Traditional wushu as a type of physical culture and recreation activity

The article discusses the features, advantages and disadvantages of traditional wushu as a type of recreational physical culture. The relevance of the use of Wushu wellness gymnastics to increase the level of physical fitness, preserve and strengthen the health of people of different ages is substantiated. Based on the analysis of literature data, the beneficial effect of practicing recreational wushu gymnastics on the physical qualities and psycho - emotional state of people engaged in this gymnastics was noted. It is concluded that this type of physical culture and recreation activity is a promising direction for improving the motor, functional and psychological capabilities of a modern person.