The current status of martial arts utilization for recreation - Analysis of the Current Status of Martial Arts at Home and Abroad-

Abstract

This study compares and analyzes the training programs of Korean Taekwondo and Chinese Wushu in the context of how martial arts, martial arts, and martial arts are used in recreation. The research methodology was based on interviews and training plans collected from 23 field instructors with an average of 14 years of experience. The comparison of Korean Taekwondo and Chinese Wushu, which are representative of their respective countries and are considered similar martial arts, revealed the following differences. Firstly, in terms of the objectives and duration of recreational programs, Taekwondo incorporates a dedicated recreational class at least once every two weeks, where recreational content constitutes approximately 85% of the class time. Additionally, other technical practice sessions also include some recreational elements, accounting for approximately 20% of the time. In contrast, Wushu does not have dedicated classes primarily focused on recreational content. Recreational activities are generally incorporated as part of the warm-up in training, constituting approximately 16% of the overall time. However, this may vary depending on the coach. Second, in terms of recreational programs and tools, Taekwondo dojang organized programs using sports games such as soccer, basketball, and baseball and various tools such as jump rope, gym ball, stacks, and new sports, while Chinese Wushu consisted of soccer and softball. The Chinese Wushu program differed from the Korean Taekwondo program in terms of the proportion and type of recreational activities used, as well as the emphasis on skill-based classes due to the traditional nature of the martial art.