August 2022 International Review for the Sociology of Sport by Qingsong Han, Marc Theeboom, Dong Zhu, Inge Derom Abstract The term ‘Kung Fu’ is used internationally more often than its official name ‘Wushu’ to depict the Chinese martial arts. Yet the latter term has been promoted by the Chinese government for nearly 50 years and […]
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an American adventure fantasy television series. It is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name (2005–2008). First announced in September 2018, Albert Kim is the showrunner, with a cast that includes Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, and Daniel […]
by Jonathan Bluestein, Independently published (17 July 2023) Jonathan Bluestein’s Research of Martial Arts is a book about the true essence of martial arts. It includes neither instruction on deadly killing techniques, nor mystical tales of so called super-human masters. Rather, it is a vast compilation of seriously thought-out observations made on the subject by […]
by Xinye Li, Peifen Chang, Min Wu et al JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(2):e2354937. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.54937 Abstract Importance Prehypertension increases the risk of developing hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Early and effective intervention for patients with prehypertension is highly important. Objective To assess the efficacy of Tai Chi vs aerobic exercise in patients with prehypertension. Design, Setting, and Participants This prospective, single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted […]
by Yongqiang Yu (December 2023, Journal of Theory and Practice of Social Science) Abstract Kung Fu Panda is a Hollywood animated film with the theme of our country’s Kung Fu and national treasure panda. the story of panda becoming a martial-art master through his unremitting efforts conveys a lot of positive energy. the animal images, […]
by Weijing Zhang (November 2023) Abstract Shaolin Monastery 少 林 寺 is the first ancestral temple of Zen Buddhism. Zen Buddhism plays an important role in the history of Chinese Buddhism and culture. Zen 禅 is a cultural thought and a unique practice method that pursues the ideal state of life. Zen is the method […]
