May 2023 by Eric Wolven of Vital Step Martial Arts Taming the Tiger is the foundation form of the Hung Gar system. It is a true masterpiece performed in the ideogram gong meaning work or labour. So precise are the moves and the angles that the performer will finish the form exactly where he started. […]
by C.P.Ong Abstract This question has always lingered as the slow-motion practice cannot be more remote from the speed and power of a knockout punch, but there was never an open discussion as it was deemed irreverent to bring it up. In April 2017, the issue was thrust onto the forefront of Chinese social media […]
Advances in Obesity, Weight Management & Control – January 23, 2023 by Ray Marks Abstract COVID-19, an acute respiratory condition resulting in high rates of excess mortality, particularly among adults in later life remains challenging to prevent uniformly and is now found to induce a series of long term adverse health impacts termed ‘long COVID’ […]
February 2023 IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education 10(1):43-49 by W M Viraj Denuka Chathuranga and D Sameera Lakruwan Perera Abstract Background: Martial Art sports performances are highly demanded and incorporated with the physical attribution of Martial Art athletes. This study aimed to identify the relationship between the anthropometry variables and sports performances of the […]
… (January 2022) Qinsong Han, Marc Theeboom, Dong Zhu Abstract The official term “Wushu” that represents “Chinese martial arts” is faced with the dilemma of not being recognized or known. Based on a one-year overseas field inquiry and in-depth interviews with IWUF senior officers and foreign stakeholders and the use of discourse representation theory it […]
Mindfulness (N Y) 2017 Oct;8(5):1195-1205. doi: 10.1007/s12671-017-0692-3. Epub 2017 Feb 23. by Augustine C Lee, William F Harvey, John B Wong, Lori Lyn Price, Xingyi Han, Mei Chung, Jeffrey B Driban, Lucas P K Morgan, Nani L Morgan, Chenchen Wang Abstract Tai Chi mind-body exercise is widely believed to improve mindfulness through incorporating meditative states into physical movements. A growing number of studies indicate that Tai Chi […]
Systematic Reviews volume 11, Article number: 260 (2022) by Guo-Yan Yang, Jennifer Hunter, Fan-Long Bu, Wen-Li Hao, Han Zhang, Peter M. Wayne & Jian-Ping Liu Abstract Background This overview summarizes the best available systematic review (SR) evidence on the health effects of Tai Chi. Methods Nine databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Sino-Med, and […]
BMC Geriatrics volume 21, Article number: 449 (2021) by Po-Yin Chen, Chen-Yi Song, Hsin-Yen Yen, Pi-Chu Lin, Su-Ru Chen, Liang-Hsuan Lu, Chen-Li Tien, Xin-Miao Wang & Chueh-Ho Lin Abstract Background Degenerative osteoarthritis (OA) often leads to pain and stiffness of the affected joints, which may affect the physical performance and decrease the quality of life of people with degenerative knee OA. Compared to traditional exercise, tai chi is a […]
Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2022, Volume 6, Issue 8 by Xudong Liu, Le Xin Abstract The Robotics Wushu Competition is a robotics competition that integrates intelligent robotics technology with traditional Chinese Wushu culture, maker spirit, and ideas. It is a highly confrontational and ornamental project in robotics competitions. This paper discusses the current situation, […]
November 2021 Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas 16(2):116-125 by Yonghua Luo, Hansen Li, Thomas Green, Zhang Guodong Abstract Traditional martial art is a pivotal part of Chinese folk culture. However, due to the impact of modern culture, the inheritance of various martial arts is threatened. Therefore, many efforts have been made by the Chinese government to […]
