China Martial Arts Daogun Sword Gun High-level Athletes, The Physical Characteristics Of The Study

Wushu is a traditional Chinese sport item. In its long-term development,broadsword^ cudgel, sword and spear have become main weapons. On thewhole, all the four weapons demand the player to be harmonious on the basisof Changquan. However, each weapon has its own feature as well as technicalrequirement. Therefore, different sport item certainly has differentrequirement on player's physical figure, ability and fitness.As a traditional sport item, Wushu is weak in its basic theory. There is noobjective evaluation for the selection of athletes and for their training. Thispaper makes a general research on players basic function feature and on thedifferences among items to provide a scientific theory for athlete selection.1, Basic physical feature of broadsword, sword, cudgel and spear elites ofChina: comparatively short, circle of the upper arm is broad while pelvisis narrow. The trunk for broadsword and cudgel elite is longer than thelimbs while the sword and spear elite is on the contrary. These featuresadapt to Wushu items. This result offers a theoretical base for theselection of Wushu athletes.2^ The functional feature of broadsword and cudgel elites is characterized by their strong heart ability, while sword and spear elites have a better breath function within one unit weight.3, Broadsword and cudgel elites are featured by their strength and speed, while sword and spear elites are more flexile and agile.4, Broadsword , cudgeK sword and spear athletes have differences in their physical ability. It provides a theoretical base for the selection of athletes as well as their training.5, Athletes' physical ability features differently, therefore, it indicates that we have to have a definite object in view in athletes' selection and training.