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A111: A Study on Effect of Learning Martial Arts by Different People Influenced by Chinese Culture [PDF]

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Background/Purpose: To better develop multi-racial education of practicing and learning martial arts, this essay was written by using case analysis and information analysis.
Kang, Beiqi   +2 more
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Transmitting Health Philosophies through the Traditionalist Chinese Martial Arts in the UK [PDF]

open access: yesSocieties, 2014
The dynamic relationships between “martial arts”, society and health remain unclear, particularly due to research that typically views health in a purely biomedical and compartmentalized way.
George Jennings
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Implementing martial arts education in Chinese schools: teachers' perspectives on the school martial arts program [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living
PurposeMartial arts activities can provide multiple benefits to adolescents. However, their educational effectiveness depends largely on teachers, who play a crucial role.
Shengwen Xue   +5 more
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I am not a Sportsman: the characteristics of identity construction in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts groups

open access: goldCogent Social Sciences
Against the backdrop of sports globalization, Chinese martial arts are influenced by the integration of diverse cultures, making the identity of martial arts communities a topic worthy of attention.
Long Xi
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The Maiden of Yue. Fount of Chinese Martial Arts Theory

open access: greenRevista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2012
The Maiden of Yue story is a short, legendary tale that describes the essence of Chinese martial arts theory. It is the earliest such description in Chinese history (written 25-220 C.E.) and has been quoted or paraphrased by other martial artists over ...
Stanley E. Henning
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Chinese Martial Arts in the Republican Era

open access: yesRevista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2012
During the beginning of the XXth century, China suffered attacks from foreign powers causing the lost of parts of its territory as well as a challenge to its national pride.
William Acevedo, Mei Cheung
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Chinese General Yue Fei: Martial Arts Facts, Tales, and Mysteries

open access: greenRevista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2012
Yue Fei (1103-1142), the famous Southern Song dynasty general who successfully resisted Jin (Jurched) incursions until he was murdered at the age of 39 as a result of court intrigues, has been credited with a number of boxing schools.
Stanley E. Henning
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Bajiquan martial arts training as physical activity for enhancing physical fitness, body composition, and perceived exercise benefits: a quasi-experimental study [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living
BackgroundMartial arts are a traditional aspect of Chinese culture, and with the diverse development of recreational activities, they have gained widespread acceptance not only for self-defense but also as a popular recreational activity.
Chi-Te Wang   +2 more
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