Wushu is not judged solely on skill. For instance, the judging in Nanquan evaluates not only technique, but also fluidity and refinement from beginning to end. As per Chang's description, Wushu is a "nano-sport": the deeper and finer a contestant's concentration, the greater his likelihood of winning, "because at such a time you have full belief in yourself."
事實上，武術比的不只是技巧，以南拳為例，不僅要解析打法，還要一氣呵成、妙到巔毫，正如張世博的形容：武術是「奈米運動」──認知愈深刻愈細膩，贏面就愈大，「因為此時你已全然相信自己。」