Wushu are very similar in so far as they generally employ the same clothing and equipment. Kung fu and wushu uniforms tend to be roomier than traditional japanese gi, to allow more fluidity in sparring and forms. In fact, to start out in kung fu or wushu, all you need at first is a good quality uniform plus a pair of training shoes, be those traditional style kung fu slippers, or the more modern martial arts shoes. Focus mitts may be used, as would kick shields, depends on the style of training. Weapons are often essential, such as chinese broadswords, spears and other demonstration weapons. See OC mixed martial arts.

The graceful movement of the body, especially the typical oriental charm revealed during exercises and practice of wushu, has an impressive artistic effect and provides visual delight. People can benefit mentally as well as physically from the display of the wushu offense and defense skills and the exertion of forces through the display (figs. A graceful wushu stance a broadsword practicing stance.