技巧动作，是一项具有民族特色的传统运动形式。它的原始形态是由人类自身的劳动实践所决定的。随着社会文化的发展，以中国古代百戏中倒立、柔术和翻筋斗为主要内容的技巧，逐渐地日趋丰富起来。在历史的长河中所凝炼成的技巧的高难动作和多样的运动形式，成了中国古代体育活动的重要组成部分。
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In ancient times the variety show was called “one hundred entertainments,” including Combining fighting, performance and physical exercise, wushu is a traditional sport practised in different styles and on set patterns, either with or without weapons. It flourished in the various dynasties during the past millennium and embarked on a new stage of development in the early fifties of this century.
这件表现百戏者、舞蹈者、奏乐者和旁观者的陶俑群，显示了我国西汉早期百戏表演的高度水平。
An ensemble of clay figurines in the Western Han Dyansty (206BC-AD25) showing acrobatic performances accompanied by a musical band. Excavated in 1969 in Jinan, Shangdong Province.
在圆奁口沿上，相对倒立二俑，第三俑再倒立于二俑相交的膝部。其造型组合巧妙，动作优美。
Porcelain figurines in a double-decker handstand, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) and excavated in 1972 in Louyang, Henan Province.
这是一幅反映双人倒立翻滚技巧表演的画面，有着较前的节奏感和运动感。
A mural excavated in 1977 in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, showing acrobats in handstand and roll, dating back to the Wei-Jin Dynasty (220-420), showing acrobats in handstand and roll.
一位力士正在顶竿表演，而竿顶一小儿单手倒立，表演者镇定自若，从容而稳健。
A wooden figurine showing a handstand on a pole on the balance's head, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and excavated in 1960 in Turpan, Xinjiang.
该图描绘了一位倒立表演者生动滑稽的形象。
A handstand in a mural in Mogao Grotto No. 249, Dunhuang, Guansu Province, built during the Western Wei Dynasty(535-556) .