Generally must be at least 1 minute 10 seconds for youth and children categories.
The IWUF has established several sets of compulsory routines that are widely used in international junior championships:
Usually focus on elementary or "beginner" routines, such as the Five Steps Routine or Ten Steps Routine, which emphasize basic stances and transitions. Standard Compulsory Routines junior wushu competition routines
Watch these demonstrations of international junior competition routines to understand the movement quality and standard required for different age groups:
Competitions are typically divided into age groups, each with specific requirements for their routines: Generally must be at least 1 minute 10
Gunshu (Staff), Qiangshu (Spear), and Nangun (Southern Staff). Duration Requirements
Changquan (Long Fist), Nanquan (Southern Fist), and Taijiquan. Key Routine Categories
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