International Review for the Sociology of Sport (September 2020) Qinsong Han, Marc Theeboom, Dong Zhu Abstract The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) has been striving to get wushu (Chinese martial arts) into the Olympics for over three decades. As these efforts have not been successful to date, a study was set up to identify and evaluate […]
by Wu Bin, Foreign Languages Press, 1995 Wu Bin is a wushu coach who has produced more wushu champions than any other coach in China. Among his students are Jet Li, Li Jinheng, Cao Yue, Zhang Guifeng, Zhang Hongmei, Hao Zhihua, Huang Qiuyan, Wang Ying, Sun Qibo, Tang Laiwei, Kenny Perez (his first American wushu student and representative), and Wang Fang. Wu began […]
edited by Fuhua Huang and Fan Hong, 2020 Chinese martial arts have a long, meaningful history and deep cultural roots. They blend the physical components of combat with strategy, philosophy and tradition, distinguishing them from Western sports.A History of Chinese Martial Arts is the most authoritative study ever written on this topic, featuring contributions from leading Chinese […]
by Peter M. Wayne, PhD, with Mark L. Fuerst, 2013 | A long-time teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of Tai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for […]
by Adams Media, 2018 | This essential take-anywhere guide explains the numerous mindfulness benefits of tai chi and shows how to use this ancient martial art to reduce stress and improve overall wellness.Often called “moving mediation,” tai chi is an ancient practice with numerous health benefits our modern, over-stressed society needs. Not only is tai chi […]
Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health (February 2021) A Bradshaw, L Walker, E Borgstrom & S.M. Burke Abstract Advanced, incurable disease is a highly stressful and traumatic life event that can lead to losses of social identity, social connectedness, and losses associated with bodily disintegration. The combination of these losses makes it difficult to remain […]
Research in Sports Medicine (January 2021) Liang Cheng1,2, Li Qian1, Shuwan Chang1 & Benxiang He2 1 Sichuan Sport College: Chengdu, Sichuan, CN2 Chengdu Sport University: Chengdu, CN Abstract This study investigated the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the psychological health and sleep quality of older adult women after exercise cessation. Nineteen Tai Chi practitioners and 20 controls completed the […]
From World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Organisers: Sunday, January 17th 2021 at 06.00-08.00 am (Sydney time) (Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at 02.00-04.00 pm (USA Eastern time)) You are invited to join an historic FREE Official Online World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Summit, featuring Harvard Medical School’s Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed on Thursday China’s Taijiquan on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to 19 in Kingston, capital […]
Fan Feng, M.D., Ph.D.,1 Sylvie Tuchman, B.A.,2 John W. Denninger, M.D., Ph.D.,1 Gregory L. Fricchione, M.D.,1 and Albert Yeung, M.D., Sc.D.1,2,⁎ The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (May 2020) Abstract The elderly are at high risk of contracting respiratory infectious diseases, including COVID-19 infection. The recent pandemic has the potential to cause significant physical and mental damage in older adults. […]
