What did the folk saying "Eighteen Martial Arts" originally refer to? This is the problem of today's ant manor small class, many players are more concerned about this topic, and then let the small editor introduce it in detail for everyone, hoping to help everyone.
Today's question: What did the folk often call the "Eighteen Martial Arts" originally refer to?
Answer: The skill to use weapons
A traditional term for Chinese martial arts, also known as "eighteen weapons" and "eighteen weapons", is commonly used in ancient Chinese operas and novels, referring to the use of various martial arts equipment and skills. The content and form of the Eighteen Martial Arts are very rich, which to a large extent reflects the development of martial arts in that era.
Modern people's understanding of "eighteen martial arts" refers to a variety of weapons, or a variety of skills.
On May 23, 2011, the Eighteen Martial Arts were approved by the State Council to be included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. In November 2019, the Eighteen Martial Arts were included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage representative project protection units.
Source: China Xiaokang Network