Borisova M.M., Goryanova E.V. The learning process of Wushu basics for preschool children: past and present

Keywords: wushu martial arts mentoring Shaolin Temple training process

Borisova M.M., Goryanova E.V. The learning process of Wushu basics for preschool children: past and present // Preschool Education Today. 2013, Issue 4 - p. 42–49.

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2013, 4

Elena V. Goryanova
Teacher of Moscow Wushu Federation, Certified Specialist of Peking Sport University (Moscow, Russia)

Marina M. Borisova
Cand. Sci. (Pedagogy), Associate Professor, Department of Pedagogy, Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology of Education, Moscow City University, Moscow, Russian Federation

Abstract

The article describes the origins and development of Wushu in China, the emergence and spread of this kind of martial arts in Russia. Wushu is a way to improve the development of the individual through the basic movements, exercises, sets of breathing exercises, though being a complex kind of sport. Wushu has a multifaceted effect on the organism involved. The mentoring and training of preschool children are described. Sessions with preschoolers focus on physical fitness, develop flexibility, endurance, coordination. Particular attention is paid to safety precautions and contraindications among preschool children.