What is Wushu?
Wushu is a generic term that refers to all the different kinds of Chinese martial arts. Wushu is an integral part of Chinese cultural heritage, a product of several millennia of development that combines martial arts, health preserving exercises, performance and sportive activities, and many more elements. Upon the establishment ...
Instructor
Emilio Alpanseque （恩米） is a 5th Degree Wushu Master by the Chinese Wushu Association, with over 25 years of training, he has pursued his Wushu career with passionate determination and exceptional commitment. His extensive experience as a successful international competitor, former Spanish National Team athlete, qualified judge and dedicated writer ...
Classes
General Information There are no hidden costs, registration fees or expensive uniforms. Just show up 5 minutes before the start of the class wearing loose comfortable clothing and light weight indoor tennis shoes. I. Class Title: Wushu Foundation Wushu Foundation classes are excellent for beginners and new students, but also mandatory for intermediate ...
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Apr 12
20
Wubuquan, Your First Wushu Form
Wubuquan, or Five Steps Boxing, is a simple Wushu routine that combines some of the most common basic movements of Wushu. Demonstration by Hassan Guy.
五步拳是一组简单的武术套路,是武术基本动作的组合. 表演者: Hassan Guy.
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Ready Stance
预备式 |
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Hold Fists on Hips with Feet Together
并步抱拳 |
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Front Punch in Bow Stance
弓步冲拳 |
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Snap Kick and Front Punch
弹腿冲拳 |
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Block and Punch in Horse Stance
马步架打 |
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Press and Punch in Resting Stance
歇步盖打 |
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Raise Knee and Thread Palm
提膝穿掌 |
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Thread Palm in Drop Stance
仆步穿掌 |
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Raise Palm Empty Stance
虚步挑掌 |
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Hold Fists on Hips with Feet Together
并步抱拳 |
Wushu 101 by .
Considered one of the best in the world, the prestigious Beijing Wushu Team just toured the San Francisco Bay Area this month presented by Pacific Wushu, the Stanford Martial Arts Program and the Tiger Claw Foundation.
The team’s history is legendary. It has consistently dominated national and world championship events for many years, also producing a number of famous action movie stars such as Jet Li, who trained on the team from an early age.
Watching their performances, as well as having the opportunity to practice with some of them, was a great way to kick off our ‘Year of the Dragon’ here at East Bay Wushu.
East Bay Wushu students practicing with members of the team.
Wang Zhenwei, who had a supporting role in Jackie Chan’s The Karate Kid (2010), is a current member of the team.
Beijing Wushu Team member Jia Yi teaching Nanquan.
School News by .
Jan 12
1
Happy 2012!!!
New Year, New Schedule, Same Price!
We now hold Wushu and Taijiquan classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!
To learn more about our new schedule visit our Classes page.
Sep 11
25
How to do a Butterfly Twist
As you run forward, execute a counter-clockwise body turn and quick hop backwards on your right leg.
Begin to swing your arms in front of your body. Assume a right bow stance and swing both arms and your upper body downward, to the left and forward while switching your right bow stance into a horse stance first and later into a left bow stance right before takeoff.
As your head comes up again and all your weight goes to your left leg, swing the right leg upward forcefully while the left leg straightens and pushes off from the ground.
Swing up your right straightened leg over horizontal level, toes pointed back, and immediately follow with your left leg, assuming a straight body position in midair.
Bring your arms to the chest and begin a counter-clockwise twisting motion with the upper body. The twisting action must be quick with the body aligned horizontally, the legs straight and toes always pointed.
Watch U.S. Wushu Team Member Brenda Hatley as she goes through the motions:
Special Tips: Keep the chest out and the head up. Make use of the inertia of the initial body turn and hopping step to increase the height of your jump. The landing can be done on the left foot, the right foot or both feet depending on the rotation desired and the technique that follows the jump.
And last but not least, let’s enjoy a video of Beijing Wushu team athlete Wang Xi demonstrating all the steps explained before. (Video courtesy of www.wushuzilla.com)
Wushu 101 by .