World Wushu Championships, Toronto

The World Wushu Championships were held in Toronto last week. I was able to only see the Sunday competitions. While certainly not 'internal', it is an amazing display of athleticism and artistry. The Canadian team did well, but naturally the Chinese team outshone the others. Here are a few highlights:

Arms and Legs

The limbs meet the body at the shoulders and hips. For coordination of the whole body, proper alignment of these joints is crucial. The challenges are to find the structure and to release any tension.
So the shoulders need to sink into the body, while the body needs to sink into the hips.