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Scientific ReportsStudies have shown that acute exercise alters the expression of circulating neutrophil and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) genes, affecting a wide range of processes from cellular growth to the promotion of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory ...
Li-Jun Du, Yu-Hong Song, Li-Xu Tang
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Cogent Social SciencesAgainst 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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Martial arts in artificial reality [PDF]
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2005 This paper presents Kick Ass Kung-Fu, a martial arts game installation where the player fights virtual enemies with kicks and punches as well as acrobatic moves such as cartwheels. Using real-time image processing and computer vision, the video image of the user is embedded inside 3D graphics.
Perttu Hämäläinen +4 more
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A Persian archery manual by Mohammad Zaman
Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2016 Persian archery manuals provide lots of useful information on shooting with a Persian composite bow. The main aim of this article is to provide, for the first time, a full annotated translation of an undated Persian archery manual written by Mohammad ...
Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani +1 more
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Family sports interventions for the treatment of obesity in childhood: a meta-analysis
Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2022 Background Obesity in children has become one of the key concerns of the World Health Organization, and the incidence of related non-communicable diseases is also rising. This study evaluates the effect of family sports participation on the treatment and
Lihong Yang +5 more
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Acta Periodica Duellatorum, 2020 Fight books can be defined as texts specialising in the theories of martial arts and the instruction of techniques (for future generations) based on actual experience of real fighting and training.
Bok Kyu Choi
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Martial arts as a mental health intervention for children? Evidence from the ECLS-K
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2009 Background Martial arts studios for children market their services as providing mental health outcomes such as self-esteem, self-confidence, concentration, and self-discipline.
Strayhorn Joseph M, Strayhorn Jillian C
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Martial Arts and Metabolic Diseases [PDF]
Sports, 2016 Different forms of martial arts are practiced worldwide, each with various intensities of physical activity. These disciplines are potentially an effective exercise therapy for metabolic diseases. Tai chi is the most well-studied style of martial arts and has shown evidence of its effect on metabolic diseases; however, little evidence is available ...
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The Organization and Regulation of Full Contact Martial Arts: A Case Study of Flanders
Societies, 2014 To date, martial arts involvement is often described in controversial terms. While some studies report increased anti-social behavior as a result of martial arts involvement, other findings refer to a more positive social and personal development.
Jikkemien Vertonghen +4 more
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The Globalization of Martial Arts: The Change of Rules for New Markets
Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 2012 The rapid growth of the martial arts industry warrants a deeper understanding of the globalization process of martial arts. There is very little known about martial arts as a global consumer product and its diffusion process to date. In this article, the
Yong Jae Ko, Jin Bang Yang
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