When learning Chinese martial art, it is important for the learners to pay attention to the combination of the using of all the parts of the body. The health benefits of Chinese martial art are indeed showed by this point. So you need to pay attention to the footwork when practicing Wushu.
All steps should be light, nimble, and steady, and should combine emptiness with solidness. In advancing, land the heel first, and in retreating, land the bal1 first, moving in cat-like steps. The feet must not rise or fall clumsily, slowly, or heavily. They should be kept properly apart, whether longitudinal or latitudinal. The turning on the heel or ball of foot should be appropriate so that the body weight is ba1anced and the posture is natural. Straighten the legs naturally and avoid stiff knees.
1. Forward step: Move the rear foot one step forward, or the front foot half a step forward.
2. Backward step: Move the front foot one step backward.
3. Withdrawing step: Move the front foot, or the rear foot, half a step backward.
4. Advance steps: Move both feet one step forward, one after the other.
5. Follow-up step: Move the rear foot half a step forward.
6. Side step: Move one foot parallel and sideways continuously.
7. Front cross step: Move one foot across the supporting foot and 1and it on the other side.
8. Back cross step: Move the foot behind the supporting foot to the other side.
9. Grinding step: Pivot on the heel, toes outward or inward: and Pivot on the ball of the front foot, heel out.
Four points of leg techniques
1. Kick with heel: Stand firmly with the supporting leg slightly bent, bend the other leg and raise it, and swing the shank upward, toes flexed, to kick out with the heel to above waist level.
2. Toe kick: Stand firmly with the supporting leg slightly bent, swing the shank upward, instep flat, and kick out with the toe to above waist level.
3. Slap kick: Stand firmly with the supporting leg slightly bent, swing the other leg to kick upward, instep flat, and pat the instep in front of the forehead with the palm.
4. Lotus kick: Stand firmly with the supporting leg slightly bent, kick upward with the other leg from the other side, swing it in the shape of a Chinese fan outside in front Of the body, instep flat, and use both hands to pat the insteps one after another, in front of the forehead.
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