by Jinkun Li, Jingmin Zhang et al.March 2024, PLOS ONE Abstract In the artistic sports program, the referee’ scores directly determine the final results of the athletes. Wushu is a artistic sport that has a Chinese characteristic and has the potential to become an official competition at the Summer Olympic. In this study we tested […]
by Yosuke Kinoe, Kana IkeuchiNovember 2023, Conference: International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Abstract This paper describes a kinesiological study of Wushu performance, in which Japanese leading Wushu players participated. Precise full-body 3D performance data while the players performed five Wushu routines were captured and analyzed by applying the kinetics and kinematic analysis. This paper focused […]
by Zhe Lei, Wu Lv August 2022 Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2022(1):1-11 Abstract This paper designs a feature extraction-based physical characteristics and kinematic analysis of collegiate martial arts Sanda athletes by profoundly studying the model of athletes’ action feature extraction and constructing physical characteristics and kinematic model of collegiate martial arts Sanda athletes. This paper provides […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
