Watch these demonstrations of international junior competition routines to understand the movement quality and standard required for different age groups:
Gunshu (Staff), Qiangshu (Spear), and Nangun (Southern Staff). Duration Requirements junior wushu competition routines
Changquan (Long Fist), Nanquan (Southern Fist), and Taijiquan. Nanquan (Southern Fist)
Competitions are typically divided into age groups, each with specific requirements for their routines: and Optional Routines
The IWUF has established several sets of compulsory routines that are widely used in international junior championships:
Junior wushu competition routines (Taolu) are structured by age and skill level to ensure fair assessment of young athletes' techniques. These routines are categorized into , which are standardized sets developed by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) , and Optional Routines , which allow for customized choreography. Key Routine Categories
