Research

by Jiankang Zhao, Ming Yang, Ziye Li, Jun Lu, Yafei Kong, Zhuyun Tian, Changrun Zhang * January 2025 Preprint Abstract Fitness Qigong and Tai Chi, as forms of exercise therapy, are suitable for Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients who are mainly middle-aged and elderly, and their effectiveness has been proven by an increasing number of studies. […]

by Alice Valdesalici, Silvia Cerea, Alessandra Pecunioso, Marta Ghisi * December 2024 Frontiers in Psychology 15 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1502426 Abstract Introduction Academic environments are known for their high demands, often resulting in significant distress among employees. Thus, identifying effective intervention strategies to mitigate workplace stress is essential. The present study aims to evaluate the potential benefits […]

by Guanchong Li, Guodong Zhang * November 2024 Quality in Sport 2024(31):55780 Abstract Background: This study aims to explore the feasibility of the international promotion of Wushu Bingdao within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative. As a significant component of traditional Chinese culture, Wushu Bingdao holds potential for cross-cultural exchange. However, its promotion faces […]

by Darrin Sime Nkemenii, Hao Hong * European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science ISSN: 2501 – 1235ISSN-L: 2501 – 1235 Abstract This paper explores the declining interest in Tai Chi among younger demographics, identifying several core issues. The prevalent stereotype that associates Tai Chi primarily with the elderly diminishes its appeal to younger […]

by Bin Qian * October 2024 Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences 9(1) DOI: 10.2478 Abstract Chinese Wushu has a long history and is a sports program gradually developed by the Chinese nation in war, which has important values such as fitness, beauty, and heart. Based on the concept of OBE teaching, the article establishes an […]

by Wendy Wei et al. * Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal 8(6):e60104 DOI: 10.2196/60104 Abstract Background: Music has frequently been used in movement exercises to enhance health benefits. However, scientific evidence regarding the application of music to Tai Chi practice is limited. Objective: This scoping review aims to understand how music has been used in Tai […]

by Bowei Mei, Lulu Yuan * September 2024 Journal of Education and Educational Research 10(2):175-182 Abstract This research investigates the impact of aesthetic features, Wushu skills, and expressive components on the performance of Wushu through quantitative methodologies with 105 coaches and 360 students. The findings suggest that coaches routinely provide greater performance ratings than students, […]

by Dr Yang Hu, Mengyue Huang, Jonathan Cerna, Rachneet Kaur, Dr Manuel E Hernandez * July 2024, Sensors 24(15):4955 Abstract Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that provides an adaptive and accessible exercise for older adults with varying functional capacity. While Tai Chi is widely recommended for its physical benefits, wider adoption in at-home practice […]

by Ananda Jayasooriya * July 2024 Abstract Tai Chi is a part of Wushu[Kung Fu]. As a means of keeping fit and preventing and curing diseases, it has been widely practiced among Chinese people and millions of people around the world since the 1st century. Learning about Tai Chi and continuously practicing it gives many […]

by Tiago Horta Reis da Silva * June 2024 Abstract Falls prevention in older adults is a critical public health issue, with significant implications for individual well-being and healthcare systems globally. This article explores the potential of Qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice, in reducing the risk of falls among older adults. Qigong combines slow, […]