🏆 25th Silver Jubilee
📅 November 15-16, 2025
📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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25th National Wushu Kung Fu Championship

Silver Jubilee • Ahmedabad 2025

25 Years

Taolu & Sanda Disciplines

Discover the two exciting disciplines of Wushu Kung Fu - from graceful artistic forms to dynamic full-contact combat

🥋 Taolu Forms
🥊 Sanda Combat
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Taolu (Forms)

The artistic and athletic expression of Wushu through choreographed routines

What is Taolu?

Taolu, meaning "forms" or "routines," is the artistic component of Wushu that combines martial arts techniques with acrobatic elements and athletic performance. Competitors perform choreographed sequences that demonstrate speed, power, balance, flexibility, and artistic expression.

Key Elements:

  • Precise technique execution
  • Fluid movement transitions
  • Athletic jumps and acrobatics
  • Rhythmic timing and flow
  • Artistic expression and spirit

Taolu Categories

Chang Quan

Long Fist - Extended, flowing movements

Nan Quan

Southern Fist - Powerful, rooted stances

Dao Shu

Broadsword - Single-edged weapon form

Jian Shu

Straight Sword - Double-edged weapon

Gun Shu

Staff - Long weapon techniques

Qiang Shu

Spear - Thrusting weapon form

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Sanda (Full Contact)

The combat application of Wushu in full-contact fighting competition

What is Sanda?

Sanda, also known as Sanshou, is the full-contact fighting component of Wushu. It combines traditional Chinese martial arts techniques with modern combat sports, featuring striking, grappling, and throwing techniques in a competitive format.

Allowed Techniques:

  • Punches and palm strikes
  • Kicks and knee strikes
  • Throws and takedowns
  • Sweeps and leg catches
  • Clinch work and wrestling

Weight Categories

Men's Divisions

48kg
52kg
56kg
60kg
65kg

All Divisions

70kg
75kg
80kg
85kg
90kg+

Competition Format

Understanding how each discipline is judged and scored

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Taolu Judging

Scoring System (10.00 points total)

Quality of Movement (QOM) 5.00 points

Technique accuracy, power, speed, and spirit

Overall Performance (OP) 5.00 points

Rhythm, coordination, structure, and style

Deduction Categories

  • • Balance loss: -0.1 to -0.3 points
  • • Timing errors: -0.1 to -0.2 points
  • • Incomplete techniques: -0.1 to -0.5 points
  • • Weapon drops: -0.3 to -0.5 points
  • • Out of bounds: -0.1 to -0.2 points

Time Limits

Hand Forms
1:20 ± 5 seconds
Weapon Forms
1:20 ± 5 seconds
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Sanda Scoring

Point System

Clean Strike 1 point

Effective punch, kick, or knee

Throw/Takedown 2 points

Opponent lands on ground

Knockdown 3 points

Opponent down from strikes

Match Format

  • • 3 rounds × 2 minutes each
  • • 1 minute rest between rounds
  • • Victory by points or knockout
  • • Referee can stop for safety
  • • Medical timeout if needed

Safety Equipment

Required Gear
Headgear, gloves, chest guard
Additional
Shin guards, groin protection

Training & Preparation

Essential tips for competitors in both disciplines

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Taolu Training

Physical Preparation

  • • Flexibility training (daily stretching)
  • • Strength building (core and legs)
  • • Cardiovascular endurance
  • • Balance and coordination drills
  • • Jumping and acrobatic practice

Technical Focus

  • • Perfect basic stances and positions
  • • Practice forms slowly for accuracy
  • • Work on smooth transitions
  • • Develop consistent timing
  • • Express martial spirit and power

Competition Prep

  • • Practice in competition uniform
  • • Simulate judging environment
  • • Video analysis of performance
  • • Mental visualization techniques
  • • Manage pre-competition nerves
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Sanda Training

Combat Conditioning

  • • High-intensity cardio training
  • • Strength and power development
  • • Reaction time improvement
  • • Pain tolerance building
  • • Recovery and injury prevention

Technical Skills

  • • Master basic striking techniques
  • • Practice throwing and grappling
  • • Develop defensive strategies
  • • Work on combination attacks
  • • Improve ring awareness

Match Strategy

  • • Study opponent fighting styles
  • • Practice different game plans
  • • Work on mental toughness
  • • Develop signature techniques
  • • Learn to adapt mid-fight

Legendary Champions

Celebrating the masters who have shaped Wushu Kung Fu

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Jet Li

5-time National Wushu Champion

Brought Wushu to international cinema and popularized the art worldwide

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Zhao Changjun

Multiple World Champion

Dominated international Wushu competitions in the 1990s

Cung Le

Sanda World Champion

Transitioned from Sanda to successful MMA and acting career

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Jade Xu

World Taolu Champion

Multiple-time world champion in various weapon categories

Choose Your Path

Whether you're drawn to the artistic beauty of Taolu or the dynamic combat of Sanda, the Silver Jubilee Championship awaits your participation!