fun!



If you are passionate about Wushu and are willing to train and play hard, hesitate no more – we want you! No martial arts background required!



Mission & Vision

Mission: The SMU Wushu Club provides a common ground for all SMU Wushu enthusiasts to gather and share their knowledge, train with and learn from each other, as well as promote the sport as one with great health benefit, application & aesthetic value.

Vision: To be a niche CCA in SMU that provides holistic development of every individual in a fun & enriching environment.

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About Wushu

Wushu(武术) literally meaning “Martial Art”, also widely known to some as “Kung Fu” can be traced over 5000 years ago to self-defense needs, hunting activities & military training in ancient China. Hand-to-hand combat & weapons practice were important components in the training of Chinese soldiers.



Following the development of military technology over the years, Wushu was eventually phased out from military training & proceeded to incorporate different philosophies and ideas into its practice as an art and as a sport– expanding its purpose from self-defense to health maintenance, as well as a method of self-cultivation.



Today, Wushu is widely practiced as a sport & a performing art as it offers athletes development of their mind, body & spirit.