중국 전통무술 특징 탐색을 통한 발전전략

Abstract

With dramatic changes of the modern society and reduction in trainee numbers, there has been stagnation in recent traditional Chinese martial arts. Chinese traditional martial arts considers the training and demeanor of the individual very importantly and is fundamentally characteristic of its martial nature and actual fighting value. In addition, courtesy is referred to as ‘the virtue of martial arts’ since it is taught that the fusion of traditional martial art and courtesy is an important characteristic of the traditional martial arts. Because of this, when speaking of the characteristics of traditional martial arts, they are not limited to the techniques or theories but must consider the virtue of martial arts as its integral part. Currently, there are two areas of Chinese traditional martial arts in practice; traditional martial arts and competing martial arts. However, the trend these days is that the two are developing unevenly. Hence, this study investigates the characteristics of various schools of traditional martial arts, their internal features, competition/arts features, courtesy features, and the characteristics of defining traditional art and competing martial arts through literary reviews with an aim to explore development strategies that are applicable to the historicity and the current trends of traditional martial arts. Specific conclusions from the study are as follows. First, scientific theories of traditional Chinese martial arts should be established. Second, harmonious development between traditional Chinese martial arts and its competition is needed. Third, health as well as professional skills retention and training should be placed as the main purpose of traditional martial arts. Fourth, a set pattern of traditional Chinese martial arts should be protected. Fifth, domestic and international cooperation and interaction should increase. Finally, propagation of martial arts should be enhanced by various events and promotions.