The Wǔ (武) symbol sits at the heart of Chinese martial arts (Wǔshù), and its significance runs far deeper than its direct translation of “martial” or “military.” The character embraces the philosophy that underpins all that is important to our arts and our lives.The Meaning Encoded in the Character 武 (Wǔ)At first glance, 武 is often translated as “martial,” but the character is a fusion of two ancient components:•止 (zhǐ) — to stop, halt, or bring something to a standstill•戈 ...  read more