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In this section we present a selection of articles that have been written about
Lu Yan, the Beijing Wushu Team, the Chinese Wushu Delegation tours, or just
about Wushu in general. It is hoped that these articles will give the reader a
more in depth understanding of what Wushu is, and what Lu Yan's specific
contributions to the sport have been, and continue to be.
Where possible, appropriate permission has been requested to display these
articles here.
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At the end of 2005 Mike Chen came over from Sacramento to visit Beijing. Whilst here
he interviewed Lu Yan for his Master's project in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Mike asked
some excellent questions which I felt would be of interest to all Wushu students and coaches alike.
Mike has very kindly agreed to let us publish his work here.
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Mike Chen Interview
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In Summer of 2005 we managed to catch up with Andrea Falk and Antonio Flores for
a coffee and a chat about what it was like training in China back in the 80's.
They discuss how living, training and studying conditions in China have changed
over the last 20 years, and how the recent changes made to competition Wushu may
effect the sport as it vies for inclusion in the Olympics.
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Wushu Pioneers Interview
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This interview, performed by Andrea Falk of
The Wushu Centre in July 2004, has four members of the original Beijing
Wushu Team talking about their involvement in yesterday and today's Wushu, and
how they see Wushu evolving as it becomes an Olympic Sport.
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First Generation Beijing Team Interview
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If you want to learn more about what Wushu is, or about the various styles
associated to it, then this article is a must read. It briefly introduces the
major Wushu competition styles, and also acts as a glossary for the Chinese
terms used for these styles.
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Wushu Styles
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This article was written to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Lu Yan, Li
Lianjie and Cui Yahui performing for President Nixon on the White House Lawns.
It gives an insight into Lu Yan's feelings about Wushu, and what she hopes to
achieve as a Coach.
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2004 Kung Fu Magazine
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This short article is taken from the National Geographic School Bulletin printed
in September 1974. It holds an interview with the then 10 year old Lu Yan, 11
year old Li Lianjie and 12 year old Cui Yahui. Its interesting to see what the
three youngsters wanted to be when they grew up...
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1974 National Geographic
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Want to learn more about Lu Yan's Wushu Career? Visit the
Wushu Career pages
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Coaching Career pages
Want to learn more about training with Lu Yan? Visit the
Train with Lu Yan pages
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