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 […]
by Robert W McGee (December 2023, Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research) Abstract Dementia includes a variety of cognitive impairments often associated with advanced aging. Individuals who have it have difficulty performing normal cognitive functions. Tai chi and qigong are forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that are being used to treat various kinds […]
by Robert W McGee June 2023, Preprint Abstract A recent article by Bobby Azarian discussed the state of current thinking on cosmology and the possibility that the universe might be a giant neural network that continues to expand without end. Similarities were drawn between neuroscience and cosmology, which seemingly overlap in some important ways. While […]
* On September 20, 2023, the inaugural “Taiji and Qigong Science for Whole Person Health Conference” concluded successfully at the Mass General Brigham Conference Center located in Assembly Row. Nearly 300 experts, professors, researchers, and professionals from 12 countries participated in this international gathering dedicated to the science of Taiji and Qigong. The conference was organized […]
by Fei Chen, Pierrick Porchet, Cuihan Li, Shaojun Lyu September 2023, Martial Arts Studies Abstract This article reflects on the conflict between the two main viewpoints of the protection of Chinese martial arts culture and defines the two protection methods of “Safeguarding Authenticity” and “Innovative Development”. This article aims to enhance the vitality and cultural […]
by Paula Boaventura, Sónia Jaconiano, Filipa Ribeiro July 2022 Behavioral Sciences 12(7):222 Abstract Yoga and qigong are ancient mind–body practices used in the East for thousands of years to promote inner peace and mental clarity. Both share breathing techniques and slow movements and are being used as alternative/complementary approaches to the management of disease, especially […]
by Song Ya Zhou, Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie September 2023, Conference: The 56th Japanese Academy of Budo Conference at Osaka Kyoiku University Abstract In the context of globalization, the competition for soft power has become a focal point for countries worldwide. In the new era, China has drawn increasing international attention due to its rapid […]
by Robert W McGee August 2023, Biomed J Sci & Tech Res 52(3)-2023. BJSTR. MS.ID.008268 Abstract Tai Chi and Qigong are tools in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) toolkit. In recent decades, their use in the West has increased, often as an adjunct to traditional western medicine. The present paper summarizes some recent studies involving […]
by Bowen Hui June 2023 Soft Computing Abstract At present, there are many educational methods in the field of Chinese martial arts education, and various types of teaching institutions such as private martial arts schools, national sports institutes and general institutions of higher learning have been formed. However, the proportion of such groups who choose […]
