Wushu literally translates into “martial arts”. Wushu is a discipline that has its earliest and most recognized roots from Shaolin. It consists of tens of thousands of different styles with well known styles such as Shaolin Quan, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. Wushu has become a popular international sport that everyone can learn and use to attain its inherent benefits such as improving one’s health, balance, flexibility, coordination, speed, reaction time, and power.