The martial arts system was put forward in the period of Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty. It is a system to compare people's strength and ability in the form of examination, so as to judge whether they are good at or suitable for this post related to martial arts. Strictly speaking, the martial arts system can be regarded as a part of the imperial examination system, and it is an official selection system put forward in the Tang Dynasty. After a long time, China's official selection system changed from recommendation system to nine-grade system, and developed into the imperial examination system in Tang Dynasty. The imperial examination system is a good way to help the emperor manage the country and select outstanding talents. And it was later quoted by emperors of various dynasties. This is a very good system.
Wu Zetian's martial arts system refers to the examination of selecting military commanders, which is a martial arts examination. It was an exam that helped the emperor select high-powered generals at that time.
In the Tang Dynasty, agriculture was emphasized, while businessmen were despised. Many wealthy businessmen hope that the imperial examination system can help their descendants to upgrade their classes and become officials. The appearance of martial arts examination makes people see hope, so as to cultivate their children to strengthen their martial arts ability and keep fit, so as to have the opportunity to participate in martial arts examination, enter the officialdom, and improve the status of the whole family. The appearance of Wushu examination has changed people's concept of reading only sage books into the concept of keeping fit and strengthening exercise. It can be said that the martial arts examination really promoted the sports development and people's health in the Tang Dynasty.