The traditional Wushu can be classified into ones that combine pliability with toughness, or ones that combine long boxing with short boxing.

• 在“刚柔”方面，传统武术流派可分为“刚中寓柔、柔中寓刚、刚柔并蓄”；在“长短”方面，可分为“长中寓短、短中寓长、长短并蓄”。