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The development of specific training designed to enhance physiological aspects of performance relies heavily on the availability of accurate and validity physiological data. In the combat sport of Wushu, katas are used to develop aerobic fitness. It is arguably important to assess and monitor heart rate (HR) and lactate (La) responses when designing effective training programs. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate heart rate and lactate responses to forms execution among Wushu combatants. Male elite modern Wushu athletes (n= 4) from a South Brazilian regional team participated in the study. Athletes were aged 22.5±2.08 years old and had at least eight years of Wushu experience. Athletes carried out the Changquan and Daoshu forms in random order, HR and La were measured pre-and post-exercise. Results indicate that HR was 176±3 and 176±2 bpm and La was 4.38±1.3 and 5.15±1.07 mmol· l-1 for …