Abstract: "Quan" is a commonly used name for Chinese Wushu in China and "Shi"is a concept used in such fields as politics, military, calligraphy, painting, poetry, etc.,expressing a similar philosophical thought and meaning structure, which in turn open up an infinitive possibility for the theoretical study of the"shi"culture. By way of literature,expert interview and logical analysis, the present paper,taking the three Quan of the internal School, namely the Xingyi Quan, the Taji Quan and the Bagua Linked Palm as examples, explores the"Shi of the Quan".The study shows that"jia-shi"is the structural power from which the"Shi of the Quan"is generated;"Li-shi"the logical power;"Qi-shi"the life power and "Qing-shi"the the power of expression.Pursuing "shi"in Wushu practice embodies a Tao of aesthetics and law of life.

Key words: Chinese Wushu, Jia-shi, Li-shi, Qi-shi , Qing-shi, Body, Philosophy