Research

* by Guohai Cheng * International Journal of e-Collaboration, September 2026 * Abstract The present research introduces WushuDRL-Net, an intelligent framework based on deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to enhance Wushu movement learning and training. The system employs the Proximal Policy Optimization with Motion Alignment Feedback (PPO-MAF) technique, which combines expert imitation, rhythm alignment, and scoring […]

Kathleen DohenySeptember 28, 2026J Clin Oncol. 2026;:JCO2501967. Tai chi and mindfulness practices may help patients with cancer get some relief from fatigue, pain, and sleep problems, a new clinical trial suggests. The study, of nearly 600 participants, found that both practices lessened fatigue and the impact of pain on daily life vs a waitlist control. […]

* By Gina Priano-Keyser * September 2026 * Abstract This study investigates the role of qigong in preparing students for Alba Technique, a method rooted in Alba Emoting. By analysing the shared physiological principles of both practices, the research explores how qigong supports embodied awareness, emotional regulation, and emotional release within Alba Technique training. Drawing […]

* By Rafael Carvalho da Silva Mocarzel, Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Martial Arts Studies * August 2026 * Abstract The study and practice of traditional martial arts is undergoing significant changes globally. Gōngfu (Kung-Fu), which nowadays places less emphasis on the once pivotal pedagogy or moral development, is no different. Traditional ethical and aesthetic elements are being […]

* By Aaron Meadows, preprint DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23585.36969 * July 2026 * Abstract Tai Chi (Taijiquan) offers a holistic approach to physical, mental, and cultural education. Beyond its popular perception as a “slow dance” for the elderly, Taiji integrates standing meditation, breathing, form, martial applications, and philosophy-Chinese philosophy in metaphysics and Traditional Chinese Medicine-to cultivate physical fitness, […]

* By Xueyuan Yangchen, Journal of Taiji Science 5(2):01-21 * June 2026 * Abstract Human exploration of the Moon and Mars will depend not only on propulsion, habitats, robotics, and life-support systems, but also on the capacity of the human body and mind to remain coordinated, oriented, and emotionally regulated when gravity changes. Altered gravity […]