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Background/Scientific Framework: Martial arts with their many centuries of history are perceived by public opinion as a carrier of many desirable values. Apart from the health benefits they are used for moral education, and the reduction of social brutality, as well as bringing positive models of behaviour, while complacency also being a source of well-being. Problem and Aim: The paper aims to learn...
Background. The theoretical perspective for this research is inspired by Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts, the anthropology of martial arts, the sociology of health, and the sociology of physical culture/sociology of sport. Aim. This research poses two research problems. The first research problem attempts to determine the significance of the social dimension of martial arts participation, comparatively,...
Background. Particular forms of non-entertainment tourism and cultural tourism include scientific and martial arts tourism. In this conference devoted to the theme of martial arts, there is a certain common range, because the objectives are complementary – in terms of scientific research, as well as martial arts studies. The problem. From the perspective of concepts of scientific tourism and martial...
Background. A theoretical framework is organised by the theory of recreation and psychology of tourism. According to psychological research, there is no doubt that the way for important and sustained performance or to gain new knowledge can exert pressure. It is clear even more when talking about holidaymakers, tourists, hotel guests and other types of visitors. They cannot be pushed to participate...
Background. The study presents the account of a trip to the Shaolin monastery within the anthropological framework of martial arts and concept of martial arts tourism. Problem. The aim of the paper is to show the uniqueness of the place of destination of many tourists including the authors. The study is meant as a contribution to the further study on the tourism of martial arts. Method. The main method...
Background and Problem. The issue of the presence of a hero, who was actually an anti-hero, in the symbolic space of the Polish People’s Republic (PPR), has been described from the perspective of the sociology of culture and cultural anthropology, the history of the last century and semiology (symbolism). The study concerns Gen. Karol Swierczewski. Material and Method. A content analysis of literature...
Background and Aim. The scientific perspective co-creates an anthropological-system theory of tourism and recreation, offers selected approaches to cultural tourism, as well as the humanistic theory of martial arts. The problem in this study is to determine the relationship between a range of concepts – “tourism of martial arts” and “scientific tourism”. The paper also presents a reflection on the...
Purpose. To work out and experimentally test the effectiveness of tactical training means and methods in the initial stages of student- fencers’ accelerated training. Methods. In the experiment 2nd year students from two academic groups at the university (n=50) participated. In their first year students undertook fencing training twice a week (2 hours per session). The first group (n=24) was an experimental...
Aim. To review the book The Ancient Art of the Japanese Sword. The ancient school of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu along historical, cultural and spiritual path, and to reflect on the state of research in this area. Method. The method of analysing the content of the literature of the subject was used, as well as a deductive and comparative method. In addition, the author of this article used the...
Background and Problem. Within the scientific concept of Non- entertaining Tourism the problem of similarities and differences between some cases of martial arts’ tourism was studied. This study serves as a contribution to the state of knowledge on martial arts tourism. Method. The method is a single case study research, both descriptive and evaluative, with participant observation and photographic...
This is a description of the martial arts and combat sports community, our Society (IMACSSS) and Journal in their historical and cultural context in 2017. It is a view from the headquarters of the IMACSSS and IPA, and the Editorial Office. The editorial refers to international events in the martial arts environment and to the content of volume 17. There is also preliminary notification of significant...
Purpose. The problem of visual perception and information processing is very real for both sport and professional activities. The performance of motor activity mostly occurs where there are time pressures and an increase in nervous emotion and physical tension. Methods. The role of visual perception in information processing and its connection to emotions in elite athletes were studied. 19 elite athletes,...
Background and Aim. To create a theoretical framework to analyse individual cases using Florian Znaniecki’s philosophy of culture, the concept of radical humanism and the anthropology of the warrior’s way. The aim of the study is to describe patterns and attempt to identify common features which are characteristic of people recognised as Homo Creator Nobilis or awarded The Order of Knighthood Homo...
The theoretical framework for this research is the sociology of leisure and the sociology of health. Because sedentary behaviour (of employees) is a relevant new research area with important health risks, we decided to focus our attention on this subject. Moreover, sedentary behaviour in the workplace seems to be an important topic for the future. The general aim of the research is to provide a platform...
Background. How does ‘the way of truth’ manifest itself and how does it relate to personal self-creation? What is the normative pattern? The author limits his discussion of this question to the three human figure roads – a knight, priest, and scientist. Method. The leading method applied is literature content analysis. Considerations are not limited to the selected concepts of Cassirer and Fromm,...
In the theoretical frames of anthropology of martial arts and the humanistic theory of martial arts, I analysed, as a scientific problem, the impact of Chinese elements – ideological and technical – in the curriculum of Idokan Yoshin-ryu in the Idokan Poland Association (IPA). Two qualitative methods were used: the content analysis of the literature and a broad discourse, and the method of long-term...
Background. The Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts and the history of physical culture together constitute the theoretical framework for this research. Aims and Objectives. The objective is an explanation of the educational and other values of the Zendo karate style (in terms of its technical structure, curriculum and humanistic content) and their role in its evolution. Methods. A qualitative study...
Background. The and cultural anthropology of martial arts, and the Humanistic Theory of Martial Arts constitute the framework for this study. Aims and Objectives. A series of research questions was posed: Can one talk about universal principles and values in respect of the Way of the Warrior? What does it mean to be a noble man especially today? How does this issue relate to Christianity? What is...
Background. The frame of reference for this research is provided by a cross-disciplinary approach to the anthropology of martial arts. The results of research into genetics, linguistics, anthropology, general ancient and medieval history, and hoplology have provided a check on the hypotheses and supported the logical explanation backing the ideas presented in this paper. Aim. The authors pose questions...
Aim. The aim of the material is to present a report and review from the EASS Conference: “Sport, social unit and conflict” – XII European Association for Sociology of Sport Conference held on 10-13th June 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. Method. The methods used were participant observation and an analysis of the discourse. It is a type of case study of scientific events, of one of the periodically organized...
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