What are the differences between Sanda and martial arts?

When it comes to Sanda and martial arts, many people's understanding of them remains on the basis of physical exercise. Few people study the possible differences between Sanda, Yoga and martial arts, as well as the issues that need attention and understanding. Therefore, in response to this phenomenon, we will give you a detailed introduction to the differences between Sanda and martial arts. We hope that everyone can pay more attention to them when exercising.

Both Wushu and Sanda are Chinese fighting techniques, but Wushu generally refers to traditional techniques, which include practicality, fitness, exercises and other complex contents. Sanda is a modern competitive sport in which the opponent is knocked down according to rules in the ring.

Chinese martial arts is a huge family: boxing, weapons, fighting, sparring and group events, exercises and so on. Chinese traditional culture is closely related to Chinese martial arts. Traditional Chinese philosophy and basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine are the essence of traditional Chinese culture, and have had an important influence on the formation and development of Chinese martial arts. Martial arts originated from the soil of Chinese traditional culture and have integrated the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Its development and evolution process also bears the distinct imprint of traditional culture. The core ideology of Chinese martial arts is the Confucian theory of harmony and nourishing qi, while it also incorporates many theories such as Taoism's keeping quiet and being gentle, and Buddhism's meditation and contemplation, thus forming a profound martial arts system and becoming a unique "martial culture" in the world. In addition, it also integrates a variety of traditional cultural thoughts and concepts such as Yixue, philosophy, military science, and aesthetics, absorbs the essence of Chinese traditional culture, draws on the strengths of various schools, and gradually forms a martial arts cultural system with unique style and characteristics.

Sanda was established by the State Sports Commission in 1979 in accordance with the modern competitive sports model. It allows the use of various techniques such as kicking, punching and throwing, but does not allow the use of grappling, elbows and knees, nor attacks on vital parts of the body such as the throat, eyes, crotch and back of the head. Athletes are divided by weight, wear protective gear and compete on an equal footing under the same conditions. In 1989, Sanda was approved by the State Sports Commission as an official competition event, and established "Team Championship" and "Individual Championship" competition systems.

After analyzing and understanding these contents, we can use them correctly to help ourselves exercise. Sanda and martial arts can also better improve our self-defense capabilities and protect ourselves. It is also a heritage of Chinese martial arts culture, so practicing martial arts can also better inherit Chinese martial arts culture.