우슈의 올림픽종목 진입 실패 원인과 대책

Abstract

This study investigated the formation and problems of Wushu Taolu, which have been pointed out as part of the cause related to failure of the sport for being included in the Olympics and proposed a method for future development based on the training and competition system of Zhongyang GuoShu Center(中央國術館) as a way for Wushu to be selected as an Olympic Sport. The conclusion of this study was as follows: the modern sport Wushu Taolu(套路) was developed based on far-left ideology and political background and, therefore, has limitations in contemporary society. Also, there are problems such as loss of characteristics and tradition associated with martial arts, due to the sport’s focus on gymnastic-level movements, limited distribution, and lack of fairness due to subjective score system, which were major causes of the sport’s failure to be included in the list of Olympic Sports. This study suggested the following alternative for Wushu to be included in the Olympics: for Wushu to become an Olympic Sport, it should include both the acting event Taolu and match. And there should be no division of sect in Taolu. Also, the sport should be played as a group event, instead of individual one, so as to maximize its diversity and spectacle, which are strengths of Wushu, and, thereby, increase its chance to be included in the Olympics. It is necessary to develop, along with the traditional Shanshou, Shuaijiao(摔角), Short weapons(短兵)/ Long weapons(長兵) match, and Taichi Tuishou, in the long term. Especially, Long weapon match is the most suitable Wushu event for the Olympics as there is no other similar fight event.